School / Teachers
Learning also involves handling, observing, experiencing and interacting — and, above all, marvelling. Through its permanent and temporary exhibitions, its collection, its archaeological finds and its educational initiatives, the MuséoParc Alésia invites pupils of all ages to explore the past in order to better understand the present.
2026/2027 programme
The educational programme has been designed to support you, the teachers, in preparing for your visit, but also to extend the experience in the classroom, either before or after your visit to the site. It offers historical context, interpretative guides and suggested activities tailored to different school years, in line with the National Curriculum.
You can explore the various activities by school stage on this page or download the full programme to see the full range of resources available for school groups. We also offer Artistic and Cultural Education Programmes (PEAC) and a range of travelling exhibitions that can be set up at your school.
Discover Alésia in a different way, with activities for all ages and all abilities.
“Trésor de Laignes” exhibition
Comprising 2,130 silver coins, the Laignes hoard sheds light on the monetary practices, trade networks and art of the Gallic peoples in the final decades leading up to the Roman conquest. This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself and your pupils in the heart of Gallic civilisation through one of the most significant numismatic collections ever studied for the Central-Eastern region of Gaul.
Exhibition running from 6 February 2027
Practical information
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February, March and November
Every day
10.00 am → 5.00 pmSeptember, October, April, May and June
Every day
10.00 am → 6.00 pmJULY AND AUGUST
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Museum
1, Route des Trois Ormeaux
21150 Alise-Sainte-Reineremains of the Gallo-Roman town
Chemin des Fouilles
21150 Alise-Sainte-ReineThe venue for the activities (museum or Gallo-Roman town) must be checked and confirmed in advance with the coach driver.
Transfers between the museum and the Gallo-Roman town site, which are 3 km apart and involve a steep incline, must be arranged by bus. The location and duration of the selected activities must be compatible with your transport requirements.
From Dijon – 1 hour
From Paris – 3 hours 30 minutes
From Lyon – 2 hours 45 minutesFree on-site car park, accessible during the site’s opening hours.
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A covered picnic area is available at the museum for school groups. No booking is required; please enquire when you arrive on site.
It is also possible to have a picnic outdoors: at the museum, in the car park (where there is a designated area with tables), or near the statue of Vercingétorix.
Please allow at least 1½ hours for your meal.
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To ensure your visit is as suitable as possible and to cater for the whole group, we recommend that you inform the Bookings Department if any pupils with disabilities will be attending.
The museum and its guided tours are accessible.
- Our cultural guides are trained and aware of how best to welcome all visitors.
- Some of the educational activities can be adapted to suit pupils’ specific needs.
- Wheelchairs and walking frames can be loaned out.
Access to the Gallo-Roman town is partially accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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You can also choose to explore the museum at your own pace with your class.
Advance booking is compulsory and must be made through the Bookings Department. This necessary procedure allows us to reserve a time slot for your visit and agree on which areas you wish to visit, in order to ensure the best possible welcome and quality of visit for all groups present in the galleries at the same time.
In the event of high visitor numbers, access to the exhibitions may be temporarily restricted.Self-guided visits are subject to the rules applicable to visitors.
Booking
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Plan your programme
Depending on your class’s level(s), the time available (half a day or a full day), and the venue(s) to be visited (museum, temporary exhibition, Gallo-Roman remains).
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Please list several preferred dates for your visit.
Please note the availability dates for activities linked to temporary exhibitions.
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Choose where you’d like to have your meal
Picnic at the museum (indoors or outdoors) or near the statue of Vercingétorix (outdoors)
The reservations department will then contact you to confirm your booking or suggest alternative dates if your chosen dates are unavailable.
Contact
Mediation team
Booking Department
Alésia at your school
We offer Cultural and Artistic Education Programmes (PEAC), turnkey projects comprising three or four sessions at the MuséoParc Alésia and at your school, focusing on the themes of the Laignes treasure or food in ancient times.
Travelling exhibitions can also be made available to you free of charge at your school.
