Free Gaulish Archaeology Exhibition Takes Over Five French Train Stations
The exhibition "Gares aux Gaulois!" is turning five train stations across France into archaeological displays, coordinated by Inrap and SNCF Gares & Connexions. Its goal is to challenge prevailing myths about the Gauls, showcasing them as autonomous tribes. Montpellier Saint-Roch highlights 2,700 years of trade with Mediterranean civilizations, while Angers Saint-Laud delves into the cult practices of the Andicaves. Clermont-Ferrand investigates the Arvernes through their fortifications and burial sites, and Dijon features the Aedui, presenting treasures from Bibracte. This exhibition is available until October 10, 2026, at four regional stations and from September 1 to November 2, 2026, at Paris Gare de Lyon. Notable artifacts include a bronze fibula from Orainville (300-275 BC) and a Greek oenochoe from Lavau.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Gares aux Gaulois!' is free and held in five French train stations.
- Organized by Inrap and SNCF Gares & Connexions.
- Stations: Angers Saint-Laud, Clermont-Ferrand, Dijon, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Paris Gare de Lyon.
- Regional stations run until October 10, 2026; Paris Gare de Lyon from September 1 to November 2, 2026.
- Each station highlights a different Gallic people: Andicaves, Arvernes, Éduens, and Mediterranean trade in Montpellier.
- Exhibition aims to correct misconceptions about Gauls, showing them as diverse tribes.
- Part of Inrap's scientific and cultural season on the Gauls.
- Artifacts include a fibula from Orainville and an oenochoe from Lavau.
- Bibracte, capital of the Éduens, is featured with objects like bronze items and amphorae.
- The exhibition is adapted to each region's history.
Entities
Institutions
- Institut national de recherches archéologiques préventives (Inrap)
- SNCF Gares & Connexions
- Connaissance des Arts
Locations
- Angers Saint-Laud
- France
- Clermont-Ferrand
- Dijon
- Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Paris Gare de Lyon
- Paris
- Angers
- Juliomagus
- Allonnes
- Anjou
- Auvergne
- Gergovie
- Bourgogne
- Bibracte
- mont Beuvray
- Languedoc
- Orainville
- Aisne
- Lavau
- Aube