GALLO-ROMAN MAUSOLEUM

Quite unusual to be faced with this great Gallo-Roman mausoleum discovered in 1980 in the territory of the commune of Faverolles. In the century, it is assumed that a rich Lingon has been built a sumptuous tomb using the burial themes in its decoration. To date, his identity remains unknown. The monument, at three levels, was in a square enclosure of about thirty meters away. He was richly adorned: many sculptures (nature size lions, funerary masks, centaurs, high relief…). It was not isolated, but surmounted a set of constructions surmounted by a roof, itself crowned with a great Corinthian chapiteau. These discoveries are traced by the Archeological Workshop during a course: the funeral enclosure, the Gallo-Roman road network, the ancient path. The archeological site is open all year round and now, thanks to your smartphone, you will have the comments. The museum opens from May to September and presents the treasures found. To conclude, a pleasant, informative visit that recalls the archeological richness of the department.