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MERCURY TEMPLE

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Sommet du puy de Dôme, 63870Orcines, France
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2024
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Remains of the largest mountain temple, located in Orcines, built two centuries after the Roman conquest of Gaul.

At the summit of the Puy de Dôme, the Gallo-Roman temple enjoys an ideal view of Augustonemetum, the ancient name of the city of Clermont. Built two centuries after the Roman conquest of Gaul, it was dedicated to Mercury, protector of travelers and merchants. In the interpretation area, visitors can discover the secrets of the site. Now, thanks to an immersive virtual and augmented reality experience with a headset, visitors can walk through the heart of the original temple. Guided tours are also available.

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clems37
Visited in may 2018
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Au sommet du Puy de Dôme, on retrouve des restes d'un temple dédié à Mercure. Il est difficile de s'imaginer à quoi il ressemblait car il en reste peu, mais l'espace dédié aux fouilles et à son histoire est très intéressant et permet d'en savoir plus sur le Puy de Dôme, son importance par le passé et sur ce temple.
E-doucette
Visited in july 2015
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Un site incroyable d'une dimension exceptionnelle. Ce temple fait appel à l'imagination et au romantisme du poète. Je reste toutefois sceptique sur le choix de la restauration par restitution des ruines.
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Emouvant, de découvrir après une heure d'ascension par le chemin muletier, les ruines de ce haut lieu de pèlerinage antique soumis aux conditions extrêmes du sommet du Puy de Dôme...
Un espace muséal et des sentiers de découverte et d'interprétation sillonnent tout le sommet de cette montagne, avec également un espace où se restaurer et acheter quelques souvenirs.
Vue panoramique exceptionnelle sur la chaine des Puys.

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