Caesarodunum: Tours in the Gallo-Roman era

Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August 2025 from 10.30am to 7pm
Marmoutier Abbey
Antiquity once again comes to the gates of the town during this weekend event, when the Marmoutier site is covered with Roman, Gallic and Germanic camps.
Children of all ages can discover the daily life of the period, from weaving and cooking to coin minting. Try your hand at firing the scopio, the Roman legions' formidable artillery piece, the bow and the pilum, or learn all about the equipment used by soldiers and gladiators.
Feast your eyes on the antics of Faunus, god of wild nature, get your strength back at the Gallo-Roman tavern, and watch the demonstrations in the entertainment areas.
New for 2025:
The Galates company will present an evocation of ancient music with an exhibition of 50 instruments, demonstrations and original interpretations of ancient Greco-Roman works. Gallia Musica will also be on hand for musical strolls. The Herba Rufula company will also be on hand with the “Pharmakopolium de Galena”, presenting various ancient medicines and treatments.

Please note:
An on-site ticket office will be available.

Practical informations

Open from 10.30am to 7pm.
1-day pass: €10
Reduced rate: €6 - jobseekers, students, RSA recipients, disabled adult allowance holders
2-day pass: €15
Reduced rate: €9 - jobseekers, students, RSA recipients, disabled adult allowance holders
Free: under-18s.
Dogs allowed on lead under the responsibility of their master.
children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Access to the site:

By bus, lines 53, 54, Marmoutier stop, increased frequency, one bus every 20 to 30 minutes on average
By bike, 12 minutes from Tours city centre along the Loire by bike route
On foot, 25 minutes from Tours city centre along the banks of the Loire.
By car, three car parks available, spaces limited.
Zero waste ambition: Caesarodunum is committed to reducing waste. Bring your water bottles or sort your rubbish on site... and join us! The best waste is the waste we don't produce.
On-site catering and picnic facilities.