The archaeological and natural site
Self-guided tour
The archaeological and natural site is open to visitors free of charge all year round, 24 hours a day.
From 11 July to 23 August 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., motorised vehicles and bicycles are prohibited from entering the archaeological site.
You must therefore park your vehicle in the museum car park at the foot of the site. You can then access the site either on foot or by free shuttle bus.
The rest of the year, or between 7 p.m. and 10 a.m. in summer, you can access the site with your vehicle.
The site and the entire Grand Site de France de Bibracte-Morvan des Sommets area are also a magnificent place for walks and hikes.
Here you will find ideas for circuits of varying lengths, suitable for all levels of walking ability.
Guided visit (in French)
Follow one of Bibracte's guides and discover all the secrets of the Aedui capital that disappeared beneath the forest.
Guided tours of the archaeological site last two hours and take place:.
Spring holidays, from 4 April to 3 May 2026: every day at 11:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
. May Day, Ascension Day and Pentecost bank holidays: at 11:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m..
Summer holidays, from 4 July to 30 August: every day at 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.
. 31 August to 20 September: every day at 2.30pm..
All Saints' Day holidays, 17 October to 1 November: every day at 11.30am and 1.45pm.
Outside these periods, from 14 March to 15 November: Saturdays, Sundays, long weekends and public holidays at 2.30pm.
Prices: €15 full price / €12 reduced price / Free for children under 12
This price includes access to the museum and the temporary exhibition.
See conditions for reductions and free admission.
Reservations required on 03 85 86 52 40.
The museum
Self-guided tour
The museum is open from 14 March to 11 November 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Open from 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m. from 4 July to 31 August.
The museum shop, which can be accessed without going through the ticket office, is open during the same hours.
Admission: €10 full price / €8 reduced price / free for children under 12.
This price includes access to the temporary exhibition and an audio guide in French, English, German or Dutch.
See conditions for reduced and free admission
Guided visit (in French)
The guided tour of the museum lasts 1½ hours and takes place:.
Spring holidays, from 4 April to 3 May 2026: every day at 10.30am and 3.30pm..
Long weekends of 8 May, Ascension Day and Pentecost: at 10.30am and 3.30pm.
. Summer holidays, from 4 July to 30 August: every day at 10.30am, 2pm and 3.30pm..
From 31 August to 20 September: every day at 10.30am, 2pm and 3.30pm.
. All Saints' Day holidays, from 17 October to 1 November: every day at 10.30am and 3.30pm.
Outside these periods, from 14 March to 15 November: Saturdays, Sundays, long weekends and public holidays at 11am.
Prices: €15 full price / €12 reduced price / Free for children under 12.
This price includes admission to the museum and the temporary exhibition.
See conditions for reductions and free admission.
Reservations required on 03 85 86 52 40.
The restaurant Le Chaudron
For lunch
At Le Chaudron, there is no wild boar, but a menu concocted from ingredients familiar to the Gauls, served on tableware identical to that used by the inhabitants of Bibracte.
Le Chaudron is open every lunchtime from 11am to 5pm:.
from 4 April to 3 May 2026
. from 4 July to 20 September.
from 17 October to 1 November
Outside these periods, from 14 March to 15 November: Saturdays, Sundays, long weekends and public holidays, at lunchtime.
Reservations required on 03 85 86 52 40.
See the menu and prices
For a little gourmet break
Hot or cold drinks, pies, ice cream, picnic baskets.
Le Chaudron is open every day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: .
4 April to 3 May 2026.
4 July to 20 September.
17 October to 1 November
Outside these periods, from 14 March to 15 November: Saturdays, Sundays, long weekends and public holidays, until 5 p.m.
