In a former weaving factory are presented more than 200 years of silk weaving History.
Set up in a former weaving factory, this museum presents a unique industrial heritage that bears witness to more than 200 years of textile history in the Nord-Dauphiné region.

This technical museum keeps alive the memory of those who worked (and still do) this marvelous fabric that is silk. The hand looms and mechanical looms come back to work to let you discover, during your visit, the confection of prestigious fabrics such as Broché, Damas or Lampas.

Learn about the everyday life in the ancient city of Vicus Augustus. A thematic and educational journey illustrated with a 2000 years collection of antique ceramics and glass objects.
AUGUSTUS VICUS
The confines of existing departments of Isere, Savoie and Ain, Aosta is a Gallo-Roman town.
The ancient name of Aosta, Vicus Augustus, was given to the city in honor of Emperor Augustus (27 BC. - 14 AD. BC), as usual for new towns.
Today, a museum is entirely devoted to the history and life of this agglomeration of Roman Gaul.

The museum
The history of excavations in 1856 until the inauguration of its new version in 2000, the gallo-roman museum of Aosta has a very nice set of archaeological objects and testimonies found on the town of Aosta and its surroundings. A continuous path immerses the visitor in the lives of our Gallo-Roman ancestors there 2000 years. Large and small back in time and find beautiful pieces of ceramics and glass, including jewel, the ewer, shines among mortars, local productions, or the inevitable jars containing imported products (wine, oil, dried fish). Achievements very teaching, such as models or the kitchen table, invite anyone enters this place follow the footsteps of Roman time a trip.

Manual workshops on the Antiquity theme on saturdays and during school holidays or for a birthday parties. Programs available at Tourist Office and at the Museum.

At all seasons, follow the path bordering this protected area and discover landscaped elements of local History and natural heritage.
Loop of 1,8km around the pond
Duration : 1 hour

Get a french-only booklet in the Vals du Dauphiné's Tourist Office to help you to discover the biodiversity of this environment.