The Butte des Elus
This remarkable Gallic burial mound was erected in 300 BC.
Description
Catégorie
- Listed or registered (CNMHS)
Description of heritage
Descriptif du centre d'interprétation
This remarkable Gallic burial mound was erected in 300 BC and is also known as the Butte de Renaud-tombant. Measuring 12 metres in height and 70 metres in diameter, the site has been listed since 1924.
The Butte des Élus is crowned by a statue of the Virgin, said to have been erected in thanks for the protection of the village during the 1870 war.
In the 19th century, a strange discovery was made by the owner of the site who, in order to plant a vineyard, cleared one of the slopes of the mound: a tomb containing two sword blades folded in on themselves, fragments of armour, bronze and gold bracelets and necklaces, a medal and Gallic coins.Descriptif du parc et jardin
This remarkable Gallic burial mound was erected in 300 BC and is also known as the Butte de Renaud-tombant. Measuring 12 metres in height and 70 metres in diameter, the site has been listed since 1924.
The Butte des Élus is crowned by a statue of the Virgin, said to have been erected in thanks for the protection of the village during the 1870 war.
In the 19th century, a strange discovery was made by the owner of the site who, in order to plant a vineyard, cleared one of the slopes of the mound: a tomb containing two sword blades folded in on themselves, fragments of armour, bronze and gold bracelets and necklaces, a medal and Gallic coins.Descriptif du musée
This remarkable Gallic burial mound was erected in 300 BC and is also known as the Butte de Renaud-tombant. Measuring 12 metres in height and 70 metres in diameter, the site has been listed since 1924.
The Butte des Élus is crowned by a statue of the Virgin, said to have been erected in thanks for the protection of the village during the 1870 war.
In the 19th century, a strange discovery was made by the owner of the site who, in order to plant a vineyard, cleared one of the slopes of the mound: a tomb containing two sword blades folded in on themselves, fragments of armour, bronze and gold bracelets and necklaces, a medal and Gallic coins.Descriptif du site et monument historique
This remarkable Gallic burial mound was erected in 300 BC and is also known as the Butte de Renaud-tombant. Measuring 12 metres in height and 70 metres in diameter, the site has been listed since 1924.
The Butte des Élus is crowned by a statue of the Virgin, said to have been erected in thanks for the protection of the village during the 1870 war.
In the 19th century, a strange discovery was made by the owner of the site who, in order to plant a vineyard, cleared one of the slopes of the mound: a tomb containing two sword blades folded in on themselves, fragments of armour, bronze and gold bracelets and necklaces, a medal and Gallic coins.
Visit
Individual free visit permanently: yes