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Archaeological site of the oppidum of Corent
Description
The first traces of occupation of the plateau of Corent date back to the Neolithic period, in the 4th millennium BC, but the first true village does not appear until the end of the Bronze Age, between 1000 and 800 BC. -C.
Around 130 BC, the Arvernes, a Gallic people occupying most of today's Auvergne, founded a sanctuary in the center of the plateau, marked by ritual banqueting, around which the specialized districts of a true Gallic town, an oppidum, were built.
The Conseil départemental du Puy-de-Dôme has set up an educational trail to discover the theater and sanctuary at Corent.
Signage and 3D videos (available on this page) help you imagine the Gallic town of Corent.
Download the Corent archaeological site presentation brochure below.
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Contact
Phone : 04 73 79 37 69
Email : aydat@clermontauvergnevolcans.com
Open period
All year round daily.
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Clermont Auvergne Volcans - 22/09/2025
www.clermontauvergnevolcans.com
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Free access.
Tips
The Puy-de-Dôme Terre d'archéologie application lets you discover the Arverne sites in an immersive way, thanks to audio-guided tours enriched with restitution images, videos, 360° views and 3D content from the excavations. It complements the information provided on the on-site panels, allowing free, independent visits to Gergovie, Corent and the Temple of Mercury at the summit of Puy-de-Dôme. Available free of charge from Apple Store and Play Store, it is available in 5 languages (French, English, German, Spanish and Dutch) and includes audio description for the visually impaired. Download links at the bottom of the page.
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