SITE ANTIQUE

The antique city of Lugdunum is more than 2000 years old... the Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges site is something to discover by seeing the various monuments coming from various historical periods.

Founded in the 1st century BC, the capital of the Convènes territory (slightly larger than modern-day Comminges) covered an area of 36 hectares and had an estimated population of between 5,000 and 10,000. The oldest remains found on the site date back to the time of Emperor Augustus (27-14 BC).
Only part of the ancient heritage is visible today, including the thermal baths, the market and the theatre.

Departmental archaeological museum.
The Musée archéologique départemental de Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges was created in 1985 as a conservation facility linked to the site of Lugdunum, the ancient capital of the city of the Convènes. Alongside its study and conservation work, the Musée archéologique départemental team welcomes researchers, both professional and amateur, and continues its temporary exhibition programme.