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Origin and history

The Tricastine Archaeology Museum was created in 1986 in Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, Drôme. Initially without a dedicated space, in 2005 he obtained a temporary exhibition room waiting for a permanent museum structure. Its main mission is to preserve, restore and enhance the objects discovered in the Tricastin region, a territory extending from Montélimar to Orange and the Rhône to Nyons.

The museum's collections come mainly from local archaeological excavations. They include neolithic vestiges, Gallo-Roman mosaics (including an exceptional 108 m2), a 15th century Jewish tabernacle unique in Europe, and a rich Roman glass dishware. These objects illustrate the history and cultural exchanges of this strategic area, located at the crossroads of various trade routes and influences.

The museum is housed in the house of the Archdeacon, a historic building in the heart of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, on Castellane Square. Although its location is considered poor in terms of accuracy (note of 5/10), it benefits from the label Musée de France, guaranteeing the quality of its collections and its scientific mission. Its major assets lie in the diversity of the periods covered and the scarcity of certain artifacts, such as the Jewish tabernacle or mosaics.

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