Archaeology Museum : Temple of Diana

The Temple of Diana, a Roman vestige of Aix-les-Bains

Next to the Town Hall stands a true treasure that would almost go unnoticed: the Temple of Diana, a Roman building nearly two thousand years old. The Aix-les-Bains audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this ancient sanctuary, which today houses the city's archaeology museum.

A remarkably preserved ancient sanctuary

The Temple of Diana is an ancient sanctuary whose three exterior walls are entirely preserved, which makes it one of the rare Roman temples preserved in France. Nearly two thousand years old, it testifies to the importance of Aix-les-Bains in Roman times, already renowned for its waters. Classified as a historic monument, it today houses the city's archaeology museum.

What to see

You admire the remarkably preserved ancient walls and the collections of the archaeology museum, which present the vestiges of the Roman city. Located next to the Town Hall and the Arc de Campanus, the temple immerses the visitor in the ancient past of Aix-les-Bains. It is an essential stop for lovers of archaeology and history.

Practical information

The Temple of Diana and the archaeology museum lie next to the Town Hall, on Place Maurice Mollard, in the heart of Aix-les-Bains, reachable on foot. The museum can be visited; its hours and conditions vary with the season, sometimes during guided tours. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What is the Temple of Diana of Aix-les-Bains?

It is a Roman sanctuary nearly two thousand years old, whose three walls are entirely preserved, one of the rare Roman temples preserved in France, housing the archaeology museum.

Where is the Temple of Diana?

Next to the Town Hall, on Place Maurice Mollard, in the heart of Aix-les-Bains.