An exceptional monument for a journey through time of almost 1500 years. It is not often accessible, you must inquire at the Sainte-Croix museum to visit it. Heritage days and archeology days are good opportunities. The Sainte-Croix museum presents, in its archeology area, some interesting elements concerning the hypogeum. An exceptional monument dating from the 7th century, it is a Merovingian sanctuary built in the middle of an important necropolis. It was during the development of a military site that the first graves were uncovered, in 1878. The chapel was discovered in 1879 during archaeological excavations of the necropolis. The hypogeum was cleared, then reburied to preserve the ruins and decorations. Finally, it was cleared again and housed in 1908 in a Gallo-Roman style building, it is this construction that we see today when arriving in the small park. The hypogeum was classified by the M.H. in 1886 and the small park which surrounds it in 1952. Like many heritage monuments in the region, this hypogeum owes its discovery and its development to Father Camille de la Croix. The latter passed from historical knowledge to archeology with astonishing naturalness, he was the author of remarkable works throughout his life.

Bonne visite d'un monument funéraire datant du haut moyen âge, ouvert à tous

So beautiful. The monument is open only by internet registration during Archeology Day in June and for Heritage Day in September. The garden is open to him all the time

A site whose visit is worth it. It is only accessible to the general public during Heritage Day, a unique opportunity to discover the fragile remains of this monument which survived the numerous upheavals that the region experienced at the end of the Roman era. Visiting it will not fail to captivate everyone's attention, whether you are simply curious or passionate about History.

Great, well-maintained historic site

Transition from antiquity to the Middle Ages. Paleo Christianity. Super interesting guided tour during archeology days.

What a shame it can't be visited more often... But it is necessary for its conservation! We benefited from the explanations of an extraordinary speaker. Book for next year’s heritage days.

small wooded park, open to the public during the day, presenting sarcophagi, next to this Roman-style chapel. Walk 250m to see the famous standing stone, rue du dolmen

I work for the museums of Poitiers and I regularly welcome the Cite de l'Hypgée. This protected site is open for the European Heritage Days (3rd weekend of September) and the Archeology Days (3rd weekend in June) so twice a year It is essential to make an online reservation (on the Sainte Croix museum site) to have a place for the guided tours organized on these days, however the park surrounding the site is open every day

I had the chance to pass by by chance 3 weeks ago, an exceptional visit for the inauguration of the reopening of the park. A must see but only during heritage days

Quel dommage que ce site historique de grande qualité soit fermé au public.

Very quiet place if you want to spend a little time in a cemetery it's the perfect place!!

Pas grande chose à faire ici, il s'agit par contre d'un endroit qui inspire beaucoup de calme où écouter de la musique ou lire est tout simplement génial.