The site straddles the international border, requiring visitors to cross between France and Germany to see all exhibits.
The 'Princess of Reinheim' tomb yielded a gold torc weighing over 600 grams, an exceptionally rare find for the region.
The Roman thermal baths are reconstructed based on archaeological evidence to show the original heating system, the hypocaust.
Excavations revealed that the Roman vicus served as a major commercial hub and staging post on the route between Metz and Mainz.
The park's layout physically connects the Iron Age Celtic burial mounds with the later Roman urban development.
The European Archaeological Park of Bliesbruck-Reinheim is a cross-border site spanning the French-German border, showcasing a preserved Roman villa and a Celtic princely tomb. The site features an extensive Roman vicus, including reconstructed thermal baths, artisan workshops, and a large administrative building. The burial chamber of a Celtic princess, discovered in 1954 in Reinheim, highlights the elite status of local tribal leaders during the 4th century BCE. The museum houses a collection of grave goods, including gold jewelry and torcs found within the princely tomb. Visitors can walk between the French side of the park, housing the Roman vicus, and the German side, which focuses on the Celtic burial site. The landscape is designed as an open-air exhibition space integrated into the natural topography of the Blies valley. The site is a key research center for Gallo-Roman archaeology in the Moselle region.
The elevated viewing platform overlooking the reconstructed Roman thermal baths.
Wear sturdy walking shoes, as the site covers a large outdoor area with gravel paths.
Bring a hat and sunscreen, as there is limited shade in the open-air Roman vicus section.
Start at the visitor center to pick up a map that marks the path across the national border.
Attempting to see the entire site in under two hours, as the distance between the Roman vicus and the Celtic tomb is significant.
Closed on Mondays; usually closed during the winter months.
Maintain respectful behavior near the burial site; stay on marked paths to protect sensitive archaeological surfaces.
