Espace Gallo-Romain

The town of Ath is well known for its folklore, the giants of Ath, but it is also home to 2 boats. These are 2 wooden boats, made of oak to be precise, which are kept at the Espace gallo-romain. These 2 sleeping giants are housed in air-conditioned display cases. Damaged by time, they have been patiently restored. They are real treasures, bearing witness to our past and the skills of our ancestors.

A visit to the Gallo-Roman Centre is an opportunity to discover two large Roman boats, the pirogue and the barge, the latter recognised as a Treasure by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. You can also see archaeological objects made of wood and leather, materials that are rarely preserved over time.

As a family, in a group or on your own, immerse yourself in history, in the daily life of the Gallo-Romans, in navigation and in ancient know-how.

Adapted guided tours are regularly scheduled for the blind and partially sighted, the deaf and hard of hearing, and people with comprehension difficulties.

Strong points

Staff

A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
An reference person is available upon prior request.

Safety

The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
A map of the location is distributed at the reception.
There is an interactive terminal with a map of the location.
The function of the space is displayed on each door.

Parking

It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

A reserved parking space is available less than 50m from the entrance, which is shared with the pharmacy. The paving in this square and on the pathway to the museum is large cobblestones.

The entry device to the right of the gate provides assistance for the automatic opening of the secondary door and for climbing the ramp. The ramp is 5.5m long and has a gradient of 8.6%.

The reception area has a shelf that is too small for wheelchair users, but the payment device is removable.

Interior circulation is on a level surface, with the exception of the 2nd floor exhibition room, which has a step. This is compensated for by a removable access ramp 180cm long with a slope of 10.7%. These ramps are installed by staff, who can help visitors if necessary.

Strong points

Parking

There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 100 metres from the entrance.
The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
The floor is regular.
The floor is hard.
The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.

Access road from the street

All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is regular.
The floor is hard.
The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.

Entrance

The building is easy to identify.
The entrance is easy to identify.
The main entrance is not accessible, but there is a clearly indicated alternative entrance.
The opening of the door is automatic.
The alternative entrance is opened upon request.
There is a doorbell at the entrance that allows asking for help.
The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
The entrance device is easy to use.
The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
There is a ramp that is difficult to negotiate but the staff is available to help.
The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Home

The payment device is easy to use.
There is a mobile payment device.
The free space in front of the counter is sufficiently big.
The counter is at the correct height.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.
There is staff available to direct and guide.
The staff has received training for the reception of persons with special needs.

Horizontal circulation

The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.
The floor is hard.
The floor is regular .
The width of the hallways is sufficient.
All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
There is a ramp that is difficult to negotiate but the staff is available to help.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Vertical circulation

There is a lift.
A sufficiently large lift serves all the floors open to the public.
The lift can be used in autonomy.
The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
The door can be crossed in autonomy.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Adapted sanitary

The adapted toilet is easy to find.
An adapted toilet is available, well signalled and easy to use.
There is an accessible sink in the adapted toilet.
The sink is accessible and it is easy to use.
The passage width of the door measures at least 85 cm.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
The signage makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Exposition

All the content of the exhibition is accessible and visible.
Equipment such as tablets or interactive terminals can be used.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Points of attention

Parking

The surface of the parking space is not adapted.

Entrance

There is a step in the entrance.
Help is needed to open the door.
There is at least one ramp that is difficult to negotiate.

Vertical circulation

The depth of the lift car is between 130 and 140 cm.

A reserved parking space is available less than 50m from the entrance, which is shared with the pharmacy. The paving in this square and on the pathway to the museum is large cobblestones.

The entry device to the right of the gate provides assistance for the automatic opening of the secondary door and for climbing the ramp. The ramp is 5.5m long and has a gradient of 8.6%.

You can also use the 23cm-high step and the grab bar.

Interior circulation is on a level surface, with the exception of the 2nd-floor exhibition room, which has a step without a handrail in several places. Removable ramps can compensate for these steps: a removable ramp 180cm long with a slope of 10.7%. These ramps are installed by staff, who can help visitors if necessary.

The stairs have a discontinuous handrail.

Chairs with armrests are available throughout the exhibition. There are many display cases, with reflections.

Strong points

Parking

There is at least 1 reserved parking space less than 50 metres from the entrance.
The reserved parking spaces are properly indicated.
The reserved parking spaces are sufficiently big and horizontal.
It is possible to drop a person off near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
There is no step to negotiate.
The floor is hard.

Access road from the street

All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
The floor is hard.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Entrance

The entrance is easy to identify.
There is a doorbell at the entrance that allows asking for help.
The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
The building is easy to identify.
The opening of the door is automatic.
The main entrance is not accessible, but there is a clearly indicated alternative entrance.
The alternative entrance is opened upon request.
The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
Ramp or staircase: you have the choice.

Horizontal circulation

The steps can be bypassed by a well-indicated alternative pathway.
Circulation is easy everywhere.
The floor is hard.
The floor is regular and free of obstacles.
The width of the hallways is sufficient.
All the transit areas are sufficiently large.
There are seats along the pathway.
The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Vertical circulation

The staircases are equipped with handrails on both sides.
The staircases are secure.
There is a lift.
A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Adapted sanitary

There is a toilet with grab bars and it is easy to use.
There is a sink in the adapted toilet.
The adapted toilet is easy to find.
The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
The door can be crossed in autonomy.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Exposition

All the content of the exhibition is accessible.
There are seats in every space of the exhibition.
The passage width of the doors measures at least 85 cm.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Points of attention

Access road from the car park

There are no seats along the pathway.

Access road from the street

There are no seats along the pathway.

Entrance

There is a step higher than 18 cm in the entrance.
The door is heavy.
The ramp is not equipped with a handrail.
There is at least one ramp that is difficult to negotiate.

Home

There are no seats near the reception.

Horizontal circulation

There are some steps without handrail.

The street facades guide the way into the museum. A gate marks the entrance.

Interior circulation is on a level floor, with the exception of the exhibition room on the 2nd floor, which has an unsecured step.

Access to the teaching room on the 2nd floor is partially reduced to less than 2m.

The lift has an automatic sliding door and voice announcements for each floor.

The handrails on the stairs are not continuous or protruding.

In addition to the toilet facilities in the basement, there are toilets on the 2nd floor, but these have not been audited.

Strong points

Access road from the car park

Guide-lines facilitate circulation.
The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
Circulation is free from obstacles.

Access road from the street

Guide-lines facilitate circulation .
The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
Circulation is free from obstacles.

Guide dog

Assistance dogs are accepted.

Entrance

The entrance is easy to identify.
The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
There is a doorbell at the entrance that allows asking for help.
The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance .
The access device is easy to use.
The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.

Home

The reception is located in front of the entrance.
The reception is in a quiet environment.
The reception has no glass partition.
Guide lines in relief facilitate circulation to the reception.
The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
Guide lines in relief facilitate circulation to the reception.
The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.
A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.

Horizontal circulation

Guide-lines facilitate circulation.
The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
Circulation is free from obstacles.
The location is structured in a simple and intuitive way.

Vertical circulation

A lift serves all the floors open to the public.
The staircases have at least one handrail.
The staircases are secured by warning tiles.

Exposition

Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.
A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, hearing).
It is possible to touch exhibits.

Points of attention

Horizontal circulation

There is at least one non-secured step in the logical pathway.
The pathway presents punctually a passage height of less than 2m.
The passage height measures less than 2 m.

The street facades guide the way into the museum. A gate marks the entrance.

Interior circulation is on a level floor, with the exception of the exhibition room on the 2nd floor, which has an unsecured step.

Access to the teaching room on the 2nd floor is partially reduced to less than 2m. There are many display windows, with reflections.

The lift has an automatic sliding door and voice announcements for each floor.

The handrails on the stairs are not continuous or protruding.

In addition to the toilet facilities in the basement, there are toilets on the 2nd floor, but these have not been audited.

Strong points

Access road from the car park

Natural or artificial guide-lines facilitate circulation.

Access road from the street

Guide-lines facilitate circulation.
The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.

Entrance

The entrance is easy to identify.
The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
There is a doorbell at the entrance that allows asking for help.
The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
The door contrasts with its environment.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Home

A reference person is present to welcome the persons with special needs.
The staff sees the persons coming into the building and can assist them.
Guide lines in relief facilitate circulation to the reception.
The reception is located in front of the entrance.
The reception is located in the logical continuation of the pathway.
The reception is in a quiet environment.
An adapted plan of the premises is available.
A reference person is present to welcome and accompany the persons with special needs.

Horizontal circulation

Circulation is free from obstacles.
The dangerous objects in the pathway are secured.
The glass walls and doors are secured by a contrasting visual marking.
Circulation is free from obstacles.
The furniture contrasts with its environment.
The contrast between the floor and the walls facilitates circulation.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Vertical circulation

A lift serves all the floors.
The lift can be used in autonomy or staff is available to help.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous in the staircases.
The stair steps are contrasting.
The staircases are equipped with at least one secure handrail.
The floor numbers are clearly indicated at each landing.

Exposition

The written explanations are displayed in large characters.
The majority of the works are visible at close range.
Adapted guided tours are organised upon reservation.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Points of attention

Access road from the car park

There is a lighting through the floor, and it is a source of blinding.

Access road from the street

There is a lighting through the floor, and it is a source of blinding.

Entrance

The doorbell or entrance device is hard to find.
The door is heavy.

Horizontal circulation

There are no guide-lines in contrasting colour facilitating circulation.
The pathway presents punctually a passage height of less than 2m.
There is at least one non-secured step in the logical pathway.

Public pay parking is available all around the museum. The position of the pay and display machine and its use by mobile phone are intuitive.

Small QR codes can be scanned during the visit, providing information in sign language by Sébastien Brusselmans.

Strong points

Parking

The car park is freely accessible.

Entrance

The entrance is easy to find.
The building is easy to find.
There is a doorbell near the door.
The entrance device us easy to find and use.
The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
The rates are displayed next to the door.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Home

The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
The institution can be contacted by email.
A member of the staff practices sign language.
The staff has received training for the reception of deaf persons.
There is a video presentation in sign language.
The rates are displayed in the reception.
The premises are easy to understand.
A person speaking sign language is available upon prior request.
The doors can be easily crossed in autonomy.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.
A reference person is present to welcome the persons with special needs.

Wireless

It is possible to connect to the mobile networks, 3G or 4G.
Wi-Fi is free and available anywhere in the building.

Vertical circulation

The floors of the building are well marked.
There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.

Light

The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Adapted sanitary

It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
The toilets are easy to find.

Exposition

The displayed content is mainly visual.
A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, sight).
Documents in an “easy to read” format are available.
There are interactive terminals with French subtitles.
There are interactive terminals with a translation into the Belgian French sign language.
Guided tours in sign language are organised without reservation.
The films and videos are subtitled.
The presented works are explained in an simple and easily understandable way.
A visit in Belgian French sign language is available upon prior request.
A visit in Belgian French sign language is scheduled regularly.
A Visio guide in Belgian French sign language is available.
The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous all through the visit.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous.

Points of attention

Entrance

There is a intercom without video screen.
The door is heavy.

Exposition

There is no adapted fire alarm system (light or vibration).

Public pay parking is available all around the museum. The position of the pay and display machine and its use by mobile phone are intuitive.

Information can be scanned and read via your mobile phone.

Strong points

Parking

The car park is freely accessible.

Entrance

The entrance is easy to find.
The building is easy to find.
There is a doorbell near the door.
The entrance device us easy to find and use.
The staff sees the persons who arrive and can offer assistance.
The opening hours are displayed next to the door.
The rates are displayed next to the door.

Home

The reception is located in a quiet environment.
The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.
The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.
The institution can be contacted by email.
The premises are easy to understand.
A reference person is present to welcome the persons with special needs.

Vertical circulation

The floors of the building are well marked.
There is a visual display of the floors in the lift.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Light

The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Adapted sanitary

It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.

Exposition

The environment is calm.
An adapted visit is available upon prior request .
The displayed content is mainly visual.
A significant part of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, sight, hearing).
Documents in an “easy to read” format are available.
Written explanations are available.
There are interactive terminals with French subtitles.
The films and videos are subtitled .
The presented works are explained in an simple and easily understandable way.
The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.
The lighting is sufficient and continuous all through the visit.
The structure of the location is simple and makes it possible to find the way and orient oneself easily.