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The Rosetta Stone is a fragment of an ancient Egyptian stele bearing three versions of the same text, which enabled the deciphering of hieroglyphs in the 19th century. The inscription is a decree promulgated in Memphis by Pharaoh Ptolemy V in 196 BC. The decree is written in two languages (Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Greek) and three scripts: Egyptian hieroglyphs, Demotic Egyptian, and the Greek alphabet.

this is simply the central place

very beautiful, winding old town with many small and large squares

Be sure to plan a full day for Figeac, with its charming half-timbered houses. The Champollion Museum – Les Ecritures du Monde is well worth a visit. It is dedicated to the French explorer who was the first to decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Beautiful town with old buildings and the end of my stage from Le-Puy-en-Velay to Figeac ... Way of St. James 2024

A nice city with many beautiful buildings.

Figeac is home to the Champollion museum. Jean Francois Champollion was the decipherer of Egyptian hieroglyphs and was born in Figeac on 23 December 1790. The old town of Figeac has plenty of interesting architecture, numerous restaurants, cafes and hotels.

Figeac is one of the 137 French towns and regions that are allowed to bear the designation "Villes et Pays dárt et d'histoire". On many buildings you will find a sign with a key and a number. These particularly interesting buildings can be viewed on a sophisticated and very worthwhile tour. A brochure with the route and description is available from the Office de Tourisme.