Historic site and monument

Archaeological site of Olbia

Hyères

Founded by the Greeks around 325 BC, the fortified city of Olbia, which means "the blessed", was a sea stop. Many Greek and Roman remains have been uncovered: baths, shops and houses.

Located on a slight promontory by the sea, Olbia is the only witness, preserved in the entirety of its plan, a network of colonies-fortresses greek, founded by Marseille from the IVth century. BC.

Citizens of Marseille, the first Olbians were soldiers-settlers, fishermen, farmers and had as main mission to secure the maritime trade.

The excavated remains allow visitors to understand the urban evolution of an ancient city over 1000 years. There are fortifications, streets equipped with sewers and sidewalks, collective wells, blocks of houses, shops, baths, shrines, etc.

The remains of a medieval abbey, Saint-Pierre de l'Almanarre, have also been discovered on the site.

Open seasonally from April to October / all year round by appointment for groups (minimum 10 people).

References

Town of Art & History

Theme

  • Ruins and remains
  • Archeological site
  • Historic patrimony
Pets allowed

Vidéo

Spoken languages

  • French

Visit languages

  • French
  • English

Visits

Groups

  • Free visit on request
  • Average duration of the free visit: 90 min
  • Guided tour on request

Individual

  • Free visit
  • Average duration of the free visit: 60 min
  • Guided tour
  • Guided tour on request

Equipment / Services

  • Pets allowed
  • Reception of people with reduced mobility

Location

  • Arrêt de transport en commun à moins de 500 m

Prices

InfoMin. (€)Max. (€)
Discounted rate

Free admission for guides and holders of : Students, Education Pass, ICOM, Press, CMI. Guided tour €4 Workshop €5 Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024

4€
Adult

Admission €4 / Guided tour €4 / Workshop €5 Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024

4€9€
Children

Admission and guided tour: free for under-18s (accompanied by an adult) on presentation of proof of age /Workshops: €5 Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024

5€
Group adults

admission + guided tour for groups is €7 per person (i.e. €3 admission + €4 guided tour) Du 01/01/2024 au 31/12/2024

7€7€

Admission: €4 for individuals or €3 per person for groups (minimum 10 adults). Free admission, on presentation of proof, for under-18s (accompanied by an adult), guides and holders of : Students, Education Pass, ICOM, Press, Disability. Guided tour: €4 extra for individuals or €3 per person for groups (minimum 10 paying admissions). Free admission for under-18s (accompanied by an adult) and holders of : Students, Education Pass, ICOM, Press, Disability. Audioguide: €2 additional charge.

Means of payment

  • Credit card
  • Cheques and postal orders
  • Species

Opening

Periods

From 01/09/2024 to 31/10/2024
Open
Opening days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
From 03/04 to 30/06 Opening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm. On Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 5.30 pm. Closed exceptionally on May 1st. From 01/07 to 31/08 Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm. Daily between 2.30 pm and 6 pm. From 01/09 to 31/10 Opening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 9.30 am and 12.30 pm. On Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.
Historic site and monument
Archaeological site of Olbia
Route de l'Almanarre L'Almanarre 83400 Hyères
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