Archaeological site of Olbia

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).

Archaeological site of Olbia

Route de l'Almanarre L'Almanarre

83400   Hyères


04 94 65 51 49

04 94 31 12 31

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Useful information

Opening

From 01/04 to 30/06/2024, every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2024, daily.

From 01/09 to 04/11/2024, every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Closed exceptionally on November 1st.


Prices

Entrée : 4 € pour les individuels ou 3 € par personne pour les groupes constitués (minimum 10 adultes).
Gratuit, sur présentation d’un justificatif, pour les moins de 18 ans (accompagnés d’un adulte), les guides et les titulaires de cartes : Étudiants, Pass Éducation, ICOM, Presse, Invalidité.

Visite Guidée : 4 € en supplément de l’entrée pour les individuels ou 3 € par personne pour les groupes constitués (minimum 10 entrées payantes).
Gratuit, sur présentation d’un justificatif, pour les moins de 18 ans (accompagnés d’un adulte), et les titulaires de cartes : Étudiants, Pass Éducation, ICOM, Presse, Invalidité.
Audioguide : 2 € en supplément de l'entrée

Dernière mise à jour des informations le 18/03/2024

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Archaeological site of Olbia

Route de l'Almanarre L'Almanarre

83400   Hyères


04 94 65 51 49

04 94 31 12 31

Contact the provider