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Archaeological site of Olbia
Opening period
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.
Language(s) spoken: French
Pets allowed: Oui
Home school groupsChildrenGroupsWelcome for business/incentive groups
Means of payment accepted
Check
Cash
Bank/credit card
Rates
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.
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
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).
Services
Activities
Product tasting
Concert
Shows
Theatre
Children's entertainment
Services
Pets welcome
Educational visits
Themed tour
Shop
Guided tours
Facilities
Car park
Public WC
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