Archaeological site of Olbia

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Ruins and remains
  • Archeological site
  • Classified
  • Town of Art & History
  • listed
Route de l'Almanarre, L'Almanarre, 83400 Hyères

Description

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

Children's entertainment
Concert
Temporary exhibition
Shows
Theatre
Handicrafts workshops
Archeological digs
History
Public WC
Car park
Pets welcome
Educational visits

Accessibility

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
Relief map, tactile model or audio device description available at the reception

Rates

From 1 April 2026 to 29 June 2027

From 1 April 2026 to 29 June 2027
AdultAdmission: €4 / Guided tour: €4 in addition to admission / Workshop: €5
From €4.00 to €9.00

Reduced priceFree admission for tour guides and cardholders: Students, Education Pass, ICOM, Press, CMI.
Guided tour: €4
Workshop: €5
€4.00

ChildAdmission and guided tour: free, upon presentation of valid ID, for visitors under 18 (accompanied by an adult) / Workshops: €5
€5.00

Group adultsFor groups of 10 or more paying guests
Admission plus the guided tour for organized groups is €7 per person (€3 for admission + €4 for the guided tour)
€7.00

Audioguide: €2 extra.

Payment methods

Bank/credit cardBank/credit card
CheckCheck
CashCash

Groups (Max capacity)

Groups (Max capacity)
  • 30 Maximum number of people

Openings

Monday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Tuesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Wednesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Thursday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Friday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Saturday
14:30 - 18:00

Sunday
14:30 - 18:00

Monday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Tuesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Wednesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Thursday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Friday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Saturday
14:30 - 18:00

Sunday
14:30 - 18:00

Monday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Tuesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Wednesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Thursday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Friday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Saturday
14:30 - 18:00

Sunday
14:30 - 18:00

Monday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Tuesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Wednesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Thursday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Friday
09:30 - 12:30
14:30 - 18:00

Saturday
14:30 - 18:00

Sunday
14:30 - 18:00

Monday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Tuesday
Closed

Wednesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Thursday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Friday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Saturday
14:00 - 17:30

Sunday
14:00 - 17:30

Monday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Tuesday
Closed

Wednesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Thursday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Friday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Saturday
14:00 - 17:30

Sunday
14:00 - 17:30

Monday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Tuesday
Closed

Wednesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Thursday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Friday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Saturday
14:00 - 17:30

Sunday
14:00 - 17:30

09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30
Monday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Tuesday
Closed

Wednesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Thursday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Friday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Saturday
14:00 - 17:30

Sunday
14:00 - 17:30

Monday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Tuesday
Closed

Wednesday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Thursday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Friday
09:30 - 12:30
14:00 - 17:30

Saturday
14:00 - 17:30

Sunday
14:00 - 17:30

Medias

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Location

Archaeological site of Olbia
Route de l'Almanarre, L'Almanarre, 83400 Hyères

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Bus stop < 500 m

Access

Access
  • Free parking - parking Biancotto / rond-point de l'Almanarre
Updated on 29 July 2026 at 14:58
by Office de Tourisme Provence Méditerranée
(Offer identifier : 4617658)
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