Ensérune Archaeological Site Tickets

Discover the intriguing archaeological site of Ensérune with this entry ticket, which provides access to an ancient Gallic community situated on a hill referred to as an "oppidum".

What to Expect at the Ensérune Archaeological Site

Located atop a hill modeled in the Roman oppidum tradition, the Ensérune archaeological site is a key highlight for anyone interested in Antiquity within the Hérault department of Occitania.

Your ticket for the Ensérune archaeological site allows you to wander through the remnants of this historic Gallic settlement. Notable highlights include the remains of a silo, which served as an essential facility for storing valuable grains.

Alongside access to the oppidum, your ticket also grants you entry to the Ensérune Archaeological Museum. Its exhibitions cover seven centuries of history relating to this Mediterranean settlement, which saw influences from Celts, Iberians, Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans.

The museum features several models and 3-D recreations of the archaeological findings in the oppidum, along with a dedicated space that reconstructs the working environment of Felix Mouret, the archaeologist responsible for excavating the site in 1916.

Additionally, a visit to Ensérune provides breathtaking panoramic vistas extending from the Cévennes to the Pyrenees, all while you take in the expansive Languedoc plain leading towards the Mediterranean coast.

Opening Hours

The archaeological site of Ensérune operates during these hours:

• From April 1 to September 30: open daily, except Mondays (with the exception of Monday holidays), from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 6:30 pm
• From October 1 to March 31: open Wednesday to Sunday, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 5:30 pm

Note that the last entry is allowed one hour prior to closing. The site will close early at 4 pm on December 24 and 31. Please be aware that operating hours may change.

Free Admission

This archaeological site allows free entry for the following groups:

• Young individuals aged 18 to 25 from the European Union
• Children under 18, irrespective of nationality
• Unemployed persons, individuals with disabilities, and one accompanying guest
• Media personnel, architecture students, tourism professionals, military members, police, and other state security agents
• Visitors can enjoy free admission on the first Sunday of each month from January 1 to March 31 and from November 1 to December 31, as well as on the third weekend of September.