Ensérune Archaeological Site Tickets

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

Reasons to Explore the Ensérune Archaeological Site

Located on a hill crafted in the Roman oppidum style, the Ensérune archaeological site represents a prominent destination in the Hérault region of Occitania for anyone interested in Antiquity.

Your admission ticket allows you to discover the remnants of this ancient Gallic settlement. Notable among its features is a silo, which served as a crucial storage location for valuable grains.

In addition to the oppidum, your ticket provides entry to the Ensérune Archaeological Museum. The museum showcases seven centuries of historical artifacts from this Mediterranean-area settlement, which was influenced by various cultures, including Celts, Iberians, Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans.

The museum also features models and 3-D reconstructions of the archaeological finds within the oppidum. Visitors can explore a dedicated area that replicates the workspace of Felix Mouret, the archaeologist who led the excavation in 1916.

During your visit to Ensérune, you'll be rewarded with stunning panoramic views stretching from the Cévennes to the Pyrenees, while taking in the sprawling Languedoc plain that leads to the Mediterranean coastline.

Visiting Hours

The Ensérune archaeological site operates on the following schedule:

• From April 1 to September 30: open daily, except on Mondays (excluding holiday Mondays), from 9:45 am to 6:30 pm
• From October 1 to March 31: open Wednesday through Sunday, from 9:45 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 5:30 pm

Note that the last entry is allowed one hour before the site closes. On December 24 and 31, the site closes at 4 pm. Schedules are subject to change.

Free Entry

This archaeological site offers free admission to the following groups:

• Young individuals aged 18 to 25 from the European Union
• Children under 18, regardless of their nationality
• Unemployed individuals, persons with disabilities, and one accompanying person
• Members of the press, architecture students, tourism industry professionals, military personnel, police forces, and other state security personnel
• Free entry is available for all visitors on the first Sunday of every month from January 1 to March 31 and from November 1 to December 31, as well as on the third weekend of September.