Ticket to the Ensérune Archaeological Site

Explore the captivating archaeological site of Ensérune with this ticket, granting you access to an ancient Gallic settlement perched on a hill known as an "oppidum."

Why visit the Ensérune site?

Positioned atop a hill in the Roman oppidum style, the Ensérune archaeological site is a prominent destination in the Hérault region of Occitania.

Your entrance ticket provides access to the remnants of this ancient Gallic settlement, including the remains of a silo, formerly a vital storage facility for grains.

The ticket also grants entry to the Ensérune Archaeological Museum, exhibiting seven centuries of history within this Mediterranean settlement, which saw the passage of Celts, Iberians, Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans. The museum features models and 3-D reconstructions of the archaeological remains and a room recreating the workspace of archaeologist Felix Mouret, who oversaw the excavation in 1916.

Your visit offers breathtaking panoramic views from the Cévennes to the Pyrenees, overlooking the vast Languedoc plain toward the Mediterranean coast.

Opening hours

The Ensérune archaeological site is open during the following times:

April to September: Open daily, except Mondays (excluding Monday holidays), from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2 pm to 6:30 pmOctober to March: Open Wednesday to Sunday, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2 pm to 5:30 pm

Last admission is one hour before closing. On December 24 and 31, closing is at 4 pm. Schedules may vary.

Free admission

This archaeological site is free for the following visitors:

Young people aged 18 to 25 from the European UnionChildren under 18, regardless of nationalityUnemployed individuals, disabled people, and one accompanying personJournalists, architecture students, tourism professionals, military personnel, police, and other state security forcesFree admission applies to all visitors on the first Sunday of the month from January to March and November to December, as well as the third weekend of September.