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 significant destination in the Hérault region of Occitania.

Your entrance ticket allows you to explore the remnants of this ancient Gallic settlement, including the remains of a silo, essential for grain storage.

Your ticket also includes entry to the Ensérune Archaeological Museum, showcasing seven centuries of history from this Mediterranean settlement that saw the influences of Celts, Iberians, Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans.

The museum features several models and 3-D reconstructions of the archaeological remains and a room recreating the workspace of Felix Mouret, the archaeologist responsible for the excavation in 1916.

During your visit, you'll enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the Cévennes to the Pyrenees and the vast Languedoc plain toward the Mediterranean coast.

Opening hours

Ensérune archaeological site is open during the following times:

April to September: Daily except Mondays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 2 pm to 6:30 pmOctober to March: Wednesday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and from 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 change.

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 persons and one accompanying personJournalists, architecture students, tourism professionals, military personnel, police, and state security forcesFree admission on the first Sunday of the month from January 1 to March 31 and November 1 to December 31, and on the third weekend of September.