Fâ Gallo-Roman museum and site Visits & Group activities in Barzan

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Thursday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Friday 02:00 pm - 06:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:30 am - 06:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:30 am - 06:00 pm

Closes at 06:00 pm

Useful information

  • Qualité Tourisme
  • Tourisme & Handicap
  • Famille Plus
  • Accueil Vélo

Location : Sea side

Province : Arvert Peninsula and the Beauty Coast

Services

  • Children playground
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Credit card accepted
  • Disable access
  • Groups
  • Heating
  • Parking
  • Sea view
  • English
    • Under your feet, over 2,000 years of history!

      Overlooking the Gironde estuary on more than 40 ha, the archaeological site of Fâ in Barzan, in Charente-Maritime, gradually reveals the remains of a prosperous city that played a leading economic role in the Gallo era -romaine, undoubtedly one of the most important ancient port cities of the Atlantic coast in connection with Médiolanum (Saintes) but also the rest of the Roman Empire.

      Through its museum which presents the furniture discovered during the excavations still in progress and an outdoor visit route along the gradually enhanced vestiges (thermal baths and sanctuary) , the archaeological site of Fâ invites you to discover the history of the place and better understand Gallo-Roman life. Daily guided tours and Gallo-Roman entertainment during all holidays in all areas. The average visit duration is 2 hours.

      Prices :
      Adult : 5€
      Child : 2.50€

      Available on site :
      • Rest area
      • Beverage dispenser
      • Fresh water fountain available
      • Free parking
      • PRM parking

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Traveller Reviews Fâ Gallo-Roman museum and site

4.4 sur 5 857 reviews

  • Helen Davies

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Helen Davies on 28/06/2024

    A very interesting museum with well-labelled artefacts. The receptionist was very knowledgeable and spoke excellent English. I was provided with a site booklet in English which explained a great deal about the site, it's inhabitants and environs. It was a pity the herb garden was so overgrown but hardly surprising with the weather we've been having recently. A couple of hours well spent under glorious sunshine. Some very informative leaflets are available for other nearby attractions.

  • Stephan Roullot

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Stephan Roullot on 07/08/2024

    Fantastic! Don't arrive too late in the day though, you will miss the great explanations as the reenactors and guides will be busy packing up. With a visit of Talmont sur Gironde on the way back to Royan... makes a great afternoon

  • Carl Parfitt

    2 sur 5 Reviews posted by Carl Parfitt on 30/10/2024

    Very little information in English,this site needs information boards with English language translation,the site is obviously of great historical significance but sadly lacks investment.

Traveller Reviews Fâ Gallo-Roman museum and site

4.5 sur 5 170 reviews

  • "A worthwhile visit for those interested in the Roman era."

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by cubsur (Albufeira, Portugal) on 09/08/2019

    A pleasant couple of hours, visiting the little museum then an hour's guided tour in English by one of the archaeologists. Not a tour guide, he was able to tell our small group at first hand of the...

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  • "Great ancient Roman open air site and museum"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by WendyBahrain (Bahrain) on 06/08/2019

    Small museum and well maintained site of ruins of old Roman Town, including the baths. Visited with 3 young children who enjoyed the space on a lovely day. English guidebook available. There were...

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  • "Roman remains"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by T2173VQrobertb (Whitstable, United Kingdom) on 03/07/2019

    A very well maintained site showing the layout of a Roman town. Great little museum and excellent explanation boards ( English explanation book provided). Staff helpful and some guided tours in...

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Fâ Gallo-Roman museum and site

Address

25 route du Fâ
17120 Barzan

GPS coordinates

45° 32'7.52"N, 0° 52'44.16"W

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