Museum

Pôle archéologique MuséAl

Route départementale

Pôle archéologique MuséAl
MuséAl
Description

Be amazed as you walk around the ruins of Ancient Alba-la-Romaine. You will be able to discover an ambitious architectural programme with its administrative centre, the theatre, temples and shops.
In the second century BC, nearly all south Ardèche is occupied by the Helvii, a Gallic people. This territory as Southeast of Gaul is under Roman control.
Around 85 BC Cabur, the Chief of the helviens obtained Roman citizenship. The remains of the fortress of Jastres, located 15 minutes from Alba-la-Romaine, could attest its power and loyalty to Rome. Around 10 BC, the fortress of Jastres is abandoned. The city of Alba Helviorum was expended with a Roman urban development.
Alba was on a highly strategic location, on network roads from the Rhône valley to Cévennes and to the south of Gaul. The ancient city was the capital of the Helviens people.
Alba was from the first century a major city. The archaeological site, forgotten during almost 1 500 years was rediscover under the vine.
You can enjoy a walk around the archaeological site which includes a monumental centre, a theatre, temples and shops.
Maybe these objects could give us information about our culture’s origins and how we live today? Could these objects be still able to surprise us or entice us?

You can pursue your trip around the museum collection; you will discover objects of everyday life from the past.

Each year, a temporary exposition focuses on an aspect of the archaeological research of Alba. You will be able to discover the archaeological works from inside.
There are still many bridges between yesterday and today!

Ouverture

From 03/03 to 30/06/2025
Opening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2025
Opening hours on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday between 1.30 pm and 5.30 pm.
Closed on Tuesday.

From 01/09 to 30/11/2025.
Closed on Tuesday.

Tarifs

Full price: 5 €.

Free entry for children < 25 years, the drivers.
Group rate available for > 10 people.

- Individual visit
*Tour
Adult: €5
Child (6-16 years old), student, disabled people: €3

*Guided tour of the museum and the archaeological site
Adult: €7 for one visit / €11 for both
Child (6-16 years old), student, disabled people: €4 for one visti / €6 for both

*Workshop from 4 years old: €6 /child

- Groups
*Tour
Adult: €3.50
Child (6-16 years old), student, disabled people: €1.50
In December and January, we welcome groups by appointment only.

*Guided tour
Adult: €4.50
Child (6-16 years old), student, disabled people: €2.50.

Contact et accès
99 Route de VIviers
Route départementale 107
07400 Alba-la-Romaine
Ardèche (7)
Informations complémentaires
Services
  • Guided individual tours
  • Unguided group tours
  • Guided group tours
  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Motorhomes allowed
  • Room hire
  • Themed tour
  • Shop
  • Set down on-site for groups
  • Wi-fi
  • Tourist routes
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tourist information
  • Booking of general amenities
  • Guided tours
  • Unguided individual tours
  • Leisure Center
  • Ticketing in number
Équipements
  • Cloakroom
  • Free car park
  • Coach parking
  • Car park
  • Public WC
  • Defibrillator
  • Sustainable development
  • Picnic area
  • Orientation board
  • Exhibition space
  • Air conditioning
  • Toilets
Activités
  • Handicrafts workshops
  • Permanent exhibition
  • Temporary exhibition
  • Shows
  • Activity
  • Children's entertainment
  • Concert
Moyen de Paiement
  • Check
  • Bank/credit card
  • Cash
  • Contactless payment
  • Credit transfer
Langues parlées
  • English
  • French
Langues de visite
  • English
  • French
Animaux
  • Interdis : Pets have to be on a leash on the archaeological site.
Visite
  • Durée moyenne (individuels) : 60 min

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