Musée et Site Gallo-Romains du Fâ
Overlooking the Gironde estuary, a few km from Talmont, the archaeological site of Fâ in Barzan, in Charente-Maritime, is gradually revealing the remains of a prosperous town that played a leading economic role at the time. Gallo-Roman.
Come experience the thrill of discovery!
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 and an outdoor tour along the progressively highlighted remains (thermal baths, sanctuary and temple), the archaeological site of Fâ now invites young and old to discover the history of the place and better understand Gallo-Roman life.
After 2000 years of mystery, an important Gallo-Roman port city is now revealing some of its secrets!
A modern and interactive museum (restitutions, objects from excavations) and a route between the thermal baths and the surroundings of the temple will allow you to understand the extent of this ancient city. Daily life at that time will be revealed to you. Throughout the year, free or guided tours are organized for young and old.
From April to November, numerous activities: guided tours every day, Gallo-Roman activities, excavation workshop, participatory activities, garden tours, etc.
Visits for groups, from February 1 to December 30, by reservation.
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 and an outdoor tour along the progressively highlighted remains (thermal baths, sanctuary and temple), the archaeological site of Fâ now invites young and old to discover the history of the place and better understand Gallo-Roman life.
After 2000 years of mystery, an important Gallo-Roman port city is now revealing some of its secrets!
A modern and interactive museum (restitutions, objects from excavations) and a route between the thermal baths and the surroundings of the temple will allow you to understand the extent of this ancient city. Daily life at that time will be revealed to you. Throughout the year, free or guided tours are organized for young and old.
From April to November, numerous activities: guided tours every day, Gallo-Roman activities, excavation workshop, participatory activities, garden tours, etc.
Visits for groups, from February 1 to December 30, by reservation.
Further information) :
Duration of the guided tour: 1 hour
Specific services for children: booklet, paper game
Specific services for children: booklet, paper game
Activities on site
- Animation
- Children's entertainment
- Temporary exhibitions
- Show
- Manual workshops
- Permanent exhibition
Rankings & Labels
- Family plus
- Guide The Backpacker
- Little wily one
- Indoor
- Outdoor experiences
- Tourism Quality ™
- Cycling Home Label
- The Canal of the 2 seas by bike
- Treasures of the Charentes
Location details
- In the countryside
- On a farm
- Sea view
Themes:
Visit
Customers
- Cyclists
- Special family with children
- hikers
- Groups welcome
- School groups welcome
- Special rate for students
- Special rate for disabled people
- Reception of summer camps
Language(s) of the visit
French
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
Group visit services
- Unguided group visits on request
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
From 05/04 to 18/04/2025
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Open on public holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
From 19/04 to 04/05/2025
Open every day from 10:30 p.m. to 18 p.m.
From 05/05 to 30/06/2025
Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Open on public holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
From 01/07 to 30/08/2025
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
From 01/09 to 17/10/2025
Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
European Heritage Days: 10 a.m.-19 p.m.
From 18/10 to 02/11/2025
Open every day from 10:30 p.m. to 18 p.m.
From 03/11 to 11/11/2025
Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Open on public holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 14 a.m. to 18 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Open on public holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
From 19/04 to 04/05/2025
Open every day from 10:30 p.m. to 18 p.m.
From 05/05 to 30/06/2025
Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Open on public holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
From 01/07 to 30/08/2025
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 19 p.m.
From 01/09 to 17/10/2025
Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
European Heritage Days: 10 a.m.-19 p.m.
From 18/10 to 02/11/2025
Open every day from 10:30 p.m. to 18 p.m.
From 03/11 to 11/11/2025
Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 14 p.m. to 18 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Open on public holidays from 10:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 01/01/2025
- 25/12/2025
Admission fees
| Admission fees | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 7 € | - |
| Reduced price | 5 € | - |
| Kids | 4 € | - |
| Student fee | 5 € | - |
| Big family | 18 € | - |
| Adult group | 5 € | - |
| Children group | 3 € | - |
Participatory workshops: supplement €3/person
Payment method
Services
Equipments
Services
Home animals
Accessibility
SERVICES
- Adapted services for hearing loss
- Adapted benefits for mental impairment
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- WC + grab bar + circulation space
- Visitor support tools
LABELS
- Tourism and Handicap brand - hearing impairment
- Tourism and Handicap brand - mental disability
- Tourism and Handicap brand - motor impairment
- Tourism and Handicap brand - visual impairment
From 7 € / adult