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.
The Fâ, a story to live!
Undoubtedly one of the most important ancient port cities on the Atlantic coast, linked to Mediolanum (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 remains gradually highlighted (thermal baths, sanctuary and temple), the archaeological site of Fâ today 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.
In summer, historical shows and concerts are organized at the ancient theater.
Visits for groups, all year round, by reservation.
Undoubtedly one of the most important ancient port cities on the Atlantic coast, linked to Mediolanum (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 remains gradually highlighted (thermal baths, sanctuary and temple), the archaeological site of Fâ today 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.
In summer, historical shows and concerts are organized at the ancient theater.
Visits for groups, all year round, 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
- Manual workshops
- Permanent exhibition
- Temporary exhibitions
- Show
- Animation
- Children's entertainment
Certifications & Labels
- Destination of excellence
- Family plus
- Accueil Vélo Label
- Tourism & Disability label – hearing impairment
- Tourism & Disability label – mental disability
- Tourism & Disability label – motor impairment
- Tourism & Disability label – visual impairment
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Location details
- In the countryside
- On a farm
- Sea view
Themes
Visit
Customers
- Reception of summer camps
- Cyclists
- School groups welcome
- hikers
- Special family with children
- Special rate for disabled people
- Groups welcome
- Special rate for students
Language(s) of the visit
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
Exceptional Closure(s)
- 01/01/2026
- 25/12/2026
Prices
Participatory workshops: supplement €3/person
Payment method
Services
Equipment
Services
Home animals
Accessibility
SERVICES
- Adapted services for hearing loss
- Adapted benefits for mental impairment
- Access for self-propelled wheelchairs
- WC + grab bar + circulation space
- Visitor support tools