Fâ Gallo-Roman museum and site Group Tours & Activities in Barzan

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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
    • Beneath your feet, over 2,000 years of history!

      Overlooking the Gironde Estuary over more than 40 ha, 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 in the Gallo-Roman period, undoubtedly one of the most important ancient port towns on the Atlantic coast linked with Mediolanum (Saintes) but also the rest of the Roman Empire.

      Through its museum, which displays artifacts discovered during ongoing excavations, and an outdoor walking trail along the progressively restored remains (baths and sanctuary), the Fâ archaeological site invites you to discover the history of the place and gain a better understanding of Gallo-Roman life. Daily guided tours and Gallo-Roman activities are offered throughout all school holidays.

      The average visit duration is 2 hours.

      Prices:
      Adult: €7 Child: €4

      Available on site:

      • Rest area
      • Fresh water fountain available
      • Free parking
      • Accessible parking
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Traveller Reviews Fâ Gallo-Roman museum and site

4.4 sur 5 959 reviews

  • Seb Paw

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Seb Paw on 26/04/2026

    Nous avons passé un agréable moment sur ce site. Nous pensions pas rester aussi longtemps. Le musée est tres bien fait avec de belles pieces et tres bien documentées à l'ecrit et via qr code. Le site est très propre. L'accueil et les guides sont charmants. On a meme profité de l'aire de pique ́nique pour manger. Beau site, accueil chaleureux. Nous avons adoré.

  • Aubert Ismaelle

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Aubert Ismaelle on 25/04/2026

  • alain delaporte

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by alain delaporte on 24/04/2026

    A very nice site with experts sharing their passion

Traveller Reviews Fâ Gallo-Roman museum and site

4.4 sur 5 176 reviews

  • "If you have any interest in Roman history, this site is well worth visiting."

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Robert P on 06/01/2025

    It's not a big site, maybe an acre but does include a small, well stocked museum. You could do justice to it in an hour but maybe two hours if you wanted to dig a bit deeper. What made the big...

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  • "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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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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