Muséal-Site Antique-Alba, Archaeological museum in Alba-la-Romaine, France.
The museum displays artifacts from the Gallo-Roman settlement of Alba, including pottery, tools, jewelry, mosaics, and architectural remnants uncovered through decades of excavations at this historic site.
Alba served as the capital of the Helvii tribe during the Roman era, developing into a prominent administrative center during the first and second centuries AD before being abandoned and forgotten for nearly 1,500 years.
The museum hosts temporary exhibitions, workshops for children aged four and above, and educational programs that bring ancient history to life through interactive activities and guided tours conducted by knowledgeable staff members.
The museum is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm, and on weekends from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm, with adult admission costing €5 and free entry for visitors under 25.
A free digital audio guide is available by scanning a QR code on the wooden footbridge between the parking area and the archaeological site, providing detailed historical context accessible directly through visitors' smartphones.
Location: Alba-la-Romaine
Address: Route de Viviers
Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Friday 10:00-12:30, 13:30-18:00; Saturday, Sunday 13:30-18:00
Phone: +33475524515
Website: https://museal.ardeche.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.56175,4.59818
Latest update: December 1, 2025 15:37
The Ardèche combines natural formations with centuries of human settlement. This southeastern French département stretches from the volcanic heights of the Cévennes to deeply carved limestone gorges along the river of the same name. The Pont d'Arc, a 197-foot (60-meter) natural stone arch, marks the entrance to the Gorges de l'Ardèche, while the Grotte Chauvet preserves cave paintings created 36,000 years ago. The landscape alternates between forested plateaus like the Bois de Païolive, where weathered limestone takes unusual shapes, and river valleys that have supported communities for centuries. Several villages including Balazuc, Vogüé, and Labeaume cling to cliffsides above the water, their narrow lanes leading past castle ruins and Romanesque churches. The Cascade du Ray-Pic drops 197 feet (60 meters) over a basalt wall, while Mont Gerbier de Jonc holds the source of the Loire River. Beneath the surface, extensive cave systems include the Grotte de la Madeleine and the Aven d'Orgnac with its underground chambers. The Château de Crussol stands on a rocky outcrop above the Rhône valley, while the Château d'Aubenas dominates the town below. Between these natural and historical sites, the Train du Vivarais and the Vélorail des Gorges du Doux connect visitors to the region in practical ways.
Archeological site of Alba-la-Romaine
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Balmes de Montbrun
7.3 km
Neck de Sceautres
6.2 km
Château d'Alba-la-Romaine
741 m
Château de Joviac
7.1 km
Gallo-Roman Theatre of Alba Augusta Helviorum
362 m
Église Saint-Étienne de Mélas
6.2 km
Borne milliaire de Mélas
2.9 km
St Thomé Castle
7 km
Chastelas de Saint-Thomé
7.3 km
Église Saint-Thomas de Saint-Thomé
7.2 km
Gendarmerie de Villeneuve-de-Berg
7.6 km
Chapelle Saint-Sébastien de Saint-Thomé
7.2 km
Chapelle de Roche Chérie
6.6 km
Hôtel du Sénéchal (Villeneuve-de-Berg)
7.6 km
Église Saint-Symphorien de Valvignères
7.1 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Sceautres
6.2 km
Église Saint-Louis de Villeneuve-de-Berg
7.7 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Saint-Jean-le-Centenier
6 km
Église Saint-André d'Alba-la-Romaine
735 m
Église Saint-Andéol de Saint-Andéol-de-Berg
6.8 km
Église du Sacré-Cœur de Frayol
7.6 km
Église Saint-Pons de Saint-Pons
3.9 km
Église de l'Assomption d'Aubignas
4.1 km
Musée départemental archéologique d'Alba-la-Romaine
11 m
Temple du Teil
6.9 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Devoir de Villeneuve-de-Berg
6.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Martin de la Roche
1.1 kmReviews
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