Musée de l'Éphèbe, Archaeological museum in Agde, France
The Musée de l'Éphèbe houses a collection of 3,000 archaeological objects retrieved from underwater excavations in the Mediterranean Sea and Hérault River.
The museum opened in 1985 following the 1964 discovery of a Hellenistic bronze statue representing Alexander the Great in the Hérault River.
Exhibits include detailed displays of maritime trade artifacts, bronze sculptures, weaponry, and ancient pottery from shipwrecks in the Gulf of Lions.
The museum extends its hours from June to September, operating from 10:00 to 18:30, with regular guided tours available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Children can engage with multimedia activities including tablet-based underwater searches and ancient-themed video games during school holidays.
Location: Agde
Official opening: 1985
Address: Mas de la Clape 34300
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-17:30; Sunday 10:30-17:00; June-September 10:00-18:30; January 01,May 01 off
Phone: +33467946960
Website: https://museecapdagde.com
GPS coordinates: 43.28680,3.51350
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
A guide to photographic locations in Agde for photographers and social media users. The black sand beach, Romanesque cathedral, naturist village and volcanic rocks offer diverse subjects. The port, historic center and Fort Brescou demonstrate the maritime heritage of the city.
Fort de Brescou
2.8 km
Aquapark
1.6 km
Dino World
1.2 km
Grande Conque Beach
1.2 km
Cap Pirate
3 km
Golf du Cap d'Agde
1.9 km
Rocher des deux Frères
1.3 km
Aquarium du Cap d'Agde
1.2 km
Plage naturiste Cap d'Agde
2 km
Captain Jako
701 m
Île des Loisirs
1.3 km
Wake Beach
1.7 km
Luna Park
1.2 km
Scenic viewpoint
1.3 km
Lano Park
854 m
Phare du Fort de Brescou
2.8 km
Mail de Rochelongue
2.6 km
Aqualand Cap d'Agde
1.6 km
Plage de la Roquille
992 m
Église Saint-Benoît au Cap d'Agde
85 m
Port of Agde
838 m
Golf du Cap d'Agde
1.4 km
Ancien phare du Mont-Saint-Loup
1.5 km
Tour des Anglais
1.4 km
Plage de la Dalle
855 m
Richelieu beach
1.9 km
Richelieu Beach
1.6 km
Falaises volcaniques du Cap d'Agde
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