Musée archéologique de Fréjus
Municipal museum in Fréjus, housed in the former episcopal complex, presenting finds from the Roman city of Forum Iulii, including the Hermès bicéphale.
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About the museum
The Musée archéologique de Fréjus occupies rooms in the city’s episcopal complex. It brings together the main finds from excavations in Fréjus since the 19th century: statuary, monument decorations and mosaics.
The city, nicknamed the “Pompeii of Provence”, preserves many remains from the Roman period. The route tells the story of the ancient city of Forum Iulii, with a large model of the forum at the entrance, and displays funerary objects from the necropolises.
Highlights
- Hermès bicéphale in Carrara marble, rediscovered in 1970 and emblem of Fréjus
- The panther mosaic
- Reconstructed Augustan-period house with mosaics and frescoes
- Funerary objects from the necropolises: urns, sarcophagus fragments, mirrors, jewellery
- Large model of the forum of Forum Iulii
Permanent exhibition
- Collections permanentes de Forum Iulii – Statuary, pottery, architectural elements and funerary objects from the necropolises of Fréjus, including the Hermès bicéphale and the panther mosaic.
- Operated by
- Ville de Fréjus
- Visitors per year
- approx. 20,920
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | –Reduced rate: ages 12 to 17, students under 25 (student card), large families, job seekers (proof required), groups of more than 10 people, school classes from outside Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël. |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free for children under 12 accompanied by adults, except school groups; reduced rate from ages 12 to 17. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freeFree admission for people with disabilities, on presentation of proof of eligibility. |
| Students & apprentices | –Reduced rate for students under 25, on presentation of the card. |
| Fréjus PASS (combined ticket for several museums and monuments in the city) | €6 |
| Reduced Fréjus PASS | €4 |
Individual tickets are valid on the day of purchase. Free admission also applies to school groups from Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël with their accompanying adults, curators, journalists and tour guides (guides-conférenciers). Payment in cash, by cheque, by chèques-vacances (holiday vouchers) or by bank card.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the city’s web page, the site is not accessible to people with motor disabilities.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The tourist office offers a guided visit, “Crypte du vivier romain et musée archéologique”, every Wednesday at 14:30. An information sheet is available in French, English and German. |
