Musée archéologique Paul Soyris
Municipal archaeology museum displaying objects found in Murviel-lès-Montpellier, especially from the ancient site of Castellas.
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About the museum
The Paul Soyris municipal archaeology museum displays only remains from excavations carried out in the commune of Murviel-lès-Montpellier. In about ten display cases, sculptures, inscriptions and funerary objects bear witness to the occupation of the site during the Neolithic and the Gallo-Roman period.
A large part of the collection comes from the Castellas archaeological site, north of the village. This ancient settlement, the chief town of the Gallic people of the Samnagenses, emerged at the beginning of the 2nd century BCE. It covers more than 20 hectares and has a largely preserved fortification system. Excavations there offer a site very well suited to studying the Romanization of a Gallic town, and new discoveries may still join the museum.
The museum holds the “Musée de France” label and is run by the town hall.
Highlights
- Objects from excavations at the ancient site of Castellas
- Gallo-Roman sculptures, inscriptions and funerary objects
- Neolithic remains found in the commune
Permanent exhibition
- Les fouilles de Murviel-lès-Montpellier – About ten display cases with Neolithic and Gallo-Roman objects from the commune, including from the Castellas site.
- Operated by
- Commune de Murviel-lès-Montpellier
- Visitors per year
- approx. 2,270
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1Students with a valid student card, and groups of more than 8 people |
| Students & apprentices | €1With a valid student card. |
| Groups (9+ people) | €1 per personReduced rate for groups of more than 8 people. |
Free admission: Free on the first Sunday of the month, according to the tourist office.
2026 prices as given by the tourist offices.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
The tourist office notes that the museum welcomes people with motor disabilities.
Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The tourist office mentions a workshop for children.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking nearby, according to the tourist office.
The museum is in the village, on Rue de l'Ancienne Mairie.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 30 min |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits on request last about 30 minutes and are offered in French, English and Spanish. The Castellas archaeological site, north of the village, is visited separately. |
