Aleria’s Roman ruins make for a perfect little detour if you’re craving some history with your sunshine. You buy your ticket at the museum (heads up: all signs are in French, so bring your best Google Translate skills). After that, you’re free to wander through the excavation site itself—super cool to walk where the Romans once did!
The amphitheater was closed when we visited in May ‘25, but there’s still plenty to explore. Oh, and do Mother Nature a favor: if you spot any trash along the way, pick it up and help keep this amazing place just as beautiful for the next...
Read moreA nice few hours spent here just ambling about the place. The entrance fee is very reasonable at €4 per person and that allows you access into the museum and grounds. The museum is lovely with some interesting artefacts on Roman life. Although all the information in the museum is in French, if you don’t speak/read French you can easily identify the items. It is good to see when walking around the ruins where some of the items were discovered (marked by signs). It would have been interesting to see the Amphitheatre, however, this is still undergoing...
Read moreEntry fee €2 per adult. The museum is set in a castle, a small selection of artefacts spread over two floors. Info is in French only but translator apps have little problem. Once the castle has been explored (30 mins) it is a very short walk to the archaeological site. Foundations remain, again some info in French only. The site is also a very small village which has two excellent cafes. The one with the best view and free WiFi is shut on Sundays. The museum and site shut for lunch between 1230 and 1330. 2 coffees and an ice tea was €6. Great views. Well...
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