Archeological Museum of Saint-Raphaël
Region : Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur
Description:
The museum is located in the old town, in a building registered in the list of the historical monuments.The museum will allow you to:
- Discover the history of the crypt in the Roman church (medieval archeology department)
- Dive on ancient shipwrecks loaded with amphorae (of underwater archeology department)
- Explore the world of the Stone Age (Prehistoric archeology department)
Enjoy from the top of the fortified tower the panoramic views of the sea and of the Esterel.
Planning:
Plan 2 hours to visit the museum and the Roman church.The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00.
It is closed on Mondays, Sundays and holidays. Disclaimer : The management team of the destination has the possibility to change the opening days and hours without prior communication.
Comments:
In addition of the permanent and temporary exhibitions done in the museum, concerts and theatrical performances are played in his place.2500 objects in the 800m² museum will immerse you in the history of the region.
The museum offers educational tools for school groups.
Thus, a room is reserved with tables, benches and multimedia tools as briefcases and a tank excavation that are able to explain some aspects of the lives of our prehistoric and medieval ancestors.
Address:
Rue des Templiers83700 Saint-Raphael
To reach Saint-Raphaël, take the highway A8, the "Autoroute du soleil".
Exit at Puget-sur-Argens / Frejus (exit 37) or Frejus Centre / Saint-Raphaël (exit 38) then take the direction of Saint-Raphaël.
N 43°25'00'' E 06°46'00''
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