Archéosite de Montans
History & Heritage

Archéosite de Montans

Montans · Tarn · Occitanie

European Heritage Days 2026

4 animations free on 19-20 September

Ateliers créatifs "Torques POP"

Sat 14:00–17:30Sun 14:00–17:30

Free · No booking

Visite insolite des réserves du musée

Sat 16:00–17:30Sun 16:00–17:30

Free · Booking required

Source: European Heritage Days programme / OpenAgenda · synced 28 August at 10:13

The Archéosite of Montans is an archaeological center located in Tarn in the Occitanie region. It combines a museum and a conservation and study center, intended for the preservation and study of archaeological collections from the Gaillac-Graulhet urban area. The museum, organized according to a U-shaped plan reminiscent of Gallo-Roman villas, spans over 400 m² and presents intercommunal archaeological collections, with the most remarkable pieces displayed in a secure room. The adjacent park, covering more than 5,000 m², houses full-scale reconstructions of a Gallo-Roman potter's workshop and a terra sigillata kiln, as well as a Gallo-Roman house. The site offers educational and recreational programs including workshops, temporary exhibitions and historical reconstruction demonstrations.

Practical information

Opening hours

Today · 14:00–18:00

See the rest of the week
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
Thursday
10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
Friday
10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
Saturday
14:00–18:00

Hours may vary by season. See current hours →

Address

33 Av. Élie Rossignol, 81600 Montans, France

Phone number

05 63 57 59 16

Official website

gaillac-graulhet.fr

Getting there

Nearest station

Gaillac, 5.0 km away. A car or taxi is essential.

Reference city

25 min by car from Albi.

Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026

Galleries nearby: Centre céramique Contemporaine de Giroussens (14.3 km), Art Graulhet (14.7 km).

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