Éphèbe Museum — Cap d'Agde
Underwater Archaeology · Ephebe of Agde · Founded 1984
The Éphèbe Museum holds one of the finest underwater archaeology collections in the Mediterranean. Its centrepiece is the Ephebe of Agde, a Greek bronze statue from the 4th century BC discovered in the bed of the Hérault river in 1964. Open year-round.
Address: Avenue des Hallebardes, Mas de La Clape — 34300 Le Cap d'Agde
Phone: 04 67 94 69 60
High season (Jun–Sep): daily 10:00–18:30
Low season: Tue–Fri 10:00–12:00 / 14:00–18:00, Sat–Sun 9:00–12:00 / 14:00–17:00, Mon closed
Website: museecapdagde.com
Frequently asked questions — Éphèbe Museum Cap d'Agde
What is the Ephebe of Agde?
The Ephebe of Agde is a Greek bronze statue from the 4th century BC, discovered in the bed of the Hérault river in 1964 by divers. It represents a young man and is considered one of the finest Greek bronzes found in France. It is the centrepiece of the Éphèbe Museum in Cap d'Agde.
Is the Éphèbe Museum open year-round?
Yes. In high season (June–September) the museum is open daily from 10:00 to 18:30. In low season, it opens Tuesday to Friday (10:00–12:00 and 14:00–18:00) and weekends (9:00–12:00 and 14:00–17:00), closed on Mondays.
What else is in the collection besides the Ephebe?
The museum houses a remarkable collection of underwater finds from the Hérault river and the Gulf of Lion: Eros and Caesarion statues, Roman amphorae and anchors, Hellenistic pottery, and navigation artefacts from Greek and Roman periods.
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