Fréjus, an ancient city nicknamed the "Provençal Pompeii," houses an archaeological museum that offers the public key finds discovered during archaeological excavations conducted in the city since the 19th century.
Statuary, monument decoration, mosaics—the collections reflect the diversity of artistic techniques used by the Romans.
Housed in the magnificent rooms of the Episcopal group of Fréjus, this museum offers, upon entering, a large model of the Forum Julii and introduces you to the grandeur of this Roman city, revealing its monuments and urban layout.
The Bust of Two-Headed Hermes, Emblem of Fréjus
Among the treasures of the collection, the Carrara marble bust of Two-Headed Hermes is today the emblem of Fréjus.
This work, rediscovered in 1970, is a powerful testament to Roman art and grandeur.
During their visit, visitors can also admire the Panther Mosaic, a magnificently preserved masterpiece, a true symbol of ancient decorative art.
In each room, visitors enter the daily lives of the inhabitants of the period, exploring their everyday objects, monumental sculptures, and ceramics.
The Augustan House or the Roman Art of Living
One of the highlights of the tour is the reconstruction of an Augustan house, whose mosaics and wall frescoes, typical of the early 1st century, recreate the atmosphere of a prestigious home. This immersive experience allows visitors to discover the art of living of the Roman elite and their conception of refinement.
Among the famous mosaics, the so-called "Panther" floor mosaic, discovered in 1921, is now on display in the Fréjus Archaeological Museum.
Ancient Cemeteries
An equally fascinating chapter awaits you in the room dedicated to ancient cemeteries, where ceramic and glass funerary urns, sarcophagus fragments, and discovered offerings, such as mirrors and jewelry, bear witness to Roman funerary rites and their beliefs about the afterlife.
Archaeological Museum
3, Place Calvini
83600 Fréjus
Tel.: +33 4 94 52 15 78
https://www.frejus.fr/decouvrir/patrimoine-historique/musees/musee-archeologique/
