Henri Pradès Museum in Lattes

Musée de Lattes: a window on ancient history

In the heart of an exceptional archaeological site, the Musée de Lattes offers a unique chronological and thematic journey in Occitanie. Its permanent and temporary exhibitions allow you to discover the ancient city of Lattara and the daily life of its inhabitants. Not to be missed during your stay around Montpellier!

Lattara archaeological site and Henri Pradès museum

A remarkable archaeological site

Located in Lattes, near Montpellier, this archaeological site discovered in 1963 by Henri Prades reveals the ancient port of Lattara on the Lez delta. Inhabited between the 6th century BC and the 3rd century AD, this ancient city was home to Etruscans, Greeks, Romans and Gauls.

Close to the protected area of Méjean, Lattara was a major economic and cultural meeting place in the Mediterranean for nearly 8 centuries. The study of the site has therefore made it possible to better understand the habitat and life of the first Mediterranean urban societies. A complete port system was discovered there, an exceptional testimony to the civilizations of the Iron Age. The excavations have also revealed the methods of economic (fishing, hunting, agriculture) and technical (raw materials, crafts, fire management) exploitation of the environment.

The Henri Prades museum

The Musée de Lattes exhibits the elements discovered during archaeological excavations, from 1963 to the present day. It offers a look back at the history of the ancient port city and portrays the life of its inhabitants, their daily life and their culture. A real journey through time! 
 
Ceramics, urns, tools, dishes, kitchen utensils, lamps, coins, ancient sculptures and mosaics, jewelry… the permanent exhibition presents visitors with everyday objects from the natives, the Lattarenses. You can also discover stelae as well as objects from the Saint-Michel necropolis, a site containing 76 tombs. Various supports punctuate the visit: scenographic devices, multimedia content, etc. The museum also allows you to discover the life-size model of a Gallic habitat. A game booklet offers children from 7 years old a fun approach to the museum and its collections. 
 
The Henri Prades museum regularly hosts conferences, cultural events and temporary exhibitions dedicated to ancient but also contemporary art. The works of artists from all walks of life are presented there, with the common thread being the tribute to ancient peoples and water civilizations. 
 

Musée de Lattes: practical information

To get to the Henri Prades museum, it's easy:

•  By car, the A709 highway (exit 30 or 31) allows you to easily reach the city of Lattes. Then follow the direction “Site archéologique Lattara”.
• By public transport, take bus 18 or tram 3 to the terminus (Lattes centre stations). The museum is less than 10 minutes walk away.

 The entrance to the archaeological site and the museum is free every first Sunday of the month (permanent collections and temporary exhibitions). Pay attention to special hours on weekends and holidays! Guided tours can be organized on request and audio guides are also available at reception. Access to the exhibition rooms is adapted for people with reduced mobility. 
 
Less than 3km away, the Maison de la nature offers an unusual walk on the banks of the Étang du Méjean, to discover the exceptional flora and fauna that border the lagoon. Stroll along the marked routes to observe pink flamingos, white stilts but also freshwater turtles and storks evolving in freedom. 
 

Your hotel in Lattes

Looking for a pleasant base in Occitanie? Our hotel in Lattes welcomes you all year round for a quiet stay south of Montpellier. 
 
Located between Montpellier and Palavas-les-flots, our establishment is directly accessible via the A9 highway (the Languedocienne). The little extra B&B HOTELS: a free and closed car park is at your disposal to park your car safely. 
Are you arriving by train or plane? Saint-Roch station and Montpellier Méditerranée airport are less than 20 minutes by taxi from our hotel. And if you arrive late in the evening or early in the morning, take advantage of our remote check-in system and our room distributors which allow you to access your room outside reception opening hours. 
 
Treat yourself to a comfortable night in one of our modern and bright rooms! Equipped with a large cozy bed, with high quality mattress and pillow and a flat screen television with a variety of channels, it is the ideal choice to relax in peace after a busy day. Each room also has its own private bathroom, with bathtub and toiletries included. You can travel light… 
 
A stone's throw from Port Ariane, the Lez market and the best restaurants in Lattes, enjoy the local, festive and relaxed atmosphere. On the outskirts of Montpellier, the good life is there! 
 
Are you traveling for work? The Corum (Montpellier convention center) and the Pérols exhibition center are about ten minutes by car from our establishment. Thanks to free and unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi, you can also work or attend videoconference meetings in the comfort of your room. 
 
For your stays with children, remember to book a family room: even more spacious, it can accommodate up to 4 people in double beds. Cribs are also available on request at reception for sleeping the little ones. Thanks to B&B HOTELS services, simplify your life!