Discover the Rich History at the Archaeological Museum of Pons

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, head towards Pons, located in the Charente-Maritime department. From major cities like Bordeaux, take the A10 motorway towards Niort. Exit at Junction 36 for Pons. Once on D137, follow the signs towards Pons. Upon entering the town, turn onto Rue Georges Clemenceau, where the Archaeological Museum is located at number 70. There is limited street parking available nearby, so plan accordingly.

• Public Transportation (Train)

  To reach the Archaeological Museum by train, take a train to the nearest station, which is Pons. You can catch trains from major cities like La Rochelle or Bordeaux. Check the schedule on the SNCF website for specific train times. Once you arrive at Pons station, the museum is approximately a 15-minute walk. Exit the station, turn left onto Rue du Général de Gaulle, and continue straight until you reach Rue Georges Clemenceau. Turn right, and the museum will be on your right at number 70.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  If you prefer to travel by bus, you can use local bus services that connect to Pons from nearby towns. Check the local bus schedules for routes that come from Saintes or Jonzac. Upon reaching Pons, disembark at the main bus stop. From there, it is a short 10-minute walk to the museum. Walk towards Rue Georges Clemenceau by heading southeast on Rue de l'Abbé Pierre, turn left, and continue until you reach the museum at number 70.