Olbia archaeological site

Situated on a slight promontory by the sea, Olbia is the only surviving example, preserved in its entirety, of a network of Greek fortress-colonies founded by Marseilles from the 4th century BC onwards.

Citizens of Marseilles, the first Olbiens were soldier-colonists, fishermen and farmers, whose main mission was to secure maritime trade.
The remains unearthed give visitors an insight into theurban evolution of an ancient city over 1,000 years. They include fortifications, streets with sewers and sidewalks, communal wells, residential blocks divided into houses, stores, baths, sanctuaries…

The remains of a medieval abbey, Saint-Pierre de l’Almanarre, have also been discovered on the site.