Diving L’Âge du Bronze

Site Overview

L’Âge du Bronze is a archaeology and reef dive site in French Riviera – Côte d’Azur, France, reached from the base town of Menton. L’Âge du Bronze is a shallow archaeological site off Menton scattered with ancient amphorae and pottery shards. It is a genuine protected historical dive where you can swim among antiquity alongside moray eels and octopus. The site reaches a maximum depth of 24 m with an average profile around 15 m and a shallow start near 6 m, which places it firmly in the beginner category and means divers should hold at least an Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the French coastal coast: visibility generally runs from 15 to 30 metres, the current is mild, and the water temperature ranges between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Two-banded Seabream, Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, Common Cuttlefish, Mediterranean Cardinalfish, Common Barracuda, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. L’Âge du Bronze is a strong representative of why French Riviera – Côte d’Azur diving is so highly regarded, blending the geology, history and biodiversity that define French underwater exploration. It pairs naturally with the other sites of the French Riviera – Côte d’Azur region for a varied holiday, and with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, the correct specialist training, it offers a memorable dive for photographers, naturalists and wreck or reef enthusiasts alike.