Historical urban route - Villeneuve-en-Retz

Villeneuve en Retz: A plunge back in time 

Armed with your visit booklet, available from the Villeneuve en Retz Tourist Office or to download from our website, embark on a journey into the past. As you make your way through the narrow streets, you'll come across eight desks, each giving the floor to one of the town's most emblematic figures:

• Jean, the former sailor    tells you about the tumultuous maritime life.
• Pierre, the craftsman   reveals the secrets of the trades of yesteryear.
• Gustave, the teacher    takes you back to the school benches of yesteryear.

Their anecdotes, tinged with humour and emotion, take you to the heart of everyday life in Villeneuve en Retz.

  Itinerary :

•   Duration: 1 hour
•   Open all year round

To extend your discovery, visit the Musée du Pays de Retz, a treasure trove of local history, or admire the imposing church of Bourgneuf, testimony to the region's rich religious heritage.

Find out more about the history of the town