La Maison des Pêcheurs of Lac de Grand-Lieu

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La Maison des Pêcheurs of lac de Grand-Lieu: a unique view of Lac de Grand-Lieu and the customs of its inhabitants.

A village witness to a fishing community

Located in the heart of the traditional fishing village, Passay, the Maison des Pêcheurs du lac de Grand Lieu is an essential stopover for discovering life by the lake. The visit takes place in 4 stages.

The museum space

Place of ethnological resources of the village, this space of interpretation recalls the history and the daily life of Passis of the years 1930 to 1970: the life at the edge of the lake, the activities and the traditional festivals, the relations of the fishermen with the residents of the lake, the birth of the cooperative society, hunting, weaving of rushes, agriculture.

The lake aquarium and the fishing techniques fair

Dive into the waters of Lake Grand Lieu and meet the aquatic fauna and flora of the lake thanks to its 15 aquariums (10,000 liters of water): eel, pike, carp... The technical fair presents traditional boats and fishing tools. fishing rods and those used today by active professional fishermen. Take a seat in one of the tanks at your disposal and listen carefully to the testimonies of the fishermen!

The panoramic tower

From its height of 12 meters and equipped with professional binocular optics, it offers a unique view of the largest natural plain lake in France and its protected reserve. It is located in a pleasant relaxing garden with an educational pool (amphibians, flora).
On the interior walls, you can admire the wall drawing by artist Patricia Cartereau “The changing color of the lake”.

The temporary exhibition space

Grand Lieu, the lake, the village of Passay inspire artists and historians. The temporary exhibition space offers several additional themes each year, related to art, history or even the nature that we like to preserve.

Throughout the year, find the exhibition program, children's activities and guided tours on the website (online booking possible).

A little extra for families: game booklets for a fun and educational visit, and a Baludik digital treasure hunt “Au secours d'Odile, la loutre du Lac de Grand Lieu” (“To the rescue of Odile, the otter of Lac de Grand Lieu”).

Opening day(s)

From Wednesday 02 October to Sunday 29 December 2024

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

14:00 to 17:30

During autumn and Christmas school vacations (zone B): open Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 5:30pm

Exceptionally closed : Tuesday 24 December 2024

Exceptionally closed : Wednesday 25 December 2024

Exceptionally closed : Tuesday 31 December 2024

From Thursday 02 January to Sunday 30 March 2025

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

14:00 to 17:30

During Zone B winter school vacations (February 8 to 23): open Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 5:30pm

From Tuesday 01 April to Tuesday 30 September 2025

Every day except Monday

10:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 18:30

Exceptionally closed : Thursday 01 May 2025

From Wednesday 01 October to Tuesday 30 December 2025

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

14:00 to 17:30

During autumn and Christmas school vacations (zone B): open Tuesday to Sunday, 2pm to 5:30pm

Exceptionally closed : Wednesday 24 December 2025

Exceptionally closed : Thursday 25 December 2025

Exceptionally closed : Wednesday 31 December 2025

Exceptionally closed : Thursday 01 January 2026

Information

SITUATION :
- Le Pays de Retz Atlantique
TYPE OF LEISURE FACILITIES :
- Aquarium
ACESSIBILITY :
Facilities for mobility impaired persons :
- Details of facilities Accueil et espaces de visites accessibles. Présence de 50 marches pour l'accès à la tour panoramique
PETS :
- Pets not allowed

Tarifs

Fares	Category	Min
01/01/2024 - 31/12/2024
Free visit	Tarif plein	5.00€
Free visit	Tarif réduit	3.00€
Free visit	Moins de 6 ans	Free
Children's workshop	Tarif unique	5.00€
01/01/2025 - 31/12/2025
Free visit	Tarif plein	5.00€
Free visit	Tarif réduit	3.00€
Free visit	Moins de 6 ans	Free
Children's workshop	Tarif unique	5.00€
01/07/2025 - 31/08/2025
Guided tour (July and August)	Tarif plein	7.00€
Guided tour (July and August)	Tarif réduit	5.00€
Guided tour (July and August)	Moins de 6 ans	Free

MEANS OF PAYMENT :

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La Maison des Pêcheurs du Lac de Grand-Lieu

16 rue Yves Brisson

Passay

44118

LA CHEVROLIERE

GPS coordinates

Latitude : 47.09764

Longitude : -1.63761

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Contact details

16 rue Yves Brisson

Passay

44118

LA CHEVROLIERE

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Phone : +33 2 40 31 36 46

Website "La Maison des Pêcheurs of Lac de Grand-Lieu"

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