Museum of the Pays de Retz

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Presentation

Located in Bourgneuf-en-Retz, the Musée du Pays de Retz, which has been awarded the Musée de France label, immerses you in the history and cultural and natural heritage of the Pays de Retz, from prehistory to the early 20th century.
In Villeneuve-en-Retz, and more particularly in the Bourgneuf-en-Retz area, the emblematic salt town of the former "Baye de Bretagne", the Musée du Pays de Retz is a must-see!

After watching a film presenting the area and the life cycle of a local salt marsh, you'll discover 1300m2 of spaces dedicated to different themes: archaeology, mineralogy, history, old maps and coats of arms, a gallery of historical figures, costumes and headgear, trades of yesteryear, farming and wine-growing activities, fresh and salt water, traditional rural housing, an inn and a 1900 school, and an archaeological reconstruction of a Gallic salt oven.

You'll be immersed in local history in an educational and entertaining way:
  • Handling clay objects and wooden tools, 
  • writing with a pen on old school desks, 
  • riding a draisienne (the forerunner of the bicycle) from the early 19th century, 
  • trying on replicas of helmets, hats and weapons linked to famous figures who have left their mark on the region's memory.

Numerous events are organised throughout the season:
  • temporary exhibitions
  • conferences
  • large-format wooden games from days gone by,
  • discovery and puzzle games,
  • discovery of solar and nocturnal astronomy,
  • introductions to traditional activities (rope-making, basket-making, spinning, making and maintaining headdresses and lace, etc.).

The little extras at the Musée du Pays de Retz :
  • Possibility of guided tour with mediation for groups (by reservation: 10 people minimum).
  • Photographs are permitted and even highly recommended when you are wearing beautiful helmets and elegant hats...
  • Children can visit the Museum dressed as Vikings and knights (with clothes, helmets, swords and shields).
 
The Musée du Pays de Retz is one of the many places to visit in Villeneuve-en-Retz presented by the Destination Pornic Tourist Office.
Opening day(s)

From Saturday 06 April to Sunday 05 May 2024

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

14:30 to 18:30

From Monday 06 May to Friday 05 July 2024

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

14:30 to 18:30

From Saturday 06 July to Sunday 01 September 2024

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

15:00 to 19:00

Sunday

15:00 to 19:00

From Monday 02 September to Friday 18 October 2024

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

14:30 to 18:30

From Saturday 19 October to Sunday 03 November 2024

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

14:30 to 18:30

From Monday 04 to Sunday 10 November 2024

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

14:30 to 18:30

Information
  • PERIOD OF SITE OR HISTORIC MONUMENT :
    • 18th century
  • THEMES OF MUSEUM OR INTERPRETATION CENTRE :
    • Crafts
    • Popular arts and traditions
    • Environment / Nature
    • History
    • Trades
  • CAPACITY :
    • Minimum number of persons 1
    • Maximum number of persons 300
  • VISITS :
    • Individual admission (without guide)
    • Group admission (without guide)
    • Guided tours for groups
  • PETS :
    • Pets not allowed
  • ACESSIBILITY :
    • Accessible for mobility impaired persons
  • Facilities for mobility impaired persons :
    • Details of facilities : zone de stationnement réservée, rampes d'accès fauteuil roulant, médiation adaptée aux handicaps
  • Geographical zone :
    • Villeneuve-en-Retz

Tarifs

FaresCategoryMinMax
06/04/2024 - 10/11/2024
Adult ratePlein tarif9.00€
Children's entrance6 à 17 ans inclus6.00€
Children's entrance3 à 5 ans inclus4.00€
Children's entranceMoins de 3 ansFree
Entrance with reduced price 7.00€Personne à mobilité réduite - en Ehpad - en centre de soins hospitaliers, demandeur d'emploi, étudiant, Pass Patrimoine, Pass Cézam, adhérent d'une structure muséographique et patrimoniale ayant un partenariat ou une convention avec le Musée du Pays de Retz
  • MEANS OF PAYMENT :
    • Cash in Euros
    • Credit card
    • Bank and post cheques

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Musée du Pays de Retz
6 rue des Moines
Bourgneuf
44580
VILLENEUVE EN RETZ
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.04235
Longitude : -1.95209
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Museum of the Pays de Retz
6 rue des Moines
Bourgneuf
44580
VILLENEUVE EN RETZ
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Phone : +33 2 40 21 40 83
Website "Museum of the Pays de Retz"
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