THE HOUSE OF FISHERMEN OF GRAND LIEU LAKE

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  • La maison des Pêcheurs
  • La maison des Pêcheurs
  • La maison des Pêcheurs
  • La maison des Pêcheurs
  • La maison des Pêcheurs
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Presentation

The Maison des Pêcheurs du lac de Grand-Lieu : a unique point of view on the lake of Grand-Lieu and the customs of its residents.
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).
New for spring 2024 : 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
A little extra for families : a Baludik digital treasure hunt “Help Odile, the otter from Lake Grand Lieu”.
Opening day(s)

From Wednesday 02 October to Sunday 29 December 2024

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

14:00 to 17:30

Exceptionally closed : Tuesday 24 December 2024

Exceptionally closed : Wednesday 25 December 2024

Exceptionally closed : Tuesday 31 December 2024

Past Opening day(s)

Exceptionally closed : Monday 01 May 2023

From Wednesday 03 January to Sunday 31 March 2024

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

14:00 to 17:30

From Tuesday 02 April to Sunday 29 September 2024

Every day except Monday

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

Exceptionally closed : Wednesday 01 May 2024

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

Tarifs

FaresCategoryMinMax
01/01/2024 - 31/12/2024
Visite libreTarif plein5.00€
Visite libreTarif réduit3.00€
Visite libreMoins de 6 ansFree
Atelier enfantTarif unique5.00€
01/07/2024 - 31/08/2024
Visite commentée (Juillet et Août)Tarif plein7.00€
Visite commentée (Juillet et Août)Tarif réduit5.00€
Visite commentée (Juillet et Août)Moins de 6 ansFree
  • MEANS OF PAYMENT :
    • Cash in Euros
    • Credit card
    • Holiday vouchers (check only valid in France)
    • Bank and post cheques

Map

Map

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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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16 rue Yves Brisson
Passay
44118
LA CHEVROLIERE
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