Museums and Eco-museums

MAISON DU MAÎTRE DE DIGUES 

Recognised by the Regional Natural Park of Marais Poitevin, the Dykes master house presents the story of a territory. Children's games booklet (7 years +). Animals on site. 30 minutes from La Rochelle. Marais poitevin: dried marshes.

ESPACE DES RECORDS 

The Aubigny World Records Space: Giant objects for young and old!

HISTORIAL DE LA VENDÉE 

MAISON NATALE DE JEAN DE LATTRE MARÉCHAL DE FRANCE 

Museum - countryside

LE BLOCKHAUS HÔPITAL DES SABLES 

Built in 1943.

MUSÉE DE L'ABBAYE SAINTE-CROIX 

The museum of modern and contemporary art is housed in the old Sainte-Croix Benedictine priory founded in 1622. Built on over 2,500 sq.m. and with an extremely varied collection of exhibition spaces ranging from the bright temporary exhibition room to its 17th century attic in the shape of an upturned hull, the museum displays the works of Gaston Chaissac and Victor Brauner. In terms of history, the collection includes major works by Albert Marquet, Jean Dubuffet, Alberto Magnelli and Max Beckmann. Specifically focusing on its status as a contemporary art venue, the museum has assembled the works of Georg Baselitz, Robert Combas, Denis Laget and Christian Jaccard.

LE MANGE CAILLOUX 

MANOIR DES SCIENCES DE REAUMUR 

Mansion from Reaumur's univers, (great 18th-century scholar); At the heart of the farmland, 25 minutes from Puy du Fou, along a route full of his inventions (thermometer, glass hives) and studies (birds, insects, metals)

MUSÉE DES TRADITIONS POPULAIRES 

Housed in a former school built in 1891, the museum presents the daily life in the early twentieth century the inhabitants of the Land of Olonnes region both maritime and rural. Discover through six exhibition halls, traditional crafts, costumes and headdresses, a rural interior, activities seaside, class and memories of the 1914-1918 war. Fun course for children. Open all year. In July and August from 15h to 18h30 and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 12pm. April, June, September and Halloween holidays from 2.30pm to 5.30pm The rest of the year on Tuesday from 2.30pm to 5.30pm Rates 2017 Adult € 4.50 child (6-12yrs) € 2 free for children under 6 years. Groups by appointment.

LE MUSÉE DE LA PÊCHE ET DU SAUVETAGE EN MER 

The island, the islanders and the sea. Discover how they live together : fishermen, SNSM (sea rescuing). In our museums, discover how the islanders have lived of, with and against a generous but dangerous atlantic sea. Information at the Tourist office tel +33(0)2.51.58.32.58. Opening period : April to September : everyday, except the Sunday, from 10:00am to 12:30pm (and some afternoon of rainy days). Rest of the year : reservation only (6 people minimum). Price Adult (from 16 years old) : 5€ child (5 to 16 years old) : 3€ Less than 5 years old : free