Musée National de la Marine
The collections of the Musée National de la Marine are housed in the exceptional setting of the Port-Louis citadel, a veritable sentinel of the Lorient roadstead. Situated on a rocky escarpment with an exceptional panorama of the Île de Groix, the Pointe de Gâvres and Larmor Plage, the Port-Louis citadel boasts over 400 years of history.
One museum, two themes
The "Sauvetage en mer" (Rescue at sea) trail tells the story of an extraordinary human adventure based on the solidarity of seafarers. Born in the middle of the 19th century, the first rescue societies brought together sailors who refused to accept the inevitability of peril at sea. This space, unique in France, is a vibrant tribute to their heroism. A second theme, "Treasures of the Oceans", invites you to take a voyage to distant seas and the maritime routes of the Far East. You'll discover ships that sank on their journey to India, brought to light by underwater archaeological excavations.
October - April: 1.30pm - 6pm (closed Tuesdays)
May - June: 10 am - 6 pm daily
July - August: 10 am - 7 pm daily
September: 10 am - 6 pm (closed Tuesdays)
Closed from January 1 to February 3, 2023, May 1 and December 25
Ticket office closes 45 minutes before doors close.
Free admission for :
- EU residents under 26
- Disabled persons and accompanying adults
- Jobseekers or recipients of minimum social benefits
ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS :
Adult guided tour = €15 Full price / €13 Reduced price
Guided tour for children / free admission = €5
Audio guide available = €2 per device
Activities for 3-12 year olds and families
Children: €5
Family booklet-rally: €1.50
Family booklet-game "My logbook": Free
One museum, two themes
The "Sauvetage en mer" (Rescue at sea) trail tells the story of an extraordinary human adventure based on the solidarity of seafarers. Born in the middle of the 19th century, the first rescue societies brought together sailors who refused to accept the inevitability of peril at sea. This space, unique in France, is a vibrant tribute to their heroism. A second theme, "Treasures of the Oceans", invites you to take a voyage to distant seas and the maritime routes of the Far East. You'll discover ships that sank on their journey to India, brought to light by underwater archaeological excavations.
October - April: 1.30pm - 6pm (closed Tuesdays)
May - June: 10 am - 6 pm daily
July - August: 10 am - 7 pm daily
September: 10 am - 6 pm (closed Tuesdays)
Closed from January 1 to February 3, 2023, May 1 and December 25
Ticket office closes 45 minutes before doors close.
Free admission for :
- EU residents under 26
- Disabled persons and accompanying adults
- Jobseekers or recipients of minimum social benefits
ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS :
Adult guided tour = €15 Full price / €13 Reduced price
Guided tour for children / free admission = €5
Audio guide available = €2 per device
Activities for 3-12 year olds and families
Children: €5
Family booklet-rally: €1.50
Family booklet-game "My logbook": Free
Opening times
From 08/02/2024 to 31/12/2024
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Citadelle de Port-Louis Avenue du Fort de l'Aigle
56290 Port-Louis
56290 Port-Louis
Services
Store
Type of equipment
Museum
Payment methods
Payment cards
Bank and postal cheques
Holiday voucher
Species
Groups
From 15 in 30 Person
Disabled access
Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Spoken languages
French
English