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National Maritime Museum

Citadelle de Port-Louis Avenue du Fort de l'Aigle
56290 Port-Louis
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 and offering 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 "Sea Rescue" trail tells the story of an extraordinary human adventure based on the solidarity of the people of the sea. Founded in the middle of the 19th century, the first rescue societies brought together sailors who refused to accept the inevitability of danger at sea. This area, the only one of its kind 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 way to India, unearthed thanks to underwater archaeological digs.

October - April: 1.30pm - 6pm (closed on Tuesdays)
May - June: 10am - 6pm daily
July - August: 10am - 7pm daily
September: 10am - 6pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Closed from 1 January to 3 February 2023, 1 May and 25 December
Ticket office closes 45 minutes before gates close.

Free for :

- EU residents under 26
- Disabled persons and accompanying adults
- Jobseekers or recipients of minimum social benefits

ACTIVITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS :

Guided tour for adults = €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 logbook "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

Services

Shop

Type of equipment

Museum

Payment methods

Debit cards
Postal or bank cheques
Holiday vouchers
Cash

Groups

From 15 in 30 Person

Disabled access

Accessible to people with reduced mobility

Spoken languages

French
English

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