Museums, art and heritage in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Cité du Vin

The Cité du Vin is a cultural institution located in Bordeaux, in the Gironde department. A museum and cultural center, it is dedicated to the theme of wine and its place in civilization. The institution combines the functions of a museum and exhibition space with that of a cultural life center. Located in the Bordeaux context, a major wine-growing region, the site addresses visitors seeking knowledge about this specific heritage. Cité du Vin also functions as a tourist attraction in the cultural offerings of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

134 Quai de Bacalan

Base sous-marine

The Bordeaux Submarine Base is a historic site located in the port city of Bordeaux, in the Gironde region. This site listed in the urban heritage of the Bordeaux metropolis bears witness to the military and technical history of the 20th century. Open to the public, it hosts cultural and artistic projects that dialogue with its architecture and historical context. This place reflects Bordeaux's commitment to preserving its industrial and strategic heritage. The Submarine Base constitutes an important anchor point in the city's tourism and heritage offerings.

284 Bd Alfred Daney

Musée national et domaine du château de Pau

The National Museum of the Château de Pau is a national estate located in Pau, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. It occupies the historic castle and its gardens, two distinct spaces open to the public according to specific schedules. The castle contains collections presented in its rooms, including ten masterpieces accessible by guided or self-guided tour. The estate also includes a park and gardens, a remarkable landscaped space where cultural programming and temporary exhibitions are deployed. The institution offers scientific resources, a structured educational program, and activities for all audiences.

Rue du Château

Cité de l'Océan

The Ocean City is a scientific museum located in Biarritz, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, dedicated to exploring the marine world. The museum offers immersive experiences combining virtual reality, simulators and 3D and 4D films, intended for audiences from 6 years old. Thematic activities cover marine biodiversity, the origins of the ocean, polar ecosystems and maritime myths. Visitors can explore underwater universes in 360°, experience surfing sensations in virtual reality or discover marine creatures in immersive environments. The museum also offers conferences and events, and is located near the Atlantic Ocean and Biarritz Aquarium.

1 Av. de la Plage

Musée Maritime de La Rochelle

The Maritime Museum of La Rochelle, located at place Bernard Moitessier, preserves and promotes a heritage linked to the city's port history. Its collections include a heritage fleet of nine floating ships, three of which are open to visitors, as well as a permanent exhibition retracing the history of the La Rochelle port. The establishment also possesses a unique collection of small leisure boats, presented in the former Encan building, which also hosts temporary exhibitions. The museum's spaces offer structured visiting routes and rental services for events. The museum is one of three municipal museums in La Rochelle and operates on a seasonal calendar.

Pl. Bernard Moitessier

Located in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in western France, this Romanesque abbey church represents a significant example of religious architecture from the 11th and…

Inscribed 1983

Located in southwestern France along the Garonne River, this urban ensemble represents an exceptional example of 18th-century architectural and urban planning development. The…

Inscribed 2007

Located in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France, this medieval town and its surrounding vineyards form a distinctive cultural landscape shaped by…

Inscribed 1999

Located on a rocky islet at the mouth of the Gironde estuary in southwestern France, this lighthouse stands as one of Europe's oldest existing beacon structures. Built initially…

Inscribed 2021

Located in the Vézère Valley near Les Eyzies in the Dordogne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, this ensemble of prehistoric sites and decorated caves represents a significant…

Inscribed 1979