Musée de la Pêche
History & Heritage

Musée de la Pêche

L'Île-d'Yeu · Vendée · Pays de la Loire

Museum and interpretation center dedicated to maritime fishing, located on Île-d'Yeu in Finistère, Brittany. The museum houses antique objects and collections bearing witness to fishing techniques and traditional island life. Visits are guided by former fishermen and volunteers who convey the history and knowledge of generations of fishermen from the island, illustrated by photographs and videos. The collections reflect the marks of time and use of the displayed objects, offering an authentic approach to local maritime heritage. The museum is open mainly from Easter to the end of September, with morning hours, and offers a souvenir shop.

Practical information

Opening hours

Today · Closed

See the rest of the week
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00–12:30
Wednesday
10:00–12:30
Thursday
10:00–12:30
Friday
10:00–12:30
Saturday
10:00–12:30

Hours may vary by season. See current hours →

Address

Quai de la Chapelle

Phone number

+33 2 51 59 57 21

Official website

ile-yeu.fr

Getting there

Parking

On-site parking.

Reference city

70 min by car from Challans.

Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026

Galleries nearby: La maison des quais (12 m), Galerie treize (83 m), Le 20 Bis (173 m).

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