Musée de Villèle

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History & Heritage

Musée de Villèle

Saint-Paul · La Réunion · Territoires et départements d'outre-mer

The Villèle Museum is a site museum located in Saint-Paul, on Réunion Island. It documents the local history and colonial heritage of the island, with a particular focus on the period of slavery. Its collections are distributed among several heritage spaces: the former master's house, a slave hospital, and the Pointue chapel. The museum has a documentation center and carries out active work to expand its collections. The establishment welcomes the public for self-guided and guided visits, and regularly offers temporary exhibitions.

Practical information

Address

Domaine Panon-Desbassyns 97435, La Réunion

Phone number

02 62 55 64 10

Official website

musee-villele.re

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