Musée des Thoniers
Étel · Morbihan · Bretagne
The Tuna Boat Museum is an associative museum located in Étel, in Morbihan, near the port and the Étel Bar. It traces the maritime history of the region, particularly the epic of the men and women of the sea who made Étel one of the most important fishing ports in France between 1850 and 1970. The collections include naval and landscape models, reconstructions of rigging, as well as themes dedicated to sardines, tuna and sailing, trawling, maritime heritage and sea rescue. The museum offers a dynamic tour enhanced by temporary exhibitions, videos, workshops and activities for all audiences. Developed by the association Autrefois Étel & sa région, this museum of society is similar to an ecomuseum and privileges authenticity and sensitivity in the presentation of the past and present of the Étel Ria.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 14:00–18:30
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:30–18:30
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:30–18:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:30–18:30
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:30–18:30
- Friday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:30–18:30
- Saturday
- 14:30–18:30
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
3 Imp. Jean Bart
Phone number
+33 2 97 55 26 67Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Auray, 16 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
25 min by car from Lanester.
Nearest station
Auray, 16 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking (visitors only).
Reference city
25 min by car from Lanester.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 3 September 2026
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