L'Orangerie, lieu d'exposition historique
Mortagne-sur-Sèvre · Vendée · Pays de la Loire
The Orangerie is a historic exhibition venue located in Mortagne-sur-Sèvre, in Vendée. The building, a former orangery of the Beaussire family that subsequently became public baths and then a municipal facility, was renovated by the municipality in 2021 to house historical collections. The collections on display cover the history of Mortagne and its merged communes, from prehistoric origins to contemporary times, including archaeological objects (catapult balls, stone sculptures, a Merovingian sarcophagus), heraldic coats of arms, and a scale model reconstructing the medieval appearance of the city. The exhibition also addresses themes such as the Vendée Wars, the activity of stonecutters, mills, and the local textile industry. Admission is free; the venue is open daily in July-August and on weekends in April, May, June, September, and October.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · Closed
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 08:30–12:30, 13:45–17:30
- Tuesday
- 08:30–12:30, 13:45–17:30
- Wednesday
- 08:30–12:30, 13:45–17:30
- Thursday
- 08:30–12:30, 13:45–17:30
- Friday
- 08:30–12:30, 13:45–17:30
- Saturday
- Closed
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Rue Nantaise
Phone number
+33 2 51 65 21 77Official website
mortagnesursevre.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 15 min walk from station Mortagne-sur-Sèvre.
City
15 min by car from Cholet.
Nearest station
About 15 min walk from station Mortagne-sur-Sèvre.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
15 min by car from Cholet.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Musée du textile
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Artothèque François Morellet
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