Le Conservatoire des Vieux Métiers
Saint-Père-en-Retz · Loire-Atlantique · Pays de la Loire
The Conservatory of Old Trades is a local history museum located in Saint-Père-en-Retz, in Loire-Atlantique. Occupying an area of 1500 m², it brings together approximately 3200 tools illustrating traditional professional practices. Some of these tools are animated, enriching the presentation of trades from times past. The conservatory is a member of the Departmental Federation of Agriculture and Rural Heritage Museums of Loire-Atlantique. The museum is open to the public in July and September, with group visits possible year-round by appointment.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 14:30–18:30
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 14:30–18:30
- Tuesday
- 14:30–18:30
- Wednesday
- 14:30–18:30
- Thursday
- 14:30–18:30
- Friday
- 14:30–18:30
- Saturday
- 14:30–18:30
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
14 Chem. Sainte-Opportune
Phone number
+33 2 40 21 74 46Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
Pornic, 11 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
35 min by car from Saint-Nazaire.
Nearest station
Pornic, 11 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
35 min by car from Saint-Nazaire.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Musée du Pays de Retz
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Galleries nearby: Galerie d'art de Zéro à l'Infini (9.9 km), Le Grand Café (14.0 km), Galerie d'Art Pygmalion (14.9 km).
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