Musée archéologique de la Vieille Paroisse
Rochefort · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The Archaeological Museum of the Old Parish is located in a former Romanesque church in the city center of Rochefort, in Charente-Maritime. Managed by the Geographical Society of Rochefort, an association founded in 1806, it presents archaeological collections gathered over several decades and testifies to the history of the Charente coast, its landscapes and populations throughout the millennia. The museum, open since 1979, regularly offers thematic exhibitions addressing local and regional archaeology as well as significant historical events. It welcomes the public every Wednesday afternoon and also offers a three-dimensional virtual tour. The historic building served as a Labor Exchange during the twentieth century before its transformation into a museum space.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · Closed
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 14:30–18:00
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
9 Av. Jean-Baptiste Rochambeau
Phone number
+33 5 46 87 50 91Official website
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Rochefort (or 5 min by car).
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Rochefort (or 5 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Galerie l'Escale (18.3 km), Galerie Aziyade (18.5 km).
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