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History & HeritageMusée de la marine de Loire
Châteauneuf-sur-Loire · Loiret · Centre-Val de Loire
European Heritage Days 2026
4 animations free on 19-20 September
Visite libre du musée et de l’exposition temporaire « Savoirs de Loire, un patrimoine vivant »
Free
Visites guidées exceptionnelles de deux sites majeurs sur les savoirs de Loire à Châteauneuf
Free
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The Loire River Maritime Museum, established in Châteauneuf-sur-Loire in the Loiret, is dedicated to the knowledge and practices related to boating in the Loire basin. It preserves collections relating to the maritime history of the Loire, including boat models, ancient tools and historical ceramics. The museum carries out active documentation and research work, supported by a resource center and local partners. It offers educational activities, temporary exhibitions and lectures aimed at promoting the Loire nautical heritage, notably recognized in 2025 as national intangible cultural heritage.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–18:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
1 Pl. Aristide Briand, 45110 Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, France
Phone number
02 38 46 84 46Official website
musee-marinedeloire.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Ancienne gare Marigny les Usages, 19 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
25 min by car from Saint-Jean-de-Braye.
Nearest station
Ancienne gare Marigny les Usages, 19 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
25 min by car from Saint-Jean-de-Braye.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 3 September 2026
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Galleries nearby: Corbeau Rouge, Galerie Julie Anne B. (7.1 km).
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