Musée des arts et d'histoire et des guerres de Vendée
Cholet · Maine-et-Loire · Pays de la Loire
The Museum of Arts, History and Wars of Vendée is located in Cholet, in Maine-et-Loire. It occupies a contemporary architecture building situated in the heart of the city. The institution brings together two distinct sections: an art museum and a history museum offering collections of sculptures, paintings and objects bearing historical witness. The collections notably cover local history, from the origins of Cholet to the Great War. The museum also offers educational activities and makes its collections accessible online for consultation and study.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
27 Av. de l'Abreuvoir, 49300 Cholet, France
Phone number
02 41 49 29 00Official website
cholet.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Cholet (or 5 min by car).
Nearest station
About 20 min walk from station Cholet (or 5 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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