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Societies & CivilizationsMusée des traditions de l'île de Noirmoutier
La Guérinière · Vendée · Pays de la Loire
European Heritage Days 2026
3 animations free on 18-20 September
Visite libre du musée et de l'exposition "Costumes traditionnels de Noirmoutier"
Free · No booking
Source: European Heritage Days programme / OpenAgenda · synced 28 August at 10:15
Located in La Guérinière in Vendée, the Museum of Traditions of the Isle of Noirmoutier offers a documented approach to the daily life of the island's inhabitants in past centuries. Its permanent collections bear witness to the traditional activities that structured local life: maritime activities, salt production, as well as island housing recreated through period interiors. The museum also preserves a collection of traditional costumes and headdresses characteristic of Noirmoutier. Each year, a temporary exhibition allows visitors to revisit or deepen their understanding of certain aspects of this heritage. The establishment welcomes individual visitors and groups according to seasonal hours, with the possibility of guided tours by reservation.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · Closed
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–17:30
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–17:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–17:30
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–17:30
- Friday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–17:30
- Saturday
- Closed
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Place de l'Église
Phone number
+33 2 51 39 41 39Official website
ile-noirmoutier.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Pornic, 19 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
45 min by car from Challans.
Nearest station
Pornic, 19 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
45 min by car from Challans.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Galerie Georges Bessière (3.8 km), Galerie d'art Florence B (3.8 km), Galerie Gus'arts Wissalzer (4.1 km).
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