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History & HeritageMusée du long-cours cap-hornier
Saint-Malo · Ille-et-Vilaine · Bretagne
The Museum of Cape Horn Long-Distance Sailing is located in Saint-Malo, in Ille-et-Vilaine. Labeled as a "Musée de France" since 2003, it is dedicated to maritime history and long-distance navigation, particularly around the passage of Cape Horn. The museum is part of Breton cultural heritage and reflects the historical importance of Saint-Malo as a major French maritime port. Its collections document the lives of sailors and the activity of merchant ships using the great ocean routes.
Practical information
Address
Quai Sébastopol, 35400 Saint-Malo, France
Phone number
02 99 40 71 58Official website
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Nearest station
About 30 min walk from station Saint-Malo (or 10 min by car).
Nearest station
About 30 min walk from station Saint-Malo (or 10 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking.
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