Musée du Pays de Retz

The Museum of the Pays de Retz is a local history museum located in Villeneuve-en-Retz, in Loire-Atlantique. It explores the history, traditions and heritage of the Pays de Retz territory through its collections and exhibitions. Its main themes cover regional history, local costumes, salt exploitation and the legends of the territory. The museum also maintains a specialized library comprising over 2,500 works relating to the Pays de Retz, Brittany and Vendée, some dating back to the late 18th century. Regularly hosting temporary exhibitions, it offers an engaging tour adapted to the discovery of regional heritage.

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