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History & HeritageMusée Ernest Cognacq
Saint-Martin-de-Ré · Charente-Maritime · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
European Heritage Days 2026
3 animations free on 18-20 September
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Visite libre du musée Ernest Cognacq
Free
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The Ernest Cognacq Museum is an art and history museum located in Saint-Martin-de-Ré, in Charente-Maritime. It occupies an architectural complex composed of a fifteenth-century mansion, a contemporary wing, and French gardens. Its collections cover the history of the island of Ré from its first settlements to the present day, with thematic sections devoted to Vauban's fortifications, maritime history, ceramics and fine arts, as well as a section dedicated to the penal colony. The museum hosts temporary exhibitions, lectures, and educational activities for schools and families, benefiting from the Tourism and Disability label.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–19:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–19:00
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:00–19:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–19:00
- Friday
- 10:00–19:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–19:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
13 Av. Victor Bouthillier
Phone number
+33 5 46 09 21 22Official website
musee-ernest-cognacq.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
La Rochelle - Porte Dauphine, 17 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
25 min by car from La Rochelle.
Nearest station
La Rochelle - Porte Dauphine, 17 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
25 min by car from La Rochelle.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Musée des Beaux-Arts de La Rochelle
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Musée du Nouveau Monde de La Rochelle
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Galleries nearby: Galerie Glineur (323 m), Ador Experience (3.1 km), MamMuti (3.5 km).
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