The museum installed in an old school built in 1891 presents the daily life at the beginning of the XXth century of the inhabitants of the Pays d’Olonne. Discover through 6 exhibition rooms traditional crafts, costumes and headdresses, a rural interior, the tools of the salt maker, the peasant, the winemaker, the still of the vintage boiler, a class, souvenirs and objects of the 1914-1918 war. Playful course for children.

Musée des Traditions Populaires
30, rue du Général Charette
85340 Olonne sur Mer
Phone: 02 51 96 95 53
memoiredesolonnes@wanadoo.fr
Musée des Traditions Populaires
30, rue du Général Charette
85340 Olonne sur Mer
Phone: 02 51 96 95 53
memoiredesolonnes@wanadoo.fr

The museum installed in an old school built in 1891 presents the daily life at the beginning of the XXth century of the inhabitants of the Pays d’Olonne. Discover through 6 exhibition rooms traditional crafts, costumes and headdresses, a rural interior, the tools of the salt maker, the peasant, the winemaker, the still of the vintage boiler, a class, souvenirs and objects of the 1914-1918 war. Playful course for children.

OPENING HOURS:
In July and August:
- from 3 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (except Saturdays and Sundays) and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (except public holidays).
In April, June, September and All Saints:
- from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).
The rest of the year:
- every Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- groups by appointment all year round.
- for children a fun route.
Tariffs 2021:
- Adult: 5 €
- Child (6 to 12 years old): € 2
