Bâtisseurs de navires
June 12
Step inside the shipyards that built Nantes. This free museum tells the stories of the workers who hammered steel and fought for better conditions, not just the machines they operated.
History Exhibition
History ExhibitionHouse of People and Technology
Decré
Nantes' shipyards and canneries come alive through the workers who built them. This heritage center traces industrial history through personal stories, photographs, and production line artifacts that honor the human labor behind the machines.
Social history museum
Worker narratives
Shipbuilding heritage
Agri-food industry
Tips
👷"A museum of technology with a human face"
📘English booklets available on request
🥫agri-food tour covers six themed sections
Upcoming at House of People and Technology
Friday, Jun 12
Cycle « À la rencontre des métiers de l’industrie »
June 12
Roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with shipbuilding, foundry work, mechanics and aeronautics at these free discovery days. Meet the professionals, try the tools, and see why industrial careers deserve more respect.
L’agroalimentaire, une empreinte nantaise
June 12 at 10am
Step inside the story of the snacks you grew up with. This hands-on exhibition traces how the Loire River shaped Nantes into a powerhouse of French food brands, from LU biscuits to Cassegrain vegetables, with interactive games and vintage ads that'll spark serious nostalgia.
House of People and Technology
DecréOpens Tuesday at 10:00 AM
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionNantes' shipyards and canneries come alive through the workers who built them. This heritage center traces industrial history through personal stories, photographs, and production line artifacts that honor the human labor behind the machines.
Social history museum
Worker narratives
Shipbuilding heritage
Agri-food industry
Tips
👷"A museum of technology with a human face"
📘English booklets available on request
🥫agri-food tour covers six themed sections
Upcoming at House of People and Technology
Friday, Jun 12
Bâtisseurs de navires
June 12
Step inside the shipyards that built Nantes. This free museum tells the stories of the workers who hammered steel and fought for better conditions, not just the machines they operated.
Cycle « À la rencontre des métiers de l’industrie »
June 12
Roll up your sleeves and get hands-on with shipbuilding, foundry work, mechanics and aeronautics at these free discovery days. Meet the professionals, try the tools, and see why industrial careers deserve more respect.
L’agroalimentaire, une empreinte nantaise
June 12 at 10am
Step inside the story of the snacks you grew up with. This hands-on exhibition traces how the Loire River shaped Nantes into a powerhouse of French food brands, from LU biscuits to Cassegrain vegetables, with interactive games and vintage ads that'll spark serious nostalgia.