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
Housed in a former shipyard building, this museum brings Nantes' industrial past to life through the voices of retired workers. Wander exhibits on shipbuilding, foundries, and working-class culture while hearing firsthand accounts of life on the docks.
industrial heritage museum
working-class history
former shipyard workers
maritime heritage
Tips
👷"A museum of technology with a human face"
🗣️book the 'meet a former worker' session
📖English booklets available at reception
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 Friday at 10:00 AM
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionHoused in a former shipyard building, this museum brings Nantes' industrial past to life through the voices of retired workers. Wander exhibits on shipbuilding, foundries, and working-class culture while hearing firsthand accounts of life on the docks.
industrial heritage museum
working-class history
former shipyard workers
maritime heritage
Tips
👷"A museum of technology with a human face"
🗣️book the 'meet a former worker' session
📖English booklets available at reception
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.