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Le Musée du Pays de Retz

Villeneuve-en-Retz

Step through centuries of Breton life in recreated scenes of vanished trades and salt marsh heritage. Hands-on workshops, from quill writing to ancient games, bring history alive for curious visitors of any age.

Hands-on workshops
Family-friendly
Local heritage focus
Volunteer-run

Tips

📜"you learn a thousand things about the region"
⭐"must-do for all ages" — visitor review
📅Wednesday workshops for kids

Le Musée du Pays de Retz

6 Rue des Moines, 44580 Villeneuve-en-Retz, France

+33 2 40 21 40 83

Free

museedupaysderetz.fr

Upcoming at Le Musée du Pays de Retz

Friday, Jun 12
Expositions temporaires au Musée du Pays de Retz

Expositions temporaires au Musée du Pays de Retz

June 12

Step inside a lovingly community-run museum where local history comes alive through free exhibitions and passionate guides. From salt-winning traditions to vanished trades, discover the stories that shaped Pays de Retz in an intimate setting that feels more like visiting a knowledgeable neighbor than a formal institution.

Exposition: Costumes, coiffes et veuze en Pays de Retz

Exposition: Costumes, coiffes et veuze en Pays de Retz

June 12

"Costumes, coiffes et veuze" showcases the Pays de Retz region's traditional dress and music through a local bagpipe called the veuze. It's a charming glimpse into Breton folk heritage, housed in a former convent.

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