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Loire Sailors Museum - CRT Centre Val de Loire - EN

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Loire Sailors Museum

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Welcome to the XIXth century in Chouzé-sur-Loire in the world of the bargemen in those days. Meet men and women who buzzed around on the river banks and discover their job.

Opening times

From 10/04/2025 to 04/05/2025

Opening days :

thursday from 14h00 to 18h00
friday from 14h00 to 18h00
saturday from 14h00 to 18h00
sunday from 14h00 to 18h00

From 12/06/2025 to 21/09/2025

Opening days :

thursday from 14h00 to 18h00
friday from 14h00 to 18h00
saturday from 14h00 to 18h00
sunday from 14h00 to 18h00

From 23/10/2025 to 02/11/2025

Opening days :

thursday from 14h00 to 18h00
friday from 14h00 to 18h00
saturday from 14h00 to 18h00
sunday from 14h00 to 18h00

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Prices & Payment methods

Child rate From 12 years old tol 18 years old
Group rate + 10 pers. until 30.
Free rate - 12 years old

Payment methods

Description

Description of heritage

Descriptif du centre d'interprétation
Sailors' artefacts, models of famous Loire boats. A museum packed with memories of the golden days of the port at Chouzé-sur-Loire, a vibrant shipping centre.
Descriptif du parc et jardin
Sailors' artefacts, models of famous Loire boats. A museum packed with memories of the golden days of the port at Chouzé-sur-Loire, a vibrant shipping centre.
Descriptif du musée
Sailors' artefacts, models of famous Loire boats. A museum packed with memories of the golden days of the port at Chouzé-sur-Loire, a vibrant shipping centre.
Descriptif du site et monument historique
Sailors' artefacts, models of famous Loire boats. A museum packed with memories of the golden days of the port at Chouzé-sur-Loire, a vibrant shipping centre.