L'Atelier de la sardine : Museum - Art gallery - Shop

L'Atelier de la Sardine retraces the history and craftsmanship of the last cannery in Vendée through a visit to the interactive museum. Take advantage of our audio guides and interactive screens for children and adults.

Discover a new documentary film on the history of fishing and the expertise of the cannery. Then come on board and experience sardine fishing in virtual reality!

After your visit, try our tastings in the shop and enjoy our aperitif boards on the terrace.

Free admission.

On presentation of Pass'Avantage 2026: 1 tin of vintage 2024 sardines free on purchases of €45 or more.

Contact

1 Chemin des Gabelous (En face du Casino)
85800 SAINT-GILLES-CROIX-DE-VIE
FRANCE
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Practical information

Opening times

from 01/04/2026 to 30/09/2026
Sunday from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Monday from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Tuesday from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Wednesday from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Thursday from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Friday from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
Saturday from 10:00:00 to 19:00:00
from 01/10/2026 to 31/10/2026
Sunday from 10:00:00 to 13:00:00 and from 14:30:00 to 18:30:00
Monday from 10:00:00 to 13:00:00 and from 14:30:00 to 18:30:00
Tuesday from 10:00:00 to 13:00:00 and from 14:30:00 to 18:30:00
Wednesday from 10:00:00 to 13:00:00 and from 14:30:00 to 18:30:00
Thursday from 10:00:00 to 13:00:00 and from 14:30:00 to 18:30:00
Friday from 10:00:00 to 13:00:00 and from 14:30:00 to 18:30:00
Saturday from 10:00:00 to 13:00:00 and from 14:30:00 to 18:30:00
from 01/11/2026 to 31/12/2026
Tuesday from 10:00:00 to 13:00:00 and from 14:30:00 to 18:30:00
Wednesday from 10:00:00 to 13:00:00 and from 14:30:00 to 18:30:00
Thursday from 10:00:00 to 13:00:00 and from 14:30:00 to 18:30:00
Friday from 10:00:00 to 13:00:00 and from 14:30:00 to 18:30:00
Saturday from 10:00:00 to 13:00:00 and from 14:30:00 to 18:30:00
Display all dates
Open all year round

Museum theme

Ecomuseum
Maritime

Museum category

Private museum

Access to the free site

Yes

Location

Spoken language

French

Facilities

Projection room

Services

Shop

Further information

Groups accepted from 1 to 50 persons
Pets allowed
Visible point of interest without tour

Rates and payment methods

Prices

Free of charge (Entrée gratuite pour tous.)
Discounted rate (Sur présentation du Pass'Avantage : 1 boîte de sardines millésimées 2024 offerte à partir de 45€ d'achats.)

Payment methods

Credit card
Cheques and postal orders

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