An ecomuseum devoted to history and traditions of Île de Ré.

A visit full of flavours from the islands on four levels of exhibition:

> Origin of the island and vestiges  of the Châteliers Abbey (12th C.), activities : scale models of sailing boats, fishing, agriculture.

> Headdresses, costumes Rétais interior with period furniture, an outstanding collection of photos of Rétais people taken at the beginning of last century.

> Links island-mainland (from the ferry to the bridge)

> Oyster-farming : "from wildoysters to modern oyster-farming"

> Exhibition July-August 2007 : "Atlantic sails : traditional boats from the coasts of Gironde, Charente, Vendée" - workshops for children (scale models and painting on pebbles)

> Hare and hounds for kids a ludic discovery of the museum (for children aged 5 and over) + children’s play area (games, colourings, books).

Useful informations_______________________________________________________________

Opening :
From April to All Saint French school holidays Monday to Friday : 10.30am - 12.30pm / 2 - 6pm
Closed in October except holidays. Out of season by prior arrangement for groups.

Prices :
Adult €3,80
Child (6 - 12 years) €2,15 
Under 6 : free of charge

4 Cours Félix Faure - 17630 LA FLOTTE
Tel./Fax : 05 46 09 61 39 
E-mail : maison.du.platin@wanadoo.fr