Musée du Platin

An ecomuseum dedicated to the maritime history and traditions of the Ile de Ré. A visit full of island flavours on 4 exhibition levels:

- origins of the island and remains of the Abbaye des Châteliers (12th century), traditional activities: agriculture, fishing, oyster farming (model boats).

- The history of the island, including the history of headdresses, costumes, Charentais interiors with period furniture, and a fine collection of photos of the people of Rétais taken at the beginning of the last century.

- Ré-continent maritime links (from ferries to bridges)

- temporary exhibition: ‘Loisirs en Ré, 1850-1939’ (Leisure in Ré, 1850-1939)

- children's area (games, colouring, books).

- museum brochure in French and English.

The Musée du Platin also offers guided tours and events:
> the Abbaye des Châteliers
> Around the streets of Floating
> Discovering oyster farming in Rhaeto-Roussillon

> The museum is open :
- April to June and September to October: Monday to Thursday, 10am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 5pm and Friday, 9.30am to 12pm and 1pm to 4.30pm.

Closed on 21 April and Thursdays 1 and 8 May.

Groups of 12 or more can book all year round.