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Maison Phare de Trousse Chemise

Museum ,  Sciences and technology ,  Natural sciences ,  Private museum ,  Eco-museum in Les Portes-en-Ré
  • It was in 1875 that the fire of this flagship house, the last in Charente-Maritime, was finally lit to meet the needs of access to the proud of Ars.

  • Nestled in the Trousse Chemise wood, the Maison-Phare was built to secure navigation in the Fier d’Ars thanks to a lantern visible up to 20 km away. It was assisted by a downstream light located 230m away near the access path to the beach.
    Now restored by the Association for the Protection of the Small Heritage of Portes-en-Ré, the A4P, it houses semi-permanent exhibitions on the climate, the ocean and the preservation of the coasts.

    This summer discover the "Water and Nature"...
    Nestled in the Trousse Chemise wood, the Maison-Phare was built to secure navigation in the Fier d’Ars thanks to a lantern visible up to 20 km away. It was assisted by a downstream light located 230m away near the access path to the beach.
    Now restored by the Association for the Protection of the Small Heritage of Portes-en-Ré, the A4P, it houses semi-permanent exhibitions on the climate, the ocean and the preservation of the coasts.

    This summer discover the "Water and Nature" exhibitions, an exhibition around three themes, the ocean, a reservoir of biodiversity, water a vital resource (photos by Yann Arthus-Bertrand), water a resource to be shared.
    Two other exhibitions to see: the history of the lighthouse and Gueules de Ré the caricatures of La Fruche.

    Open: July 5 to August 31, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    Free admission.
  • Spoken languages
    • French
Services
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Tourist information
Openings
  • From July 5, 2023
    until August 31, 2023
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    3:00 PM - 7:00 PM