Musée Le Blockhaus des Sables d'Olonne
The Second World War in the Vendée. Take a unique, immersive tour of an authentic 350m2 blockhouse for a thrilling journey back in time!
Discover the history of Les Sables d'Olonne from 1939 to 1945 through illustrated explanatory panels, an educational film and life-size scenes with mannequins all dressed in period costume.
Visit this authentic hospital bunker with its operating theatre in action in August 1944, following a naval and air battle off the port of Les Sables d'Olonne, until the arrival of the French Resistance forces.
The 20 rooms of this rare 350 m² hospital blockhouse, which have remained in their exceptional original condition since 1943, have been carefully refurbished with objects from daily life under the Occupation.
Guided tours in French: from 1 July to 31 August, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am, €1 extra per person, booking required (by phone or on site).
Visites Guidées en Anglais - Guided Tours in English : from the 1st of July to the 31st of August, every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 am, 1€ more per person, by reservation (by phone or on site).
Take advantage of guided tours during the school holidays.
Free treasure hunt for children aged 5/12.
Length of visit: approx. 1h15.
Last admission: 1 hour before closing time.
Admission charge:
9.50/adult (aged 13 and over).
7/5-12 years, PRM, veterans (all conflicts) and military personnel.
Open from 8 February to 3 December 2025.
April to September, 10am-7pm.
February/March and October to December, 10am-6pm.
Open on public holidays, except 1 January and 25 December 2025.
Discover the history of Les Sables d'Olonne from 1939 to 1945 through illustrated explanatory panels, an educational film and life-size scenes with mannequins all dressed in period costume.
Visit this authentic hospital bunker with its operating theatre in action in August 1944, following a naval and air battle off the port of Les Sables d'Olonne, until the arrival of the French Resistance forces.
The 20 rooms of this rare 350 m² hospital blockhouse, which have remained in their exceptional original condition since 1943, have been carefully refurbished with objects from daily life under the Occupation.
Guided tours in French: from 1 July to 31 August, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10am, €1 extra per person, booking required (by phone or on site).
Visites Guidées en Anglais - Guided Tours in English : from the 1st of July to the 31st of August, every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:30 am, 1€ more per person, by reservation (by phone or on site).
Take advantage of guided tours during the school holidays.
Free treasure hunt for children aged 5/12.
Length of visit: approx. 1h15.
Last admission: 1 hour before closing time.
Admission charge:
9.50/adult (aged 13 and over).
7/5-12 years, PRM, veterans (all conflicts) and military personnel.
Open from 8 February to 3 December 2025.
April to September, 10am-7pm.
February/March and October to December, 10am-6pm.
Open on public holidays, except 1 January and 25 December 2025.
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