Musée du Long-Cours Cap-Hornier

The Musée du Long-Cours Cap-Hornier is housed in Solidor Tower and displays ship models, navigation instruments, and maritime artifacts from centuries of sea voyages. The four floors of this tower contain exhibits that document the history of seafaring and the development of maritime technology.

The museum opened in 1969 and received official recognition as a Musée de France in 2003. It preserves knowledge spanning several centuries of maritime history and the development of seafaring from early voyages to modern times.

The exhibits showcase the personal stories of sailors who navigated around Cape Horn. Visitors can see historical equipment and objects that reflect the difficult conditions of these dangerous sea routes.

The building sits on a headland between the Rance River and the open sea, easily accessible from central Saint-Malo. The location offers views of the water and the city's surrounding fortifications.

The collection includes a bronze astrolabe that came from a shipwreck dating to 1610 off Nagasaki and was catalogued in the Maritime Museum of Lisbon. This single object connects Japan's maritime history with European trade routes and documents a striking transoceanic exchange.

Location: Saint-Malo

Official opening: 1969

Phone: +33299407158

Website: http://rennet.org/tourism/stmalo/caphorn.htm

GPS coordinates: 48.63404,-2.02601

Latest update: December 18, 2025 11:40