Musée du Long-Cours Cap-Hornier

The museum occupies four floors of the Solidor Tower, presenting extensive collections of maritime artifacts, navigation instruments, and sailing ship models.

The institution opened its doors in 1969 and received recognition as a Musée de France in 2003, documenting centuries of maritime exploration.

The exhibitions highlight the experiences of sailors navigating around Cape Horn through documents, photographs, ship equipment, and personal testimonies.

Located on the banks of the Rance River, the museum recorded increasing visitor numbers, reaching 17,660 visitors during its final year in 2019.

The collection includes a bronze astrolabe from the Marine Museum in Lisbon, recovered from La Nau Madre de Deus wreck near Nagasaki in 1610.

Location: Saint-Malo

Official opening: 1969

Phone: +33299407158

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

GPS coordinates: 48.63404,-2.02601

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:55