Muséum du Coquillage, Shell museum in Les Sables-d'Olonne, France
The Muséum du Coquillage displays more than 50,000 shells from different regions of the world, particularly specimens from Indonesia and Asia.
The neoclassical building opened its doors in 1895, marking the beginning of systematic shell collection preservation in Les Sables-d'Olonne.
The museum maintains five distinct exhibition areas that present shells, corals, and marine specimens through scientific and educational perspectives.
Visitors can explore the collections daily, purchase marine-themed items at the museum shop, and contact staff at 02 51 23 50 00.
The facility includes specialized displays of shark-related items and jewelry crafted from natural marine materials, demonstrating varied shell applications.
Location: Les Sables-d'Olonne
Inception: January 1, 1895
Address: 8 Rue du Maréchal Leclerc 85100 Les Sables-d'Olonne
Phone: +33251235000
Website: http://museum-du-coquillage.com
GPS coordinates: 46.49783,-1.78542
Latest update: March 4, 2025 18:09
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