Musée de l’Île d’Oléron

The Musée de l'Île d'Oléron is a history museum in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron that holds over 500 objects tracing the island's story from prehistoric times onward. The collection spans multiple periods and displays items that reflect how people lived and worked across different eras.

The museum was founded in the early 1960s to preserve the island's historical heritage and pass it on to future generations. The objects gathered at that time still form the core of what you see today.

The museum displays traditional island activities such as wine growing, salt making, resin harvesting, oyster farming, and fishing through its exhibitions. You can see how these crafts shaped daily life and work on Oléron for centuries.

The museum is located in the center of Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron and is easy to reach on foot. A visit typically takes an hour or two depending on your pace and interest in the collections.

The museum runs an annual escape game each August where visitors solve puzzles connected to the island's heritage. This hands-on activity offers a playful way to learn more about Oléron while exploring the collections.

Location: Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron

Fee: Yes

Address: 9 Pl. Gambetta, 17310 Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France

Phone: +33546750516

Website: https://ile-oleron-marennes.com/preparer-mes-vacances/loisirs/patrimoine-et-musees/le-musee-de-l-ile-d-oleron-111708

GPS coordinates: 45.94281,-1.30665

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:00