Automobile museum of Vendée, Automobile museum in Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, France.
The museum displays over 150 vehicles across a 3,300 square meter exhibition space, featuring automobiles from different periods of automotive history.
The GIRON family has maintained this automobile collection for 75 years, focusing on recovering and restoring vehicles that represent technological advancement.
The exhibits include period accessories, posters, and mannequins that demonstrate the evolution of transportation and its influence on French society.
Located on departmental road 949 between Les Sables d'Olonne and Talmont Saint Hilaire, the museum provides wheelchair access for all visitors.
The museum organizes auctions of duplicate vehicles, allowing collectors to acquire specimens from its extensive historical collection.
Location: Talmont-Saint-Hilaire
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: D949 Avenue des Sables, 85440 Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, France 85440 Talmont-Saint-Hilaire
Phone: +33251220581
Website: http://musee-auto-vendee.com
GPS coordinates: 46.47740,-1.66778
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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