Le Chronographe

Le Chronographe is an archaeological museum in Rezé dedicated to artifacts and findings from the ancient port city. The exhibition spaces feature display cases, information panels, and interactive elements that place the objects within their historical context.

The museum tells the story of Ratiatum, a Gallo-Roman settlement that thrived from the first to third century beneath modern Rezé. The city served as a trading port before gradually declining in importance.

The museum displays everyday objects found beneath modern Rezé that reveal how people lived in the ancient city. Visitors can see the tools, pottery, and household items that show the daily routines of residents from nearly two thousand years ago.

The museum is easily accessible and well signposted throughout. Plan for about one to one and a half hours to explore the exhibitions fully.

From the museum's rooftop, visitors can look directly down at the active excavation sites and see the remains of ancient port structures. This view connects the museum directly to the archaeological site it documents.

Location: Rezé

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Nantes Métropole

Address: 21 rue Saint Lupien, 44400 Rezé

Opening Hours: February-June Wednesday-Sunday 14:00-18:00; July-August Tuesday-Sunday 14:00-19:00; September-December Wednesday-Sunday 14:00-18:00

Phone: 0252108320

Email: lechronographe@nantesmetropole.fr

Website: https://lechronographe.nantesmetropole.fr/home.html

GPS coordinates: 47.19179,-1.56480

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49