Le Chronographe, Archaeological museum in Rezé, France.
Le Chronographe museum presents archaeological findings and artifacts through digital displays and interactive installations across multiple exhibition spaces within a modern building structure.
The museum stands above the ancient port district of Ratiatum, a Gallo-Roman settlement that flourished between the first and third centuries beneath present-day Rezé.
The permanent exhibition uses digital tools and hands-on activities to demonstrate archaeological methods and reveal the daily activities of Ratiatum inhabitants.
The museum operates Wednesday through Sunday from February to June and September to December between 14:00 and 18:00, with extended hours during July and August.
A rooftop terrace observation deck provides direct views of the archaeological excavation areas and the former port infrastructure of ancient Ratiatum.
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: June 23, 2025 15:02
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