Pays-de-la-Loire Vendee Museums (85)

Cognac Museum: The Cognac Museum is actually out of the region in the city of Cognac (17). Worth a visit if you like that sort of thing.
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Ecomuse de la Bourrine du Bois Juquaud: Built in 1818, la Bourrine du Bois Juquaud is an ensemble of authentic constructions. In the Marais Breton Vendeen. Can be found at Le Bois Juquaud, Saint Hilaire de Riez (85).
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Tel: 02 51 49 27 37 Fax: 02 51 93 83 02

Ecomusee du Marais Breton Vendeen: Visit the Ecomusee du Breton Vendeen at Le Daviaud, 85550, La Barre de Monts. See website for further details.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 02 51 93 84 84 

Ecomusee le Daviaud: Lying between sea and land, the Marais Breton Vendeen, the marshes of the hinterland. This is the Eco-museum le Daviaud in La Barre des Monts (85). Situated on a 60 hectare estate the museum has tours and presentations of it's eco system.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 02 51 93 84 84 Fax: 02 51 49 26 70

Le Pain Calin: Bakery Museum at Sallertaine, Vendee. Period settings and practical demostrations of the history of baking. See the website for more details.
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Tel: 02 51 35 40 58 Fax: 02 51 35 40 68

Musee Automobile de Vendee: Discover the History of French motoring at Talmont-St-Hilaire. Established in 1976. Open every day From April to October. Parking available, Picnic area, souvenir shop. Disabled access. Call or see the website for more details.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 02 51 22 05 81 Fax: 02 51 22 06 20

Musee de l'Abbaye Sainte-Croix: Modern and contemporary art at Rue de Verdun, Les Sables d'Olonne. The museums rich collection includes works by Georg Baselitz, Remi Blanchard, Philippe Cognee, Robert Combas and more. Local maritime traditions of a fishing port are also represented.
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Send an e-mail Tel: 02 51 32 06 16 Fax: 02 51 32 01 17

Musee du Coquillage: Museum of Sea Shells at Les Sables d'Olonne. Open all year. Has varied exhibits of rare and unusual crustaceans, starfish, crabs, giant clams, and even sharks. Unique in Europe.... See website or call for more information. Adults €6.
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Tel: 02 51 23 50 00 Fax: 02 51 23 40 75

Musee Milcendeau Jean Yole: Museum and Art gallery dedicated to the Matisse-inspired painters Milcendeau and Jean Yole. Open from late February to September, with exceptions. regular events. Adult entry €3.80. Call for details or group bookings. At Le Bois Durand, Soullans.
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Tel: 02 51 35 03 84