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CASTLE-MUSEUM OF NOIRMOUTIER

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Place d'Armes, 85330Noirmoutier-En-L'île, France
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2024
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2024

Medieval castle-museum, one of the best preserved in the West, the museum in the dungeon offers a permanent exhibition

The castle sits at the heart of Noirmoutier-en-l'Île. A true emblem, even appearing on the new logo of the city, the castle of Noirmoutier, is a strong anchor of the Noirmoutier landscape. Built at the end of the 12th century by Pierre V, Lord of La Garnache, this medieval castle is one of the best preserved in the West. Around 1690, Josse Hertsfelt, governor of the island, had the governor's residence built and opened the current entrance, facing the port. In the 18th century, the castle was used to store military equipment, then it became a military fortress until 1895, when it was demilitarized. Inside, you can see the chair in which General d'Elbée was assassinated in January 1794, during the Vendée War. Located in the dungeon, the museum evokes the island's history with a permanent exhibition on the various prehistoric archaeological sites and the evolution of the castle from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Each year it hosts a new exhibition. The 2022 exhibition plunges into the Middle Ages as a source of inspiration for comics. The visit ends at the top of the keep with a remarkable panoramic view. Guided tours (in French and English) are offered in July and August. Also during school vacations (except summer ones), children's workshops are offered upon reservation. The castle of Noirmoutier is classified as a historical monument and its museum is labeled Museum of France.

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Clemous76
Visited in august 2019
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Visite non guidée du musée : intéressant avec des parties ludiques bien pensées. Une belle vue du haut du château. Dommage qu’il y avait les gradins du festival, pas de belle photo du château.
zugwin
Visited in november 2018
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Visite interressante
Une visite du château de Noirmoutier très intéressante pour les petits et les grands. Par une très belle journée, une jolie vue de l ile de Noirmoutier
laurence31
Visited in august 2018
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Très joli château au centre du village. Très intéressante visite guidée pour 1 € de plus ce qui permet de repérer rapidement les vitrines importantes du musée. Les horaires sont affichés à l'entrée.
Magnifique vue à 360 ° du haut de la tour.
Dommage qu'en août des gradins métalliques pour un festival défigurent la cour d'entrée.
Bouboue27
Visited in august 2017
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Jolie château que l'on voit de loin en mer. L'architecture est superbe, à voir aussi à l’intérieur.
fute_215345
Visited in august 2017
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Très joli château situé en centre ville, à découvrir aussi bien à l'extérieur qu'à l'intérieur.

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