From 6€
Thoniers Museum
An emblematic fishing port from 1850 to 1960, Etel owes its fame to its fishermen, who braved the ocean to hunt down sardines, tuna and other noble species. Today, these valiant men of the sea have their own sanctuary: the Musée des Thoniers.
Picturesque and authentic, the museum tells the moving story of these seafaring men. An associative cultural site promoting the region's maritime heritage.
As you wander between the models, marine objects and period reconstructions, you'll discover the life of the port and its sailors, fishing activities and sea rescue, as well as canneries, shipbuilding and the life of the hinterland, with windmills, tide mills and the little coastal train...
Like the Ria d'Etel itself, this museum of character is a source of inspiration for the many artists who exhibit here. At the crossroads of different territories, it's also a good starting point for discovering other remarkable sites in the surrounding area (Etel bar, Ile de St Cado, Pays d'Auray, Carnac-Quiberon or Lorient).
+ In July and August, discover the museum through a weekly guided tour led by museum enthusiasts.
+ For children, a variety of play trails for ages 4 and up.
Picturesque and authentic, the museum tells the moving story of these seafaring men. An associative cultural site promoting the region's maritime heritage.
As you wander between the models, marine objects and period reconstructions, you'll discover the life of the port and its sailors, fishing activities and sea rescue, as well as canneries, shipbuilding and the life of the hinterland, with windmills, tide mills and the little coastal train...
Like the Ria d'Etel itself, this museum of character is a source of inspiration for the many artists who exhibit here. At the crossroads of different territories, it's also a good starting point for discovering other remarkable sites in the surrounding area (Etel bar, Ile de St Cado, Pays d'Auray, Carnac-Quiberon or Lorient).
+ In July and August, discover the museum through a weekly guided tour led by museum enthusiasts.
+ For children, a variety of play trails for ages 4 and up.
Opening times
From 14/12/2024 to 11/01/2025
From 08/02/2025 to 09/03/2025
From 29/03/2025 to 02/11/2025
From 13/12/2025 to 11/01/2026
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3 Impasse Jean Bart
56410 Étel
56410 Étel
Pricing
Base rate - Adult Full rate
6 €
Children's rate (Gratuit pour les moins de 8 ans)
3 € in 4 €
Reduced rate (détenteurs de cartes ou titres spéciaux)
5 €
Family rate (2 adultes et 2 enfants payants ou plus)
20 €
Group rate (moins de 10 pers. Forfait à 60€)
6 €
Subscriber rate (souscription à la carte de fidélité)
25 €
Facilities
Projection room
Services
Library
Store
Games area
Type of equipment
Museum
Payment methods
Payment cards
Bank and postal cheques
Holiday voucher
Species
Groups
From 10 in 80 Person
Disabled access
Accessible to people with reduced mobility
Spoken languages
French
English