Royan Museum
Discover the Royan Museum in Charente Maritime
Royan Museum is located in the former Pontaillac districtThe former museum disappeared with the Palais de Foncillon during the 1945 bombardment.
Through its various collections, the Museum reconstructs the history of the Royan region: the emergence of the town, the development of tourism, the Second World War, post-war reconstruction, and Pablo Picasso's famous stay in Royan.
The museum also features temporary exhibitions and a gift store.
It's within walking distance of Pontaillac beach and the Royan casino, also on Pontaillac beach. The museum, you're just a few minutes' drive from the town of Royan and the seafrontand the ferry across the Gironde to the Pointe du Verdon.
The Louis Simon art gallery, Grande Conche beach, Royan market and Notre dame de Royan church are also just a few minutes away. Closer to home, you'll find the Notre-Dame-des-Anges chapel.
Of course you can, The town of Royan also has other beaches, all worth discovering.
RoyanThe town of St. Tropez, in the south-west of France, is a pretty little town on the Atlantic coast. It lies at the entrance to the Gironde estuary, and is surrounded by seaside resorts.
Today, the museum is located in Pontaillac, in the building that formerly served as the Pontaillac market (les Halles), not far from Pontaillac beach and just a few meters from the Notre-Dame-des-Anges chapel, at 31 Avenue de Paris.
You can find out more by visiting on the official museum websiteor on Royan city website.
Vacation Accommodation Direct
Visit Royan Museum is a cultural institution dedicated to the history of this emblematic seaside resort on the French Atlantic coast. Located in the old Pontaillac market, in the heart of a historic district, the museum offers a chronological tour rich in artifacts and information about the town's past.
Practical information
- Address 31 avenue de Paris, 17200 Royan
- Opening hours :
- Wednesday to Friday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
- Rates :
- Adults: €4.20
- Reduced rate (students, jobseekers, RSA recipients, disabled people): €2.10
- Under 18s: free
- Adult guided tour: €6.50
- Reduced-rate guided tour : 4,50 €
- Workshops for young audiences: €4.20 to €6.80 depending on activity
- Groups: special rates available on request
- Contact : +33 5 46 38 85 96
Discovery and Activities
Where is the Musée de Royan?
The Musée de Royan is located in the Pontaillac district, close to the eponymous beach and casino. This district is renowned for its 19thᵉ century seaside architecture and lively atmosphere. The museum is easily accessible by car, with parking facilities nearby, as well as by public transport.
