Muséum du Coquillage

Over 50,000 shells to admire!
Whether you're curious, a collector or an enthusiast, the museum has something for everyone.
Pass through sumptuous rooms to discover shells from all over the world.
Discover these jewels of the sea, in a wide variety of shapes and colours.

People have always been fascinated by the strange beauty of shells, the infinite variety of shapes and textures and the subtlety of colours.
Some shells are veritable works of art!
The ocean and all its mysteries will be revealed to you through a collection that is unique in Europe.
Discover the most unusual inhabitants of the oceans: tropical shells, corals, crustaceans, clams and sharks.

Air-conditioned museum.
Ticket office closed 1 hour before museum closing time.

A Merveilles shop covering over 200m² (souvenirs, gifts) with a whole range of objects, minerals, real shells, jewellery designed from shells, as well as unusual curiosities. Free admission (without going through the museum).

2 fun tours for children, with a surprise at the end. Discover shells with Speedy and Glouton for 4-6 year olds, and quizzes for 7-11 year olds.

Low season: 10am-12.30pm & 2pm-6pm, Monday afternoons to Sundays.
July-August: 10am-7pm, daily.
Closed in January and from mid-November to mid-December.

Admission:
Adults €9 (over 18s)
Children €6
Free for children under 4.

Group rates on reservation.

Spoken languages

• English

Accepted animals

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• Credit card
• Holiday vouchers

Services

• Shop

• Group welcome from 15 to 50 people