Escale Pêche, a covered site in the heart of the fish market, invites you to go behind the scenes of the fishing industry in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie.

Escale Pêche invites you to take a behind-the-scenes look at the small-scale fishing industry in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie: the history of the fishing port, the different species fished, fishing techniques, the job of the fisherman, working in an auction, the tasks of the fishmonger...

A visit to the permanent exhibition, "The journey of the fish from the ocean to the plate", also gives visitors a better understanding of the issues facing the fishing industry, as well as raising their awareness, as consumers, of the need to support small-scale fishing.

To complement your visit, you can also visit the fish auction on weekday mornings, depending on when it is open.

For children aged 6 and over, the "Jeannette the prawn" treasure hunt.

Temporary exhibition: "Croix-de-Vie to the rhythm of the landing".
Using old postcards, discover life in the fishing port and its inhabitants in the middle of the 20th century. Accessible when you visit the sea fishing discovery centre.

Groups welcome all year round by prior arrangement.

Visits must be booked in advance. Book your visit on the Escale Pêche website, by telephone or at the tourist offices of the Pays de Saint Gilles.

Prices

Full adult price : 7 € Children's price : 4 € Free of charge : 0 € Discounted rate : from 3€ to 5 € Discounted rate : from 3€ to 5 €
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Full adult price Lowest Price. 7€ /
Children's price

pour les 6-12 ans
Lowest Price. 4€ /
Discounted rate

pour les étudiants, demandeurs d'emploi et personnes à mobilité réduite : 5 € adultes et 3 € enfants de 6 à 12 ans
Lowest Price. 3€ Full Price. 5€
Discounted rate

Pass'Avantage Adulte 5 € et enfant 6/12 ans 3 € - Sur présentation du Pass
Lowest Price. 3€ Full Price. 5€

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Opening period

From 22 December 2025 to 30 December 2025
MondayOpen 10h to 13h and to 14h30 to 17h30
TuesdayOpen 10h to 13h and to 14h30 to 17h30

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Equipments

  • Projection room

Multimedia

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