Halle aux vivres
Former supply hall of the Brouage citadel, now a playful, interactive exhibition space on the history of the town.
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About the museum
The Halle aux vivres is a 17th-century building inside the citadel of Brouage. It was used to store provisions for the garrison. Today it houses the exhibition “Brouage se la raconte !”, a history-and-play space designed for families.
The route invites visitors to touch, listen to and discover the history of the town, its military architecture and its links with the Atlantic world. In the middle of the room, a replica of the 1703 relief map helps explain the fortress. A children’s trail tells the story of the town and of salt.
The hall is also the starting point for visits to the citadel. Free game booklets are available at the reception desk, which also offers treasure hunts in the citadel and educational activities for school groups and leisure centres.
Highlights
- Interactive exhibition “Brouage se la raconte !”
- Replica of the 1703 relief map
- Children’s trail on the history of the town and of salt
- Treasure hunts in the citadel
- Starting point for visits to the citadel
Permanent exhibition
- Brouage se la raconte ! – An interactive, playful space on the history of Brouage, to touch, listen to and discover, with a children’s trail.
- Operated by
- Syndicat mixte de Brouage
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3Students and job seekers, with proof |
| Children & teens | €3free up to age 9 · Free for children under 10. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free for the visitor with a disability and their companion. |
| Students & apprentices | €3With proof |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per personAdult groups of 10 or more; one accompanying person per group is free. |
| Families | €12Family rate as stated by the museum, without a clear definition of the group composition. |
| Combined ticket for guided tour of Brouage and exhibition | €10 |
| School group, students or leisure centre (per person) | €2.50For groups of 10 or more |
| Treasure hunt in the citadel (per team) | €3Ages 7 and up, no booking required |
Free admission: European Heritage Days
Payment by cash, bank card, ANCV holiday vouchers (including ANCV Connect) and Pass Culture.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The website shows the “Tourisme et Handicap” and “Famille Plus” labels; no specific facilities are described.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 9 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €12 · Family rate as stated by the museum, without a clear definition of the group composition. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
The exhibition is designed for families and pays particular attention to the youngest visitors. Free game booklets and treasure hunts in the citadel (“À la recherche de l’or blanc”, “Sur les traces de Champlain”) can be picked up at the reception desk during opening hours. The site holds the Famille Plus label.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
All car parks in Brouage are free.
To enter Brouage from the south, come via Marennes; from the north, via Rochefort. Access to the village and the ramparts is free.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours of Brouage are available as a combined ticket with the exhibition. Educational activities are offered to school groups and leisure centres. |
