Le Carton voyageur

About the museum

The museum opened in June 1996 under the name Cartopole. It came about through an initiative of the town of Baud, a collector couple and the town librarian, who wanted to build archives of postcards focused on Brittany. The managing association was dissolved at the end of 2011, and the town of Baud took over management in 2012.

In 2015, the institution left its first premises on rue d’Auray for Le Quatro, the town’s cultural hub on avenue Jean Moulin. On that occasion it took the name Le Carton voyageur. Today the museum has a permanent exhibition area and a room for temporary exhibitions.

The collections contain more than 120,000 postcards, a large share of which concern Brittany, as well as preparatory drawings and glass photographic plates. An online database, Cartolis, makes part of the holdings available. The museum is supported by Baud Communauté and attached to the town of Baud.

Each year a themed exhibition is presented; the 2026 one, “Le Tour du monde en 80 cartes postales”, follows an explorer from Baud between 1900 and 1901.

Highlights

• Permanent display on Brittany told through postcards
• 2026 exhibition “Le Tour du monde en 80 cartes postales”
• Collections available online via Cartolis
• Free games booklet for children
• Texts of the permanent display in English, Breton and Gallo

Permanent exhibition

• Parcours permanent – A journey through Brittany in the early 20th century, told through postcards, with texts in English, Breton and Gallo.

Founded

1996

Operated by

Ville de Baud

Visitors per year

approx. 4,415 (2019)

Admission & discounts

The rate covers the permanent display and the temporary exhibition. Payment in cash, by check or by card. Accepted partner cards: CNAS, CEZAM, Loisirs en Morbihan, ICOM and Bretagne Musées.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• 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 museum states that it is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility; reserved parking spaces are on rue du Pont Clas and avenue Jean Moulin. Induction loop for hard-of-hearing visitors. Tailored tours are organized with care facilities for people with intellectual disabilities.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Stroller-friendly
• Baby changing facilities

A free games booklet is handed out at reception on the day of the visit; it follows Malo, the museum’s guardian, through Brittany in the early 20th century. Occasional activities for young audiences. Strollers are allowed throughout the museum, and a baby changing table is in the toilets on the reception level.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in Le Quatro, near the RN 24 (the Rennes–Lorient axis). About 20 minutes from Pontivy, 30 minutes from Lorient, Josselin or Auray, and 40 minutes from Vannes.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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