Maison de l'Oralité et du Patrimoine
Capbreton heritage house in a 16th-century building, with a playful presentation of local history and a hub for tales and storytelling.
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About the museum
The Maison de l'Oralité et du Patrimoine, often called MOP, occupies a rehabilitated 16th-century building in the heart of Capbreton. It preserves the town's memory and serves as a starting point for discovering the local heritage.
The Maison du Patrimoine traces the many faces of this port town from the Middle Ages to the present day, through a playful presentation: works from the heritage collection (paintings, sculptures, maps, objects), 3D glasses for walking over the Gouf de Capbreton, audio stations broadcasting stories collected from residents, and interactive games on a touch table and tablets. A temporary exhibition space presents new works every month.
The venue also houses the Pôle de l'oralité, dedicated to tales and storytellers: artists create their shows during residencies before the Festival du conte, the highlight of spring. Every two years, MOP organizes the Journées du Gouf, centered on the great underwater canyon and the ocean.
Highlights
- Walk on the Gouf de Capbreton with 3D glasses
- Audio stations with local stories and legends collected from residents
- Interactive games on a touch table and tablets
- The secrets of “vin de sable”
- The Pôle de l'oralité and the Festival du conte
Permanent exhibition
- Maison du patrimoine – parcours permanent – A playful presentation of Capbreton's history from the Middle Ages to today, with works from the heritage collection, 3D glasses for the Gouf and audio stations with local stories.
- Operated by
- Ville de Capbreton
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Activity booklets “Mon petit guide d'exploration” (ages 4 to 7 and 8 to 10) and the “Énigmes à Capbreton” trail (from age 7, ten riddles in the town center) are available to download. Interactive games on a touch table and tablets.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop selling items related to Capbreton's heritage. Terrace and garden for relaxing after the visit.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes (FR, ES, EN, DE) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Audio guides are available in French, Spanish, English, German and Gascon. Guided visits for all audiences (school groups, leisure centers, associations, groups): about 1 hour, 25 people at most; information, prices and bookings with MOP. Self-guided visits are possible. |
