Musée d’histoire locale et des guerres de Vendée
Association-run museum in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil on the Vendée wars from 1793 to 1796, with clothing, weapons and historical documents, open mainly in summer.
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About the museum
The museum is run by an association and is located in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, a delegated commune of Mauges-sur-Loire, the town where the first uprisings of the Vendée wars took place in 1793. It holds old clothing, headdresses, weapons and original documents from the 18th and 19th centuries that help to understand the causes of this conflict.
The display cases also show religious objects and ornaments, items recalling the presence of the Vikings in the 10th and 11th centuries, models on the history of Loire river transport, and paintings.
Every summer an exhibition is devoted to the great Vendée war. It begins with a film on the background to the uprising, then presents the main Vendée leaders, notably Charette, Stofflet and Bonchamps. A small bookshop offers books and comics on the subject. In 2026 the summer exhibition was set up in the Cathelineau chapel.
Highlights
- Clothing, headdresses, weapons and documents from the 18th and 19th centuries
- Summer exhibition on the Vendée war, 1793 to 1796
- Presentation of the Vendée leaders Charette, Stofflet and Bonchamps
- Models on the history of Loire river transport
Permanent exhibition
- Exposition d’été sur les guerres de Vendée – Film on the background to the 1793 uprising, followed by a presentation of the Vendée leaders Charette, Stofflet and Bonchamps; the exhibition is shown in July and August.
- Operated by
- Association du musée de Saint-Florent-le-Vieil
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 14 · Free for under 15s. |
Adult rate from age 15, as stated by the tourist office for the 2026 summer exhibition. Payment by cheque or cash.
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Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
A small bookshop offers books and comics on the Vendée wars at the end of the route.
Events & venue rental
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