ALGAE, centre d'interprétation et de valorisation des algues
Cultural and scientific centre in Plouguerneau devoted to seaweed and the heritage of the goémoniers (seaweed gatherers), with a permanent exhibition and traditional boats.
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Over het museum
The association Karreg Hir, founded in 1985, campaigned to promote seaweed harvesting, which gives this coastal community its distinctive character. Thanks to donations, it built up a collection, mainly tools of the goémonier trade, along with photographic archives and testimonies. The écomusée des goémoniers et de l'algue opened at the same time as the Fête des goémoniers, held each year on the Koréjou site.
The association also owns two traditional seaweed-gathering boats, the Karreg Hir and the Fleur des îles, restored by volunteers and labelled as boats of heritage interest (bateaux d'intérêt patrimonial).
The ALGAE centre opened its doors on July 18. It presents the history, uses and future of seaweed, and reports on the scientific and economic news of the Breton seaweed sector.
Hoogtepunten
- Permanent exhibition on the history, uses and future of seaweed
- Collection of tools and objects of the goémonier trade
- Two traditional seaweed-gathering sailing boats, the Karreg Hir and the Fleur des îles
- Educational area for families and schools
- Small organic and vegetarian meals facing the sea
Vaste collectie
- Exposition permanente sur les algues – History, uses and future of seaweed, with the collections on the goémonier trade.
- Opgericht
- 1985
- Beheerder
- Association Karreg Hir
Toegangsprijzen & kortingen
| Volwassenen | € 8 |
|---|---|
| Met korting | € 5,50People with disabilities, job seekers, students |
| Kinderen & jongeren | € 5gratis t/m 6 jaar · Child rate for ages 7 to 12; free for children under 7. |
| Mensen met een beperking | € 5,50Reduced rate. |
| Studenten | € 5,50Reduced rate. |
| Groepen (vanaf 20 pers.) | –Guided commentary tours and activities for groups of 20 or more, or as a package, by quote. |
| Gezinnen | € 202 adults and 2 children. |
Tickets for free visits, valid for one day during the 2026 opening period. Free entry for children under 7, members of the association Karreg Hir, members of ICOM and members of the museums of the Passeport culturel du Finistère (29). Online ticketing.
Toegankelijkheid
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Lift: geen informatie
- Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
- Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats
- Hulphonden welkom
- Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
- Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
- Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
- Audiodescriptie
Access for visitors with reduced mobility to all areas. Induction loop, audio guides for visually impaired visitors, film with audio description and visitor booklet in Braille.
Kinderen & gezin
Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen
| Bezoekduur | ca. 60 min. |
|---|---|
| Toegang kinderen | gratis t/m 6 jaar |
| Gezinsticket | € 20 · 2 adults and 2 children. |
- Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
- Speeltuin / speelhoek
Educational area for schools and families, activities and workshops all year round; playground a stone's throw from the centre.
Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
Met de auto
Gratis parkeren · 20 m naar de ingang
Free car park opposite the building, with spaces reserved for visitors with reduced mobility.
- Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats
Address: 377 Koréjou, 29880 Plouguerneau.
Route plannenService & horeca
- Café
- Museumwinkel
Small organic and vegetarian meals, open access (caterer L'Échappée Gourmande), shop and online shop, picnic and play area by the beach.
Evenementen & zaalverhuur
- Ruimtes te huur
- Zakelijke evenementen
Equipped conference room, catering possible; request a quote.
Je bezoek plannen
| Rondleidingen | ja |
|---|---|
| Aanbod voor scholen | ja |
| Goed om te weten | Average visit duration: 1 hour. Guided commentary tours, excursions on the foreshore (estran) and sailing trips on the seaweed boats for groups. School activities are offered in French and Breton. |
