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The water tower opens its doors to you and invites you to experience a spectacular escape 70 metres above the ground! From the top of the platform, reached by lift, you can enjoy a breathtaking view. Preferably on a clear, sunny day, so you don't get your head stuck in the clouds… The panorama extends 360° over the marsh, forest, dunes and islands. In a single glance, you can take in the immensity of these natural areas. Binoculars and orientation tables positioned at the four cardinal points help you to see more clearly.
Kulmino also houses two permanent exhibitions:
– Water, life and us”: what better place than a water tower to explain the cycle from source to tap in a simple and entertaining way?
– Landscapes and renewable energies”: an invitation to decipher the way in which man shapes the landscape and makes the most of its natural resources. As a bonus, a virtual reality headset lets you immerse yourself in an offshore wind farm.
During the summer, the experience is rounded off by landscape readings and unusual nocturnes with the promise of sublime sunsets!
At Notre Dame de Monts, Kulmino adds relief to the meadows of the Marais Breton Vendéen. The structure with the evocative name dominates the Monts landscape like a local totem. It is often used as a landmark by walkers, cyclists, aviators and drivers in a marsh that stretches as far as the eye can see. You’ll have no trouble getting to the foot of this water tower. Still in operation, its 5,000 m3 tank supplies drinking water to the commune of Notre Dame de Monts, its neighbours La Barre de Monts and Saint Jean de Monts, as well as the islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier.
Take advantage of your visit to take a break in the gentle marshland. Picnic tables are available for lunch and snacks. On this site, which has been awarded the Accueil Vélo label, cyclists will also appreciate the presence of an inflation station.
Kulmino also houses two permanent exhibitions:
– Water, life and us”: what better place than a water tower to explain the cycle from source to tap in a simple and entertaining way?
– Landscapes and renewable energies”: an invitation to decipher the way in which man shapes the landscape and makes the most of its natural resources. As a bonus, a virtual reality headset lets you immerse yourself in an offshore wind farm.
During the summer, the experience is rounded off by landscape readings and unusual nocturnes with the promise of sublime sunsets!
At Notre Dame de Monts, Kulmino adds relief to the meadows of the Marais Breton Vendéen. The structure with the evocative name dominates the Monts landscape like a local totem. It is often used as a landmark by walkers, cyclists, aviators and drivers in a marsh that stretches as far as the eye can see. You’ll have no trouble getting to the foot of this water tower. Still in operation, its 5,000 m3 tank supplies drinking water to the commune of Notre Dame de Monts, its neighbours La Barre de Monts and Saint Jean de Monts, as well as the islands of Yeu and Noirmoutier.
Take advantage of your visit to take a break in the gentle marshland. Picnic tables are available for lunch and snacks. On this site, which has been awarded the Accueil Vélo label, cyclists will also appreciate the presence of an inflation station.
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- Observatory
- Picnic area
- Car park
- Toilets
- Shop
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Pricing | Min. | Max. |
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Basic price adult | 4 € | 5 € |
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