Museum
in LA BARRE-DE-MONTS

Le Daviaud – A total immersion in the marshes

About us

  • Accueil Vélo
  • Engagés pour une destination durable
  • La Vélodyssée
  • Musée de France
  • Qualité Tourisme
  • Welcome
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Le Daviaud takes its name from the locality where it is located, in La Barre de Monts. Are you ready? It's a life-size immersion awaiting you.

As you pass through the gates of Le Daviaud, you are entering the Marais Breton Vendéen, a preserved natural environment that is both authentic and poetic.

The adventure begins with a 250m² gallery: Le Marais et les Hommes (The Marsh and its People). The lively, modern museography has been designed to make the visit as enjoyable as possible for all visitors, including children. This Musée de France tells you all about the construction of the marsh, its history and its culture. It’s a great place for the whole family to explore, with fun hands-on activities, testimonials from local people and multimedia displays.

From April to September, the exhibition continues outdoors. You can explore the marshlands and landscapes along a 1km trail, punctuated by 6 different worlds. Step by step, you’ll take a leap back in time, soaking up the soothing atmosphere and learning a little more about the habits and customs: salt farming, animal husbandry, festivals and dances in the dance barn, but also daily life at the time, in Louise’s bourrine.

As you can see, Le Daviaud is much more than an eco-museum: it’s an immersive experience. During the season, the team of mediators takes things a step further and invites you to slip into the shoes of the local inhabitants, the market gardeners, for the duration of an activity. Learn a few traditional dance steps, follow the baker as he bakes bread or makes your own butter in a bowl, admire the ningle jumping technique and look after the animals. In summer, unusual evening events also invite you to discover the site from a different angle.

Le Daviaud is involved in a number of initiatives:

– The entire visit (inside and out) is accessible to people with motor, visual, hearing and/or mental disabilities.
– Le Daviaud has been awarded the “Accueil Vélo” label, making it the perfect complement to the marshes you can explore on your own. Picnic tables around the site make it a perfect place to stop off.
– As part of the Welcome initiative, the site offers a quality visitor experience for English-speaking travellers thanks to an audio guide.

So, between two days at the seaside, dare to look back and take a closer look at the discreet Marais Breton Vendéen.

Themes

  • Popular arts and traditions
  • Ecomuseum
  • Environment and nature
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Openings

Opening hours from 08 February to 04 April 2025
TuesdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
fermé le lundi
Opening hours from 05 April to 29 June 2025
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm
SundayOpen from 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm
ferme le lundi
Opening hours from 30 June to 21 September 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm
SundayOpen from 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm
Opening hours from 22 September to 02 November 2025
TuesdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ferme le lundi

Rates

PricingMin.Max.
Full adult price
4 €5 €
Full adult price
8 €10 €
Full adult price
5,60 €7 €

Payment methods

  • Credit card
  • Cheques and postal orders
  • Holiday vouchers
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Services

Equipments

  • Picnic area
  • Restaurant

Services

Address

Le Daviaud
85550 LA BARRE-DE-MONTS
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