Things to see and do Pays De La Loire

Located a few meters from the banks of the Maine River, this museum is composed of two very distinct places. On the one hand, the Saint-Jean Hospital, in its magnificent 12th century room, houses Le Chant du monde, a masterpiece by Jean Lurçat. These ten panels, 80 metres long, are inspired by the famous tapestry of the Apocalypse by John of Bruges. The part known as the former orphanage dates from the 17th century and houses some sixty works exhibited chronologically, mixing temporary works and the museum's own collection (Jean Lurçat, Josep Grau-Garriga and Thomas Gleb).

Founded in 1801, the Beaux-Arts are housed in several buildings in the historic centre, including a magnificent 15th-century town house, the Logis Barrault, in the flamboyant Gothic style. Covering 3,000 m², the museum has two sections: one devoted to sculpture and painting (particularly primitive and classical), the other to the history of Angers (objects from archaeological excavations). It also includes a graphic arts room and a garden decorated with statues which, in the 20th century, replaced the orchard where the famous Doyenné du Comice pear was invented.

At the entrance to Batz-sur-Mer, a beach like you like with the rocks, its menhir, the beauty of the ocean… and its small, friendly restaurant.

It does not invent! The museum recounts 130 years of artisanal and industrial history dedicated to the manufacture of this essential accessory that revolutionized the choletaise industry. He occupies an old factory and bears witness to a concept that has hit: install factories in the countryside! From the factory to the museum, there was only one step, which he invites you to pass in turn and you will not regret it. Videos and demonstrations organized the visit where unusual unusual models, tools and machines are available.

Three places for a museum: the gallery space, the shop. The museum reveals everything from sardine fishing in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie from the 17th century to the present day, testimonials from sailors and sardine boats, sea songs, model boats... The gallery exhibits vintage sardine tins illustrated by the artists, but also the work of painters, photographers, sculptors... In the shop, a wide choice of sardines and spreads, sardine rillettes, salmon mousse, scallop tapas and tuna with lime.