Guided tours La Turballe

This wood sardinizer, equipped with the conventional trawl, is the precursor of deep water trawlers. Built in 1964, this 24-barrel boat sailed at sea until 1992 and today is the living memory of fishing at La Turballe. Saved from destruction by passionate people, he discovered himself in the harbor, afloat. His visit (45 minutes) shows the hard life on board where any notion of comfort is banished: small space, thin mattress on the sleeves, square where the men of the sea were restored 1.20 m high… The time for a visit, become the sailor on the edge. A unique visit to discover the fishing techniques practiced, the work of the sailors of the position before the crew post and the cooler and explore the different compartments of the boat. You will be able to follow the different times of a fishing season. A good family visit.

Discover the history of La Turballe and its inhabitants through various guided walks by the association Au Gré des Vents. These discovery tours allow you to understand how the port was created, to visit it, to know its activities in detail, to attend a fish auction, to go and see how the Turballa sardines cannery works. Meet at one o'clock in the morning to follow the sale of freshly landed fish at the auction for 1 hour and 15 minutes. The visit will allow you to discover the services offered by the port, but also the fishing seasons, the fleet and the species caught. This will help you better understand the fish's journey from the sea to your plate. An original and exciting experience to live that is worth getting up early, even during the holidays!

Plunge into the atmosphere of the activity that has made the richness of the first fishing port of the Loire countries and the eighth French fishing port. By visiting the Museum of Fisheries Museum, you will know all about the evolution of the craft, the boats and the working conditions of the fisherman. From the sardinic trawls from the end of the nineteenth century to the current offshore trawlers armed for anchovy fishing, the turbine fishing world will no longer have any secrets for you leaving this magical place. You will also discover the history of the harbor, the evolution of the turbine fishery, the history of its canneries, the present activity… The present exhibition will make you understand today's fishing activity, the trades, fishing techniques thanks to tools, photos, documents and mock-ups highlight the propellant fishing. It's This visit is aimed at the whole family, a playful journey is offered to children. In addition, guided tours are proposed during the summer: from an old fishing boat, from the port, from the shouting. Contact the tourist office.