The Dobrée Museum in Nantes
Located in the heart of Nantes, the Dobrée Museum is an unusual heritage complex that blends history, art, and heritage.
Recently renovated, it reopens its doors to offer you a fascinating journey through 500,000 years of history.
Featuring archaeological treasures, art objects, and curiosities from around the world, this visit promises an enriching experience for all ages.
The Dobrée Museum takes its name from a wealthy 19th-century collector and patron from Nantes, Thomas Dobrée, who bequeathed his impressive collection and neo-medieval palace to the city.
Today, the site comprises three iconic buildings:
The museum houses more than 2,400 works dating from prehistory to the 19th century. Highlights include:
Beyond its collections, the Dobrée Museum regularly offers temporary exhibitions, lectures, and family-friendly activities.
Thanks to its immersive scenography, you will be able to explore history from a new perspective by handling reproductions of objects.
📍 Address: Musée Dobrée, 1 Place Jean V, 44000 Nantes
🕒 Hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer.
💰 Rates: €7 and free admission for all on special days. Reduced rates available.
Just 10 minutes from Nantes Airport, the Best Western Atlantys welcomes you with family, friends, or as a couple in Saint-Herblain.
Our 50 quiet rooms are modern and air-conditioned. Free, secure parking is available during your stay.
Take advantage of the hotel's many services, such as the breakfast buffet, the fitness room to stay in shape, or the lounge bar to relax after a day of sightseeing. €7 and free admission for all on special days. Reduced rates available.
Recently renovated, it reopens its doors to offer you a fascinating journey through 500,000 years of history.
Featuring archaeological treasures, art objects, and curiosities from around the world, this visit promises an enriching experience for all ages.
A Museum with Unique Architecture
The Dobrée Museum takes its name from a wealthy 19th-century collector and patron from Nantes, Thomas Dobrée, who bequeathed his impressive collection and neo-medieval palace to the city.
Today, the site comprises three iconic buildings:
- the neo-medieval house;
- a 15th-century manor house;
- two 20th- and 21st-century extensions in the heart of an Anglo-Norman garden.
Exceptionally Rich Collections
The museum houses more than 2,400 works dating from prehistory to the 19th century. Highlights include:
- the funerary casket of the heart of Anne of Brittany, a precious historical relic believed to contain the Duchess's heart;
- a Gallic coin, the obverse of which is inspired by the Greek god Apollo;
- the Rezé lararium, a set of sculptures designed to protect a household or neighborhood;
- a Flemish and Italian cabinet of curiosities in the form of a chest.
An Immersive Experience at the Heart of History
Beyond its collections, the Dobrée Museum regularly offers temporary exhibitions, lectures, and family-friendly activities.
Thanks to its immersive scenography, you will be able to explore history from a new perspective by handling reproductions of objects.
Practical Information
📍 Address: Musée Dobrée, 1 Place Jean V, 44000 Nantes
🕒 Hours: Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer.
💰 Rates: €7 and free admission for all on special days. Reduced rates available.
Book your 3-star hotel near Nantes
Just 10 minutes from Nantes Airport, the Best Western Atlantys welcomes you with family, friends, or as a couple in Saint-Herblain.
Our 50 quiet rooms are modern and air-conditioned. Free, secure parking is available during your stay.
Take advantage of the hotel's many services, such as the breakfast buffet, the fitness room to stay in shape, or the lounge bar to relax after a day of sightseeing. €7 and free admission for all on special days. Reduced rates available.
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