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The Ile d'Oléron museum, originally named the Alienor Museum of Aquitaine, was founded in 1963. It reopened in 2006 in an old farm in downtown Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron. The museum houses more than 4,000 objects, including 1,650 restored, covering various fields such as archaeology, fine arts, ethnology, local history and natural sciences. Its collections include archaeological pieces, textiles, paintings, traditional tools and sound and paper archives.

The museum offers chronological journeys on the history of the island, as well as exhibitions on 19th century lifestyles, traditional activities such as saliculture, oyster farming and fishing. Interactive devices, such as sound ambiences, historical films and a touch model of salt marshes, enrich the visit. A fun course is specially designed for children, making the experience accessible to all.

Labeled Museum of France, it is located 9 Place Gambetta in Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, in the Charente-Maritime department. Its collections reflect the cultural and economic diversity of the island, with objects related to navigation, agriculture and local trades. The museum serves as an ideal introduction to discover Oléron, mixing material and intangible heritage.

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