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Culture & discovery
Île d'Yeu

Museums, festivals, local traditions · Official sites & practical info

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🏛️ Museums & History 2 venues
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Île d'Yeu Historical Museum
Port-Joinville

Founded in 1952, this museum traces the island's history through eight painted diorama scenes.

Local historyDiorama
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Museum of Fishing and Sea Rescue
Port-Joinville

Housed in the former Sailors' Shelter (1931), this museum displays models and objects related to fishing and sea rescue.

FishingMaritime heritage
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🏰 Sites & Monuments 2 venues
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Old Castle of Île d'Yeu
Pointe du But

14th-century medieval fortress perched on a rocky spur, built to defend the island against pirates and invasions.

Middle AgesFortress
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Pierre-Levée Citadel
Port-Joinville

Built between 1858 and 1866, this citadel served as a state prison and later held Marshal Pétain in detention.

Citadel20th-century history
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