Musée d'Histoire Locale et de la Pêche dans l'Estuaire
Housed in the old school near the church, this museum, created in 1976, brings Talmon's history back to life with photographs, plans, models and objects, while also highlighting the fishing activity which was one of the main sources of local wealth.
The museum's collections come from local enthusiasts and are highlighted by the Société des Amis de Talmont without which the museum would not exist.
This museum presents the history of the site: the “Walled City”, built by the English in 1284, destroyed by the Spanish in 1652, almost became an American port in 1917 then a marina in 1972!
Nostalgia, nostalgia… the classroom is recreated… it displays class photos, authentic desks, original maps and wall panels, so the history of the village can live on.
In the garden, a former playground, a Museum of fishing in the estuary completes the visit. You can discover the famous "yole", a traditional boat used to fish for meagre, and a replica of a stringing machine made on the same model as the one in Rochefort but on a scale 20 times smaller.
The fishing museum presents the visitor with the tools used for fishing on foot and with nets. More specifically, scenes from daily life, in the form of dioramas, allow the activity to be visualized.
A recent film (which lasts 16 minutes) shows the two peninsulas in the four seasons and superb views from the sky.
This museum presents the history of the site: the “Walled City”, built by the English in 1284, destroyed by the Spanish in 1652, almost became an American port in 1917 then a marina in 1972!
Nostalgia, nostalgia… the classroom is recreated… it displays class photos, authentic desks, original maps and wall panels, so the history of the village can live on.
In the garden, a former playground, a Museum of fishing in the estuary completes the visit. You can discover the famous "yole", a traditional boat used to fish for meagre, and a replica of a stringing machine made on the same model as the one in Rochefort but on a scale 20 times smaller.
The fishing museum presents the visitor with the tools used for fishing on foot and with nets. More specifically, scenes from daily life, in the form of dioramas, allow the activity to be visualized.
A recent film (which lasts 16 minutes) shows the two peninsulas in the four seasons and superb views from the sky.
Activities on site
- Animation
- Manual workshops
Rankings & Labels
- Family plus
- Indoor
- Treasures of the Charentes
Location details
- Village center
Entrance via the Tourist Office on the corner of Rue de l'Eglise
Themes:
Customers
- Special family with children
- Groups welcome
- School groups welcome
Language(s) of the visit
French
Individual visit services
- Unguided individual tours permanently
- Guided individual tours on request
Group visit services
- Unguided group visits on request
- Guided group tours on request
Opening
From 05/04 to 28/09/2025
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Open every day from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
Rates
| Rates | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 4 € | Not disclosed |
Payment method
Services
Equipments
Home animals
Accessibility
SERVICES
- Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
- Reserved place for people with reduced mobility