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17 and 18 September 2022Passed
September 2022
Saturday 17
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 18
10:00 - 18:00

Chateau-musée

Place d'Armes, 85330 Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile
  • Vendée
  • Pays de la Loire

Free visit of the castle-museum of Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile

This 12th century castle houses a museum in the heart of the dungeon where you can explore the history of the monument and discover the 2022 temporary exhibition "The Middle Ages in comics".
17 and 18 September 2022Passed
© Antoine Bugeon

The castle of Noirmoutier was built at the end of the twelfth century by the lord Pierre V de la Garnache.
Symbol of feudal power, place of residence, military fortress and prison, Noirmoutier Castle is one of the best preserved Romanesque dungeons of the Great West. The site has been a Historic Monument since 1994.
The castle contains a museum located in the dungeon. The multidisciplinary collections evoke the island of Noirmoutier and its history from prehistoric times to the 20th century.
2022 Temporary Exhibition "The Middle Ages in Comics" pays tribute to the 9th art and to this historical period that inspired many draftsmen and screenwriters. Historical reality rubs shoulders with Middle Ages fantasized or surreal. The castle makes a joyful dive into this universe.
Vikings in video games
Thanks to the Discovery Tour: Viking Age of Ubisoft, immerse yourself in an educational experience, unique in its kind, allowing you to discover Viking history and culture. This experience, devoid of violence and adapted to all audiences, is based on the world of the famous video game Assassin’s Creed Valhalla. An overview of the Viking room:


Percevan, from inkwell to comic strip
The exhibition will take you to the discovery of the designer Philippe Luguy, co-creator of the series Percevan with screenwriter Jean Léturgie, a classic of medieval fantasy. Through his work, go through the steps of making a comic book.
Fantasy
The albums of Twig, Perceval’s Forgotten Legend, Aldobrando and The golden age will immerse you in the literary genre of fantasy, between quest, magic and imaginary world.

Types d'événement
Exposition
Thème 2022
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Conditions de participation
Gratuit

About the location

Chateau-musée
Place d'Armes, 85330 Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile
  • Vendée
  • Pays de la Loire
The museum is housed in a 12th-century building dominated by a massive four-tower corner keep built in the late 11th century; enclosure built in the 16th and 17th centuries on the site of older courtines. During the Hundred Years War, the castle underwent work of defences and reinforcement of buildings. At the beginning of the 18th century, the castle saw the reconstruction of its towers and the transformation of the keep into artillery work. In the 19th century, the castle served as a barracks.
Tags
Musée de France, Monument historique
Access
No access with motor handicap