Port Musée – The Maritime Museum of Douarnenez

Take a self-guided tour of the Maritime Museum of Douarnenez and see the historic vessels moored in Port Rhu.

Included in your voyage
  • Walk through the historic center of Douarnenez to Port Musée.
  • Visit the collections of historic artifacts at the Maritime Museum of Douarnenez.
  • Step aboard the old boats moored in picturesque Port Rhu.

  • Season

    Available all year

  • Difficulty level

    Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed

  • Booking Code

    INCL-DRZ4

  • Notices

    Please dress according to the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Please note this is a self-guided tour.

The Maritime Museum of Douarnenez is located in an old cannery in Port Rhu, just a short distance from the ship.

The museum offers over 30,000 square feet of exhibitions and around 10,000 objects connected to the maritime world, including over 280 boats. The museum has a dugout canoe from Guinea-Bissau, a 100-foot factory ship, and 19th-century workboats, as well as four large historic boats docked outside that visitors can board and explore from deck to hold.

Practical information

  • Remarks/requirements: Please dress according to the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Please note this is a self-guided tour.
  • Language: N/A
  • Walking information: Moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain.
  • Wheelchair accessible: No