Véron EcoMuseum
About This Museum
Tucked away where the Vienne and Loire rivers meet, the Véron EcoMuseum feels like a deep dive into the local soul. It's not your typical stuffy museum; it tells the story of how people have lived, farmed, and fished in this unique river landscape for centuries. You'll find everything from ancient Gallo-Roman pottery pulled from the riverbanks to recreated traditional dwellings that make history feel incredibly tangible. The whole place has a quiet, almost magical atmosphere, encouraging you to slow down and connect with the land.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the stunning collection of Neolithic polished stone axes and the exhibits on traditional 'sapinière' fishing boats used on the Loire. The displays of everyday objects from past centuries are surprisingly moving, giving you a real sense of the people who called this place home.
Visitor Information
It's easy to find at 80 Route de Candes in Savigny-en-Véron – just look for the modern building that somehow still fits perfectly into the rural setting. It's definitely worth checking their website for opening times before you head over.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a thoughtful blend of modern design with rustic, local materials, sitting lightly in the landscape as if it grew there naturally.
Contact & Location
Address: Ecomusée du Véron, 80, Route de Candes, Roguinet, Savigny-en-Véron, Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France métropolitaine, 37420, France
Phone: +33 2 47 58 09 05
Website: Visit Website
