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House of the Transporter

Interpretation Centre in Échillais
  • Its museum area is dedicated to the history of the Transporter Bridge, giving visitors an insight into how the structure works and its place in France and the rest of the world. Digital modules are available. Visits are free of charge.
    In 2026, discover a new exhibition!
    Leaving from the Maison du Transbordeur, follow the Mission Transbordeur and enjoy 1? hours of games and puzzles with friends or family.

    From Rochefort, take part in guided tours on Tuesdays and Fridays at 3pm from...
    Its museum area is dedicated to the history of the Transporter Bridge, giving visitors an insight into how the structure works and its place in France and the rest of the world. Digital modules are available. Visits are free of charge.
    In 2026, discover a new exhibition!
    Leaving from the Maison du Transbordeur, follow the Mission Transbordeur and enjoy 1? hours of games and puzzles with friends or family.

    From Rochefort, take part in guided tours on Tuesdays and Fridays at 3pm from March 31st to October 30th 2026. You'll discover the Maison du Transbordeur in the company of a site guide (1h15 visit).

    Bridge ticket office, souvenir shop and information.
  • Environment
    • Riverside
    • Town outskirts
    • Village centre
    • Waterside
    • Overview on river
    • Cycle track/route within 500 m
  • Spoken languages
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Qualité Tourisme™
    • Label Accueil Vélo
    • La Vélodyssée
    • Tourisme et handicap
  • Tourism and handicap
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 50  Maximum number of people
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Hearing disability
    • Mental disability
    • Visual disability
    • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
    • Reserved space 330 cm wide < 100 m from the site
    • Site, building totally accessible
    • Magnetic loop available at the reception
    • Documentation available in Braille
    • Relief map, tactile model or audio device description available at the reception
    • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
  • Activities
    • Activity
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Permanent exhibition
    • Heritage
  • Equipment
    • Picnic area
    • Toilets
    • Exhibition space
    • Car park
    • Coach parking
    • Free car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
      • dogs on leads.
    • Shop
    • Wi-fi
    • Guided tours
    • Stroller-accessible
Openings
  • From March 28, 2026
    until June 30, 2026
  • From July 1, 2026
    until August 31, 2026
  • From September 1, 2026
    until September 30, 2026
  • From October 1, 2026
    until November 1, 2026
  • Monday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Monday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM