Archeological Museum of the Old Parish

The Musée Archéologique (Archeological Museum) is located in one of Rochefort's ancient church, the Vieille Paroisse, where the oldest relics date back to the 12th century. Since 1979, the museum has housed archaeological collections from the "Société de Géographie", going from the Neolithic era to the 18th century. One of the highlights is an exceptional Romanesque sculpture entitled "Vieillard de l'Apocalypse".
Among the jewels, an exceptional statue of an Old Man of the Apocalypse, ornaments made of bones and shells, tools from the Bronze Age, utensils from salt sites, Palaeo-Christian ceramics, and 18th century Saintongean dishes.

Signs and brochures are available to guide visitors through their visit.

Closed on public holidays
Free tour every Wednesday afternoon
Possibility to visit outside Wednesday for groups: make the request by email.

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