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House of the Transporter

Interpretation Centre in Échillais
  • The "Maison du Transbordeur" is the Transporter Bridge visitor centre. It features digital resources and information about the history of the bridge and her place in France and around the world. Free entrance.

    The Transporter Bridge allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross the river between both side of the river Charente. The bridge was restored from 2016 to 2020. The visitor centre shows the highlights of the restoration in the exhibition "The transporter bridge, an exceptional...
    The "Maison du Transbordeur" is the Transporter Bridge visitor centre. It features digital resources and information about the history of the bridge and her place in France and around the world. Free entrance.

    The Transporter Bridge allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross the river between both side of the river Charente. The bridge was restored from 2016 to 2020. The visitor centre shows the highlights of the restoration in the exhibition "The transporter bridge, an exceptional building site".

    Ticket office of the Transporter bridge, Gift shop, touristical information

    Certiffication: Environment, quality certification, cyclists welcome, accessibility for disabled visitors (physical and mental disability, visual and hearing impairment)
  • Environment
    • Riverside
    • Town outskirts
    • Village centre
    • Waterside
    • Overview on river
    • Cycle track/route within 500 m
  • Spoken languages
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Qualité Tourisme™
    • Accueil Vélo
    • La Vélodyssée
    • Tourisme et handicap
  • Tourism and handicap
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Hearing disability
    • Mental disability
    • Visual disability
    • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
    • 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
    • Permanent exhibition
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Activity
    • Heritage
  • Equipment
    • Coach parking
    • Picnic area
    • Toilets
    • Car park
    • Free car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
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    • Shop
    • Wi-fi
    • Guided tours
Openings
  • From April 1, 2023
    until April 30, 2023
  • From May 1, 2023
    until June 30, 2023
  • From July 1, 2023
    until August 31, 2023
  • From September 1, 2023
    until September 30, 2023
  • From October 1, 2023
    until November 5, 2023
  • Monday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Sunday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Monday
    9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday
    9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Monday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Sunday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Monday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday
    9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    2:00 PM - 5:30 PM