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Musee du Chateau

Chateau, 35400 Saint-Malo, France
0033 2 99 407157
Ranked #6 of 12 attractions in Saint-Malo
3.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Castles
Description: A museum on the history of this small coastal city, with exhibits on its famous residents, such as Jacques Cartier.
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Chichester, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We were disapointed by our trip the museum. The staff were non existent and nothing was in english. Views from the top are worth seeing. More

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107 reviews 107 reviews
Reviews in 48 cities Reviews in 48 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

The Musee du Chateau focuses on the nautical history of St Malo, and has many interesting exhibits of ship-related items from some hundreds of years ago. There are also many model ships and paintings of ships. The most interesting room is devoted to the Breton cod-fishing industry in the 19th and early 20th century. There are artifacts from the fishing... More

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Amarillo, Texas
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012
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The view from the tower is worth the price of admission alone. The museum holds a nice collection of maritime artifacts. We had to pass through quite quickly due to the late hour of the day but we still thoroughly enjoyed this museum. More

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Devon
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2,767 helpful votes 2,767 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2011
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I went on a mid-November afternoon and during my hour looking round saw no other visitors. The receptionist was friendly and helpful, the ticket about £5. The exhibits are arranged on about five floors and include an external watch tower level near the roof obeying good views. I have basic French but sometimes struggled with the explanatory notes and labels.... More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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Courbevoie, France
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011
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Amiens, France
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011
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