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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 2025, an exhibition will pay tribute to the engineer of the Transporter Bridge, Ferdinand Arnodin!
    Leaving from the Maison du Transbordeur, follow the Mission Transbordeur and enjoy 1? hours of games and puzzles with friends or family.

    From Rochefort,...
    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 2025, an exhibition will pay tribute to the engineer of the Transporter Bridge, Ferdinand Arnodin!
    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 1 April to 31 October 2025. You'll discover the Maison du Transbordeur in the company of a site guide (1h15 visit).

    Bridge ticket office, souvenir shop and information.

    NF Environnement 526 Visitor Site Label - Tourisme & Handicap - Qualité Tourisme - Accueil vélo Label
  • 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 29, 2025
    until April 30, 2025
  • From May 1, 2025
    until June 30, 2025
  • From July 1, 2025
    until August 31, 2025
  • From September 1, 2025
    until September 30, 2025
  • From October 1, 2025
    until November 2, 2025
  • Monday
    10:30 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
    10:30 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
    10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Thursday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Friday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Sunday
    9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Monday
    10:30 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
    10:30 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