Musée de la conserverie Alexis Le Gall

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Transport & Industry

Musée de la conserverie Alexis Le Gall

Loctudy · Finistère · Bretagne

This place took part in the 2026 European Heritage Days (18–20 September).

The Alexis Le Gall Cannery Museum, located in Loctudy in Finistère, occupies the site of a former fish canning factory founded in 1901. It traces the history of the sardine industry in Brittany during the first half of the 20th century, preserving the memory of processing activities and working conditions of factory workers. The museum presents over 500 m² of exhibition spaces organized around themes such as family, canning, and trade, combining authentic collections, functioning machinery, and audiovisual media. Managed by the municipality since 2016, it aims to promote this little-known industrial heritage and revitalize the town center of Loctudy. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, either individual or group, complemented by an on-site shop.

Practical information

Opening hours

Today · 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00

See the rest of the week
Monday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
Thursday
10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
Friday
10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
Saturday
10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
Sunday
10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00

Hours may vary by season. See current hours →

Address

8 Imp. du N

Phone number

+33 2 98 98 83 99

Getting there

Nearest station

Quimper, 19 km away. A car or taxi is essential.

Parking

On-site parking.

Reference city

35 min by car from Quimper.

Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026

Galleries nearby: Galerie Philippe Théallet (18.3 km), Galerie d'art Elder (18.6 km), Galerie Atelier Le Chien Rouge (18.6 km).

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