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Museum · Saint Pierre, Saint Pierre
Heritage Museum
Private collection in a 19th-century green mansion in the center of Saint-Pierre, with objects from medicine, school, religion, fishing and the era of Prohibition in the islands.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Heritage Museum
The Musée Héritage originated from the collection of Roland Châtel, a collector who assembled objects from life in the archipelago and opened the museum in 2003. It is housed in a 19th-century green mansion on rue Maître Georges Lefèvre, near General de Gaulle Square, and is privately run.
About ten rooms organize the collection by themes: medicine, education, religious life, fishing, with the doris, the boat that marked the archipelago’s artisanal fishing, and Prohibition, when the port of Saint-Pierre received spirits that were then smuggled to the United States. The pieces show the islands’ social, economic and religious life in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The museum complements L'Arche: while the community museum tells the islands’ general history, Héritage shows the everyday life of those who lived there, with objects preserved by families.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About an hour.
Best time
In the summer season, when it opens more regularly. On rainy or foggy days, it’s a good alternative to the trails. Confirm operation before you go.
How to get there
It is on rue Maître Georges Lefèvre, in the center of Saint-Pierre, a few steps from General de Gaulle square.
Tip
Combine it with the L'Arche museum on the same day: the two are a short walk from each other and complement one another.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Heritage Museum
What is the difference between the Musée Héritage and L'Arche?
L'Arche is the community's museum and archive and tells the general history of the islands. Héritage is a private collection, focused on the daily life of the inhabitants: medicine, school, religion, fishing and Prohibition.
Where is the Musée Héritage located?
On rue Maître Georges Lefèvre, in the center of Saint-Pierre, near Place du Général de Gaulle, in a 19th-century green townhouse.
How long does a visit to the Musée Héritage take?
About an hour to go through the rooms at a relaxed pace.