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The Royal Rope Making Factory - International Maritime Centre -
The Royal Rope Making Factory - International Maritime Centre -
The Royal Rope Making Factory - International Maritime Centre -
The Royal Rope Making Factory - International Maritime Centre -
The Royal Rope Making Factory - International Maritime Centre
In the heart of the Dockyard of Colbert, discover the Royal Rope-Making Factory built in 1666 by order of the Sun-King, Louis XIV . For two centuries, the site has made the cordages for the great sailing ships of the Royal Navy. In the heart of the Dockyard of Colbert, discover the Royal Rope-Making Factory which was built in 1666 by order of Louis XIV. For two centuries, the Royal Rope Making made the ropes for the great sailing ships of the Royal Navy. At the beginning of the tour, an immersive show plunges you into the history of the Royal Rope-Making Factory. Over the course of the workshops and interactive experiments, (re)discover the primary function of the building, which transformed the material through its different stages : spinning, forming and seating. Tactile manipulations, image projection, educational kiosks, interactive games, optical theatre. . . A series of experiments awaits you to understand the history of rope-making. And also: - temporary exhibitions - a bookshop specialized in the maritime field - the Store of ropes - the restaurant "Les Longitudes"
On-site activities
Facilities & services
Type of customer
| Groups |
| Home school groups |
| Specially for children |
| Children |
| Special rate for jobseekers |
| Students |
| Special rate for disabled people |
Environment
Opening time
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
From 06/11 to 20/12/2024
Opening hours on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.
From 21/12/2024 to 05/01/2025
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Prices & payment methods
| - Reduced price | 8,50 € |
| - Adult | 8,50 € - 10 € |
| - Disabled | 6 € |
| - Child | 6 € |
| - Group adults | 6 € - 9 € |
| - Group children | from 4 € |