Poudrière de la Brèche

Built in 1692, the Brèche powder magazine is the only Vauban-style building in the stronghold of Brouage. From April 13 to November 3, 2024, discover 2 temporary exhibitions.
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"Autour du golfe de Saintonge"

Dates & opening times

Open all days from 13/04/2024 to 03/11/2024 as of 10:30 to 18:00

Nouveauté 2024

Du 13 avril au 3 novembre 2024 découvrez-y 2 expositions temporaires : "Autour du golfe de Saintonge" à l'intérieur et "Ca bOOm à Brouage" à l'extérieur.

Descriptif

17th C Treasures of Charentes Villages of stone and water La Vélodyssée

Designed by engineer François Ferry, it could hold up to 20 tons of gunpowder. It had very secure features, with a 2.50 m thick wall, an oak floor, small ventilation windows and a stone roof for perfect watertightness. The building was protected by an outer perimeter wall.

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Poudrière de la Brèche Rue de la BrècheBrouage17320, Marennes-Hiers-BrouageFrance

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Exhibition space
Parking nearby
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Pets welcome
Local activities
Temporary exhibition
Animals welcome
Yes
Surroundings
In the country
Town location
In the historic centre
Pedestrian area
Additional features
Treasures of Charentes
Villages of stone and water
La Vélodyssée
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Historic patrimony
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17th C

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