Maison et jardins de Georges Clemenceau
MuseumsAt the height of his glory, the "Father of Victory" retired from political life in 1919. Between the ocean and the fisherman's house he rented, Georges Clemenceau, a great friend of Claude Monet, took up the challenge of creating an impressionist-inspired flower garden.
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Contact
76, Rue Georges Clemenceau
BP 10343
17000 Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard
02 51 33 40 32
maison.clemenceau@monuments-nationaux.fr
https://www.maison-de-clemenceau.fr
An "impressionist" garden. On the dune, Clemenceau created a garden full of colorful touches with the help of his great friend the painter Claude Monet (1840-1926). Their correspondence made it possible to restore the plantings in 2006.
The retreat of the "Tiger". Georges Clemenceau (1841-1929) first distinguished himself as a journalist by publishing Zola's famous "J'accuse" in his daily newspaper L'Aurore. Leader of the Radical Party, Senator and then President of the Council from 1906 to 1909, he was recalled to power in 1917. The "Father La Victoire" rented this house in his native region from 1919, then retired from political life.
A place for meditation and writing. It is here, facing the ocean, that this academician - he was elected to the French Academy by acclamation in 1918 - looks back on the events of his remarkable destiny and writes several books.
Opening period
From 02/01 to 14/05/2023
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
From 15/05 to 15/09/2023
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6.30 pm.
From 16/09/2023 to 14/05/2024
Opening hours daily between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 5.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and December 25th.
Dressées face à l’Atlantique, les tours sont les vestiges d’un grand programme de fortifications édifié à partir du XIIe s. par la Ville de La Rochelle.
Thematic of the place
Sites historiques
Facing the Atlantic Ocean, the towers are the remains of a large program of fortifications built from the 12th century by the City of La Rochelle.
SAINT NICOLAS TOWER :
A true urban keep and palatial residence facing the ocean, this military building symbolizes the power and wealth of La Rochelle. 42 meters high, its architecture is based on a labyrinth of stairs and corridors built into the thickness of the walls.
TOWER OF THE CHAIN :
Gateway to the Old Port, the Chain Tower monitored the movements of boats, the traffic of the port and collected duties and taxes. The Tower regularly hosts temporary exhibitions. Until May 3, 2021: "It happened tomorrow" Explore the universe of science fiction comics through innovative installations!
TOUR DE LA LANTERNE (Dite des 4 sergents):
Last medieval lighthouse on the Atlantic coast, 55 meters high, topped by an octagonal gothic spire, the tower served throughout its history as a lighthouse and prison. It contains more than 600 graffiti sculpted by prisoners during 3 centuries.
All year round, the towers host exhibitions and events.
Opening period
From 01/01 to 31/03/2023
daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2.15 pm and 5.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st.
From 01/04 to 30/06/2023
daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2.15 pm and 6.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
From 01/07 to 31/08/2023
daily between 10 am and 6.30 pm.
From 01/09 to 30/09/2023
daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2.15 pm and 6.30 pm.
From 01/10 to 31/12/2023
daily between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2.15 pm and 5.30 pm.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.