Description
The House of Shipbuilding J E. Vence/L. Benet aims to research, restore, safeguard and promote the memory of shipbuilding in La Ciotat and the conversion activities of the naval site (yacht repairs).
Since September 2013, the town of La Ciotat, in collaboration with the association Maison de la Construction Navale J E. Vence/L. Benet, has been offering free exhibitions, lectures and film screenings on the history of shipbuilding, dealing with maritime activities of yesterday and today, to residents of La Ciotat and visitors passing through.
It does this by means of:
Exhibitions.
Slide and video shows.
Publishing works.
Organising visits to the shipyards for schoolchildren and adults.
Digitising photographs and documents from public and private collections.
Participation in various town events.
Services
Tour free of charge
Rates
Free entry.
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Openings
From 25 August 2026 until 31 December 2026
From 25 August 2026 until 31 December 2026
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:30 - 18:00
Thursday
10:30 - 18:00
Friday
10:30 - 18:00
Saturday
10:30 - 18:00
Sunday
Closed
Location
Contact House of Shipbuilding
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- On the Haven
Access
Access
- Accessible by bus: routes 352 and 355, Chantiers Navals stop, a 3-minute walk away. Timetables are available on the website www.laciotat.rtm.fr
