HOLIDAYS ANIMATIONS
During every school holiday, our guides-animators propose activities for young and old, included in the visit itinerary. The Cité de la Voile in Lorient does everything possible to ensure that you have a wonderful memory of your visit! An outing to enjoy with the family during the holidays...
PRACTICAL INFO
February 7 > March 8
April 4 > May 3
July 4 > August 31
October 17 > Nov. 1
Decemb. 19 > January 3
ANIMATIONS
included in the visit
School holidays
all zones
Every day
Éric Tabarly, a sailing legend
Our guides will take you on an encounter with this legendary sailor. Beyond his navigational skills, Éric Tabarly proved his ingenuity and innovation in shipbuilding. From one Pen Duick to another, relive the successes and anecdotes associated with this great visionary.
Winter holidays: Daily at 2.30 pm
Spring holidays: Daily at 2.30 pm
Summer holidays: Daily at 11:30 am and 2.30 pm
Autumn holidays: Daily at 2.30 pm
Christmas holidays: Daily at 2.30 pm
Length 30 mins, included in the visit.
Boat lab
What does a skipper's pantry look like? What energy sources are available on board? Knots, but what are they for? How do you analyze the weather? What are the best safety reflexes to have at sea? These are all questions you may be asking yourself, and our facilitators will answer them for you at the Bato labo.
Winter holidays: Daily at 4.00 pm
Length 30 mins, included in the visit.
Mécanowinch
With our captain, discover the winch mechanism and put it into practice! You'll build your own gear and observe the multiplication of forces. You'll see how useful it can be for hoisting a sail!
Spring holidays: Daily at 4.00 pm
Length 30 mins, included in the visit.
Cité Cap'Quiz
Young and old alike, test your maritime knowledge, compete against other visitors by answering questions and be our best sailor of the day!
Summer holidays: Daily at 4.00 pm
Length 30 mins, included in the visit.
Trace your route challenge
Around our interactive chart table, follow the Route du Rhum, the mythical solo transatlantic race linking Saint-Malo to Guadeloupe, where skippers from all over the world compete on sailboats of 6 different classes: Ultim, IMOCA, Ocean 50, Class40, Rhum Mono and Rhum Multi.
Autumn holidays: Daily at 4.00 pm
Length 30 mins, included in the visit.
Know your knots
Learn to tie nautical knots with your eyes closed!
Christmas holidays: Daily at 4.00 pm
Length 30 mins, included in the visit.