Musée des Vieux Outils et des Traditions

The Musée des Traditions et des Vieux Outils, also known as the Musée de La Pandelle, is a museum located in the town of Soustons, in the French department of Landes. It is a place where visitors can explore thousands of tools and other objects that bear witness to ancient professions. The museum is housed in a building dating back to the Second Empire and has been a part of the Soustons community since 1999.

Historical Building of the Museum

The museum's collection is displayed in a building that dates back to the Second Empire. This historical setting adds to the charm and authenticity of the museum, providing a fitting backdrop for the ancient tools and objects on display. The building itself is a part of the town's history, having been owned by a wealthy family from Soustons until 1972, when it was sold to the town.

Layout and Thematic Organization of the Museum

The museum is composed of an entrance and three rooms, with the tools distributed according to different themes. The most imposing tools are displayed in the entrance. Room number 1 displays tools used for countryside work, room number 2 groups together tools used by craftsmen, and the last room displays tools used for gemmage (harvesting pine resin). This thematic organization allows visitors to explore the tools and objects in a structured and meaningful way.