Discover « The Slave Trade and Slavery », avideoguidedtour of the History of Nantes Museum.
The slave trade is part of the history of the City ofNantes.From the 17th to the 19th century it was a key market inNantes'commercial activities and helped the city to thrive. Todaytheslave trade and slavery are two of the principle themespresentedat the History of Nantes Museum.
11 of the museum's rooms display objects devoted to thesesubjects.The commentaries contained in this application allow youto explorethem in greater depth. This application will help you tolook atand interpret the documents. With it you can zoom ontocertainimportant details of a painting or an archive. Navigationphotoswill help guide you from one room to the next. A menu allowsyou toselect the commentary that interests you. During your tour ofthemuseum the application will help you to understand exactlywhatrole Nantes played in European slave trading. You'll learn howtoorganize a slave trading expedition, which ship ownersandmerchants launched this trade and what happened during aslaveauction. Finally you'll discover how slaves lived ontheplantations.
This videoguided tour lasts about an hour and a half.
The content of this application is also available onrentedvideoguides as well as through free downloading via Wi-Fi attheMuseum reception desk.