This summer, every thursday at 10h30 from the 21th july to the 25th august 2022 with Noëmie, a licensed guide.
An entertaining and very informative guided tour of the museum.
Entrance fee: 10 €.
Le musée du textile et du peigne en corne propose des visites en anglais. Noémie DE BONO, guide conférencière interprète, propose une visite guidée et commentée en Anglais, de qualité, pour tous nos visiteurs anglophones. Cette prestation est ouverte à tous, que vous soyez individuels ou en groupes. Elle est payante. Il suffit d’en faire simplement la demande au préalable en nous contactant.
The museum of Lavelanet celebrates the history of the textile industry in the region of Pays d’Olmes in the Pyrenean mountains. It presents a journey across the ages, from the middle ages to the industrial revolution.
Experience the historical raw materials and watch age old British machinery. Explore the creation of handmade textile, from the raw fiber to the final exquisite draperies. You will learn how textiles are fabricated and the various weaving techniques used throughout the ages.
This exhibition pays tribute to the creativity and ingenuity of people livinig in the Pyrenean mountains who handcrafted wonderful woven textiles that are still well embedded in the culture of the Pays d’Olmes.
All year for groups by booking.
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