TEXTILE MUSEUM OF THE VOSGES
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Museum located in the heart of the Vosges mountains, allowing you to discover the history of the textile industry in the Vosges
Located in the heart of the Vosges mountains, the Musée du Textile welcomes you in a friendly atmosphere and lets you discover the entire history of the textile industry in the Vosges. This one came from Alsace at the beginning of the 19th century. At that time, Vosges families lived in self-sufficiency thanks to the products of their farms. For their own needs, they designed fabrics and then created small weaving workshops. Then everything started to develop. Thanks to the guided tours, you will discover the whole history of this industry which was in the heyday of the Vosges. To discover.
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Quality Tourism. Closed January 1, November 1 to December 14 and December 25. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm. Minimum visit 1h. Free for children under 10. Adults: €6. Children (aged 10 to 16): €3.50. Group (10 people): €5 (schoolchildren: €1.50). High school students, students, unemployed, disabled persons: €3.50. Commented tour €30 (maximum 30 people), Commented tours (over 30 people) €25 per tour. Credit cards not accepted. Guided tour (booking required). Store available. Pets allowed.
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The Musée du Textile des Vosges is housed in a former weaving mill in Ventron, in the heart of the Vosges mountains. It invites you to discover the fascinating history of the Vosges textile industry. Here, you'll see a magnificent 30 HP steam engine and the boiler room that powered it. A visit here will also help you understand how cotton is transformed into yarn. You'll marvel at the spinning and weaving demonstrations. The museum also features temporary art and theme exhibitions. Interactive workshops offer an immersive and enriching experience, where you can learn different weaving techniques and become a real weaver. In the museum store, you'll find a fine selection of handicrafts and textiles such as tea towels, napkins, tablecloths, handkerchiefs and aprons. DVDs, books and shuttles, which take you even deeper into the world of textiles, are also available. A place to visit to help preserve traditional know-how!
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