MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS AND LACEMAKING
Museum showcasing the history and expertise of Alençon stitch, with a fine arts section and Cambodian objects.
Located in the former Jesuit College, the museum reveals the history and technique of Alençon stitch. Accompanied by educational tools, the scenography showcases 25,000 works, including a19th-century bridal veil made entirely using Alençon stitch lace, which is inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The museum also features a fine arts section and an astonishing collection of Cambodian objects.
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Daily except Mondays from September to June. Visit €4 / €6 (guide). Free admission on the first Sunday of each month.
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1. Dentelle - chef d'œuvre, Alençon était si célèbre pour eux.
2. Les photos d'art sont très bonnes, même pour les non-experts.
3. Des objets d'art ont été apportés du Cambodge par les colons. (la collection la plus étonnante).