in VILLAINES-LES-ROCHERS

Wicker and Basketry Museum

A new area showcases the heritage of Villaines-les-Rochers in the heart of an important troglodytic area. Basket-making know-how from the past and the present, the world of wicker.
Description
Life in the troglodyte village of Villaines-les-Rochers has been centred on basketrywork for centuries. The village represents the largest group of basketry workers in France. In a contemporary woven setting, the recent museum depicts both the traditional and modern aspects this craft. The five exhibit areas display a wealth of decorative and utilitarian objects, representing all the aspects of weaving with plants and willow growing, from their origins to the present day.
We speak : French, English, German, Spanish, French

Visit

Average length of individual visit : 00:45 min.
Average length of group visit : 00:45 min.

opening

Opening hours from 06 April to 03 November 2024
WednesdayOpen from 14h to 18h
ThursdayOpen from 14h to 18h
FridayOpen from 14h to 18h
SaturdayOpen from 14h to 18h
SundayOpen from 14h to 18h
Opening hours from 05 April to 02 November 2025
WednesdayOpen from 14h to 18h
ThursdayOpen from 14h to 18h
FridayOpen from 14h to 18h
SaturdayOpen from 14h to 18h
SundayOpen from 14h to 18h

price

PricingMin.Max.
Full adult price
5 €
Group rate
4 €
Child rate
3 €
Discount rate
4 €
12 €

Free rate

Payment options

  • Cheques
  • Cash

services

equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Hall hire
  • Parking
  • Wifi

accessibility

  • Hearing handicap
  • Mental handicap
  • Motor handicap
  • Visual handicap

advice

Address

7 place de la Mairie
37190 VILLAINES-LES-ROCHERS
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