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Musée de la Soie

  • Museum
  • Sciences and technology
  • Textiles/fabrics
3 place du 8 Mai 1945, 30170 Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
The Silk Museum retraces the Cévennes' silk heritage, through a unique collection : from the cocoon to the fabric, you will discover all the secrets of the production and weaving of the "gold thread"
Silkworm farm from april to october
Boutique of local craft creations
The Silk Museum introduces visitors to silkworm rearing at all stages of the cycle (from April to October) in a reconstructed silkworm nursery, its ingenious machinery and magnificent know-how.
Guided tours are offered on a regular basis, and two archive films on silkworm breeding complete the visit.
Contemporary textile design is showcased with a seasonal exhibition and a boutique featuring local craftsmen and designers, which also houses the Soieries des Cévennes sales area.

Services

Car park
Air conditioning
Animals accepted
Wifi
  • Accessibility
  • Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance

  • Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs

  • Lift (80 x 130 cm) and door >= 77 cm

  • WC + grab handle + adequate space to move

  • Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities

  • Activities
  • Handicrafts workshops

  • Temporary exhibition

  • Children's entertainment

  • Crafts

  • Equipment
  • Film room

  • Private parking

  • Coach parking

  • Car park

  • Exhibition space

  • Lift

  • Air conditioning

  • Entertainments room

  • Toilets

  • Services
  • Pets welcome

  • Educational visits

  • Themed tour

  • Shop

  • Wi-fi

  • Tourist routes

  • Guided tours

Quality standards

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Groups (Max capacity)

  • 50 Maximum number of people

Openings

From 10 February 2024 until 31 December 2024 - Open everyday
From 11 February 2025 until 31 December 2025 - Closed on monday, on sunday

Location

Musée de la Soie
3 place du 8 Mai 1945, 30170 Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort
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Spoken languages

  • German
  • English
  • French

Environment

  • In centre of town
  • Town location
Updated on 13 November 2024 at 16:36
by Office de Tourisme Intercommunal Piémont Cévenol
(Offer identifier : 5156136)
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