The proposed visit consists of a free part and a commented part punctuated by videos and demonstrations.
The tour allows you to discover, in turn, all the stages and processes of manufacturing a horn comb and a fabric in the ambiance and preserved atmosphere of one of the first woolen cloth factories in Lavelanet, which today houses the museum.
- The secret of fibers and spinning wool using manual tools and cards from a 19th century mechanical spinning mill.
- The miracle of dyes and the alchemy of colors.
- The magic of weaving on manual wooden arm looms and mechanical looms.
- The garden completes the tour by allowing you to find a good number of plants used either as natural textile fibers or as natural dyes.
The stages of manufacturing a horn comb are presented around the biscayeur's oven, presses, stagers and other machines essential to the stages of creating a comb, accompanied by a video, period photos and documents. 'archives. The whole allows us to better understand the working conditions of the workers, the stages of manufacturing a comb, the importance of production and the undeniable qualities of this noble product still manufactured today in the country: the comb made of horn!
The museum shop is the showcase of products linked to the themes covered in the museum: the museum's textile production, dyeing, spinning, weaving kits, seeds of textile plants from the garden, household linen, woolen items, combs and horn objects and a specialized bookstore. It is also the basket of know-how of local artisans and producers: wooden toys, honey, local products, organic wines, cosmetics, souvenirs... Many gift ideas to please and treat yourself. FREE ENTRANCE.
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Location
Cathar Pyrenees
Prices / Opening
Adult: 7 € Child: 5 € Group adults: 6 € Group children: 5 €
| Price | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
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Adult (from 16/04/2024 to 27/10/2024) |
Min. 7€ | |
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Kids (from 16/04/2024 to 27/10/2024) from 7 to 12 years old |
Min. 5€ | |
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Adult group (from 16/04/2024 to 27/10/2024) |
Min. 6€ | |
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Children group (from 16/04/2024 to 27/10/2024) for school groups |
Min. 5€ |
Prices for occasional events: variable from €3 to €25.
Payment method
- Bank / credit card
- Cheque
- Classic Holiday Vouchers
- Cash
- Bank transfer
- Online payment
- Holiday vouchers Connect
- Pass Culture
Opening
| From April 16 to June 30, 2024 | |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Open from 14:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Open from 14:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Open from 14:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m. |
| Friday | Open from 14:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Open from 14:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Open from 14:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m. |
| From 01th July to 31th August 2024 | |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Open from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 13 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Open from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 13 p.m. |
| Thursday | Open from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 13 p.m. |
| Friday | Open from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 13 p.m. |
| Saturday | Open from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 13 p.m. |
| Sunday | Open from 10 a.m. to 00 p.m. and from 00 p.m. to 13 p.m. |
| From 01 September to 27 October 2024 | |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Open from 14:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | Open from 14:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | Open from 14:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m. |
| Friday | Open from 14:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | Open from 14:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Open from 14:00:00 p.m. to 18:00:00 p.m. |
Services
Equipments
- Parking
- Free parking
- Coach parking
- Parking nearby
- Elevator
- Toilets
Services
- Pet Friendly
- Educational visits
- Coach access
- Theme visit
- Shop
- Permanent animator
- Wifi Internet access
- Tourist Documentation
- Complimentary wireless internet access
- Accessible by stroller
Open? When do we meet ?
Activities
- Group welcome from 15 person (s)