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The museum occupies the buildings of one of the first textile factories in Lavelanet which dates from the 1800s: the Dumons factory, with a total surface area of ​​3500 m2.
Textile and Horn Comb Museum

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

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Prices / Opening

Adult: 7 € Child: 5 € Group adults: 6 € Group children: 5 €
Price Min. Max.
Adult
(from 16/04/2024 to 27/10/2024) 		Min. 7€
Kids
(from 16/04/2024 to 27/10/2024)
from 7 to 12 years old 		Min. 5€
Adult group
(from 16/04/2024 to 27/10/2024) 		Min. 6€
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, 2025
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 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

  • Elevator
  • Toilets
  • Parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Coach parking
  • Free parking

Services

  • Pet Friendly
  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Theme visit
  • Shop
  • Permanent animator
  • Wifi Internet access
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Complimentary wireless internet access
  • Accessible by stroller

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Activities

  • Group welcome from 15 person (s)