A journey into the prestigious sericultural past of the Cévennes, where silk was the main industry until the last world war.
Come and discover the secrets of silkworm rearing, the machines from the industrial heritage of the Cévennes and all the stages of the manufacture of sumptuous fabrics.
The Silk Museum offers you the discovery of a breeding, maintained at all stages of the cycle (from April to October) in a reconstructed silkworm nursery. Guided tours are offered and an archive film on silk production completes the visit in the video room.
For children, a specially designed guide, a video and activities are reserved for them in a discovery area.
Every year a new exhibition on textiles enriches the visit and allows you to discover the contemporary creations of an artist.
The shop hosts the "Soieries des Cévennes" sales area and also offers original creations by local craftsmen.
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3 Place du 8 mai 1945
30170 SAINT-HIPPOLYTE-DU-FORT
GPS coordinates : 43.9651136 / 3.85390520
from 10/02/2021 to 31/12/2021
Annual closure from January 1st to February 11.
Open everyday in July and in August.
Open on bank holiday Mondays.
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Go to the library to get to the lift.
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Reception of groups : yes
Number of persons : de 10 à 50
Bus parking place : yes
26 avenue Pasteur
34190 GANGES
+33(0) 467 73 00 56
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