In this Musée de France, you'll discover the history of hemp textiles in the 18th century in the department of Mayenne, the main crop grown in "Maine", which became "Mayenne".
The museum is housed in three authentic weavers' houses dating from the 18th century.
The museum brings to life the economic and social life of the Mayenne department through the history of textile hemp, the main crop grown in "Maine", which became "Mayenne".
It has been classified as a "Musée de France" for the authenticity of its building and all its 18th-century objects and collections.
The museum brings to life the economic and social life of the Mayenne department through the history of textile hemp, the main crop grown in "Maine", which became "Mayenne".
It has been classified as a "Musée de France" for the authenticity of its building and all its 18th-century objects and collections.
Services
Services
Animals accepted
Boutique
Self-guided tours for individuals
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Musée de FranceRates
Rates
Single adult
From 3€
Single child
From 2€
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Cheques and giro cheques
CashOpenings
Openings
From 8 July 2025 until 31 August 2025
From 8 July 2025 until 31 August 2025
Tuesday
14:30 - 18:30
Wednesday
14:30 - 18:30
Thursday
14:30 - 18:30
Friday
14:30 - 18:30
Saturday
14:30 - 18:30
Sunday
14:30 - 18:30
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Access
Access
- Motorway : Laval at 50km
- Airport/airfield : Laval at 50km
- Railway station : Laval at 50km
- Coach station : Mayenne at 12km
- Public transport : Mayenne (STAO) at 12km
- River stop : Mayenne at 12km
