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A historic brick building with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and a river. 1
Shelves with spools of colorful thread, a broom, and various crafting supplies. 2
A collection of vintage bicycles with wooden frames and handlebars, parked indoors. 3
A historic brick castle with a tower, surrounded by lush greenery and tall grass. 4
Two people holding brooms inside a rustic barn. 5

Special visit to the Maison Des Balaitiers + L'Art du Bois

By LA BALAITERIE
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$26 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the history of La Balaiterie and learn about the culture of sorghum
  • Learn about the dyeing of straw and the manufacturing of brooms and brushes
  • Visit the workshop and see the machines used to make brooms and brushes
  • Explore 58 wooden vehicles and everyday objects at L'Art du Bois
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the workshop and the L'Art du Bois exhibition

Activity location

    • Paris
    • Paris, Île-de-France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Ldt Eglesmesnil, 76730 Royville, France
    • Royville, Normandie, France

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Made in Normandy La Balaiterie and L'Art du Bois Guided Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
AU$26.11 x 1 AdultAU$26.11
Total
Price is AU$26.11

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of La Balaiterie workshop
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Explanation of sorghum culture
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    Dyeing process of straw
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    Balai and balayette making demonstration
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    Machine tour
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    Outdoor site visit (weather permitting)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour of the 'L'Art du Bois' collection featuring 58 life-size wooden vehicles and numerous everyday wooden objects
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to and from the workshop
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

What you can expect

Visit the La Balaiterie workshop and discover the collection of brooms. Learn about the history of the workshop, the culture of sorghum, and the dyeing and manufacturing of brooms. Visit the showroom and see the Art of Wood collection.

Meet your guide and discover the history of La Balaiterie. Learn about the culture of sorghum and the dyeing of straw. See how brooms and brushes are made and visit the machines used in the process.

If the weather is good, take a tour of the land around the workshop. Admire 58 wooden vehicles and many everyday objects made from wood.

Location

Activity location

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    • Paris
    • Paris, Île-de-France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1 Ldt Eglesmesnil, 76730 Royville, France
    • Royville, Normandie, France