Musée de la dentelle

About the museum

The Arlanc museum is devoted to hand-made lace, from the 16th century to the contemporary lace industry. It presents the know-how behind this heritage, and bobbin and needle lace, a specialty of Arlanc.

The visit includes four exhibition rooms, an audiovisual documentary and guided tours. The museum is part of the “Route de la dentelle” (lace route), a circuit linking several lace and textile sites, including Brioude, Le Puy-en-Velay, Bresle and Retournac.

Highlights

• Bobbin and needle lace
• Four exhibition rooms
• Audiovisual documentary
• Route de la dentelle

Permanent exhibition

• La dentelle à la main – Four rooms and a documentary on bobbin and needle lace techniques.

Operated by

Commune d'Arlanc

Admission & discounts

Prices valid May 3 – September 28, 2026. Payment by check or cash. A pass allows reduced-rate entry to the museum and to the Jardin pour la Terre.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the tourist office: wheelchair-accessible independently.

Kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

The tourist listing mentions animations and workshops for children.

Getting there & parking

The museum is at 53 Route Nationale in Arlanc. The tourist listing mentions a car park and access for coaches.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

A museum shop is listed by the Maison du tourisme.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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