Maison du Patrimoine Sourdin

About the museum

The Maison du Patrimoine Sourdin opened in April 2024 in the heart of Villedieu-les-Poêles, behind the town hall. It occupies a former secular youth hall, inaugurated in 1927, later used as a cinema and renovated for the purpose. According to a travel guide, it has taken over the collections and themes of the former Poëslerie museum and the Maison de la Dentellière.

Six scenographic and interactive spaces trace the town's history, from the first commandery of the Order of Malta to the present day. Archives, maps and old objects show how copper, dinanderie and lace built Villedieu's reputation for craftsmanship.

The route also devotes a section to Norman furniture, local woods and cabinetmaking tools. One space is dedicated to the Sienne, the river that played an important role in the town's development, and raises awareness of aquatic habitats and wild salmon. The last space presents contemporary heritage: local companies such as Chaudrolux, the Atelier du Cuivre or the Cornille-Havard foundry display one of their finest pieces. Upstairs, the lace school offers bobbin lace classes.

Highlights

• History of the former commandery of the Order of Malta
• Copper, dinanderie and lace from Villedieu
• Space dedicated to Norman furniture
• Space on the Sienne and wild salmon
• Pieces from leading local companies
• Bobbin lace school upstairs

Permanent exhibition

• Parcours permanent en six espaces – Six interactive spaces present the commandery of the Order of Malta, copper, lace, the river, Norman furniture and contemporary heritage.

Founded

2024

Operated by

Commune de Villedieu-les-Poêles-Rouffigny

Visitors per year

approx. 11,772

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission to the Maison du Patrimoine Sourdin is free. Guided tours are charged; they are free for holders of the tour guide card and for members of the Réseau des musées de Normandie, the Réseau européen du cuivre and ICOM. A guided tour for an entire school class costs €50 (flat rate).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• 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

The venue is fully accessible to visitors with reduced mobility: access ramp, reserved parking nearby, elevator, call button and trained staff.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Wi-Fi

Free public Wi-Fi on site. Shop (card, cash or check payment).

Events & venue rental

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