Musée du Feutre
The only French museum devoted to wool felt, with Turkish collections, the industrial history of Mouzon and felting workshops.
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About the museum
The Musée du Feutre was founded in 1987 by the town of Mouzon in the Ardennes. It is housed in the former cattle shed of the abbey church and presents felt from three angles: technique, ethnology and contemporary creation.
Mouzon became a major felt-production centre in the 19th century, largely thanks to the Sommer family. At the end of the 19th century, the site of a former mill on the Meuse became a wool felt factory run by Alfred Sommer. The town was home to one of France's last felt factories, and the museum traces three generations of the Sommer family.
The collections include felt objects from Turkey and Central Asia, notably tents, carpets and items used by nomads, as well as contemporary works, design, fashion and craftwork. Miniature replicas of the Sommer factory's machines explain how the felt is made; a miniature felting line is set in motion by the guides during visits. The museum also runs felting workshops for adults and children.
Highlights
- The only French museum devoted to wool felt
- Felt collections from Turkey and Central Asia, including nomadic tents
- Miniature replicas of the Sommer factory's machines
- Miniature felting line set in motion by the guides
- Contemporary art, design and fashion in felt
- Felting workshops for children and adults
- Founded
- 1987
- Operated by
- Ville de Mouzon
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €4Visitors with reduced mobility |
| Children & teens | €4Children's rate for ages 6 to 15. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €4Reduced rate for visitors with reduced mobility. |
| Groups (8+ people) | –One-hour guided group visit: €10 per person for 8 to 14 people, €8 per person for 15 to 25 people. Booking by phone or email. |
| Admission with workshop (preferential rate) | €3.50 |
| Admission with a ticket to the Citadelle de Montmédy (preferential rate) | €3 |
| Introductory wet-felting workshop (about 45 minutes to 1 hour) | €7Materials included, from age 5 or 6; booking required. |
| One-hour creative workshop | €7 |
| Two-hour creative workshop (sewing) | €12 |
Free admission: First Sunday of each month
Admission is free for residents of Mouzon, on presentation of proof of address dated within the last three months. The full rate applies from age 16.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- 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
The museum's page does not detail accessibility; a reduced rate exists for visitors with reduced mobility. Accessible toilets are listed by the Ardennes tourism development agency.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Felting workshops suit families, groups and children from age 5 or 6; a children's rate exists for ages 6 to 15.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
A car park is listed by the Ardennes tourism development agency.
The museum is on place du Colombier in Mouzon.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided visits last one hour and are booked for groups and schools by phone or email; an educational file is available on the town's website. |
