Villaines-les-Rochers

Museum of Wickerwork and Basketry: Discoveries of the basket-making know-how of yesterday and today, the culture of wickerwork, the history of the village, etc.

You can visit the Basketry cooperative every day, either on a free and open visit, or on a guided tour (from 15 people) and discover the basket makers at work. Introductory and advanced courses are offered in one-week sessions (Monday to Friday). Information on +33 2 47 45 43 03.

Also to visit, the Romand'art workshop, to discover the basketry of art and creation (workshop visit, basket maker at work and wicker cultivation on square). Basketry courses are offered. This couple of basket makers will transport you to a magical and exciting universe. Both graduates of the basketry school, Catherine Romand is also the first rattan maker in France (rattan furniture). Information: Tel. : +33 6 40 69 08 53 or +33 2 47 45 49 04 - Email: romandc@orange.fr

Workshop selling basketwork to individuals and professionals. Discover the basketry workshop, Étienne and Aurélien Métézeau, perpetuating a long family tradition. Rich in know-how passed down from father to son for eight generations, he presents his pieces and his art at the heart of his workspace. You will see that working with wicker is a job of patience and skill! He cultivates the plant himself and selects it, depending on the workpiece, from among 20 varieties. Because indeed, each species has its properties: elasticity, robustness, color... After a lot of care, the wicker is transformed into all kinds of objects, under the agile fingers of the basket maker who gives you a demonstration, you can order tailor-made your baskets, drawers to your dimensions: you will then see the basket take shape before your eyes. If this tempts you, you can register for an introductory course, you will learn this ancestral art in your turn! A basketry course of at least 2 days can be organized for 1 to 2 people or for groups of 5 or 6 people. One-day courses (a round basket) are offered every Saturday in July and August from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information on +33 2 36 97 41 87 or +33 6 80 55 44 16. Email: vannerie.osier@orange.fr

• From 8 to 9 june 2024
• 24 Rue des Caves Fortes
• Troglodyte discovery days throughout the village of Villaines-les-Rochers. We look forward to seeing you !