Chirols, Ardèche

Opening : From Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 September 2025 between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Saturday and sunday: Guided tours at 2pm and at 4pm Open visits from 2 pm to 6 pm.

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Free guided tours of the eco-museum! Discover the history of silk reeling in Ardèche and the transformation of silk thread from silkworms. It is also an important part of local history and the young girls who worked there.

On Saturday, Yves Morel will be signing his book "L'Ardèche et ses fabriques à soie".
On Sunday, Yves Paganelli will be signing his book "Il était une soie".

At the end of a shady park, in a former "factory", the eco-museum retraces the epic story of silk thread. A scenographic trail presents the skills involved in silk milling. Follow the thread and discover the various social and technical aspects of silk milling in 400m2 of exhibits: models, multimedia, documentary film, visual frescoes, sound effects and lighting all contribute to a fun and educational discovery for all ages.

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