The House of Boutis
Boutis embroidery has been classified as part of France's intangible cultural heritage since 2019.
The Musée de Calvisson offers a unique collection of boutis from the 18th and 19th centuries. Boutis is a quilting and embroidery technique used to make clothing and household linen. The assembly of two pieces of fabric embellished with small-stitch embroidery will be "emboutied" (trimmed) with cotton wicks. Dedicated to the happy events of life, these are above all highly symbolic motifs that are embroidered.
Come and discover these exceptional works.
Guided group tours are also available on reservation (max. 15 people).
BP 18
30420 Calvisson
Means of communication
- Telephone : 04 66 01 63 75
- e-mail : lamaisonduboutis@orange.fr
- Website : http://www.la-maison-du-boutis.fr/
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Open
From 01/02 to 15/12/2024, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 2.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on public holidays.
Handicapped persons
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
Animals accepted
no
Services
- Permanent entertainments organiser
- Shop
- Guided tours
Group tours
- Guided group tours available permanently
- Average length of visit : 60 minutes
- Size of groups : 15 max
Individual visits
- Guided individual tours available permanently
Rates
Adult: 4 €.
Free entry for children < 12 years, residents.
Spoken languages
Environment
- Town location
- In centre of town
