La Filature de Belvès Discovery of industrial and artisanal heritage in Périgord

Located in a former mill in the Nauze Valley, with its impressive engine room, the spinning mill bears witness to the industrial heritage of Périgord. In the footsteps of the workers, visit the spinning mill through demonstrations, interactive exhibitions and videos, following the transformation of raw wool to yarn.

Games, slideshows, videos, information panels and models will allow young and old to discover wool fiber in all its forms.

Experiment with wool: it's up to you to handle the cards and the spindle!
Discover impressive industrial tools from the beginning of the ^20th century: the carding machine, the winder, the spinning machine, the bobbin winder... Significant work of restoration and regular maintenance was necessary to preserve all these beautiful machines.

The Spinning Mill is:
► a place of learning: Creators and professionals offer a range of courses and workshops to learn or improve their textile skills in a spirit of exchange and conviviality.
► a production site: We acquired a Dutch felting machine so that the team could produce felt for textile manufacturing. 2014 marked the entry of the Filature into the departmental network of the Route des Métiers d'Art.
► a specialist shop: The spinning mill shop is linked to the theme of the site: it offers a wide choice of wools, models, textile materials to transform as well as items made by local or national designers.

Event animations:

• Vintage Escape Game for children all year round.
• School holidays: felt workshops for families.
• Arts and Crafts Days.
• Mills Day on the 3rd weekend of May.
• Heritage Days in September.
• Adult classes and courses with passionate people, all year round.

Find the events calendar at http://filaturedebelves.com/agenda-de-la-filature/

“VINTAGE” ESCAPE GAME
Immerse yourself in the world of the 30 glorious years, of working life in the 1950s. Rediscover what marked this golden age of the Spinning Mill (work rhythm, leisure activities, progress, etc.) Visit the spinning mill through a fun and informative escape game! Activate your brain, listen carefully, test your skills, take on challenges and decipher messages to succeed in your mission. An adventure to share with family or friends.
More information by clicking here!

OPENING :

• July-August: Every day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• June and September: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Saturday.
• Rest of the year: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday.
• Annual closure at the end of December and January.

Last visit 1 hour before closing.