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Musée de la Ganterie: A Glove-Making Legacy

Explore Grenoble's glove-making history at Musée de la Ganterie, showcasing centuries of artisanal tradition and innovation in a former factory.

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Discover the history of glove-making at the Musée de la Ganterie in Grenoble, once a world center for this artisanal craft. Explore antique gloves, machinery, and tools in a former glove factory, celebrating centuries of tradition and innovation.

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Local tips

  • Call ahead to book an appointment, as the museum is open to the public by reservation only.
  • Explore the surrounding Saint-Laurent neighborhood, known for its historic architecture and charming streets.
  • Visit the nearby statue of Xavier Jouvin, a key figure in Grenoble's glove-making history, located a few meters from the museum.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From Place Grenette, a central square in Grenoble, walk northeast on Rue de la République, then turn left onto Quai Stéphane Jay. Cross the Isère River via the Pont Marius Gontard. Continue onto Rue Saint-Laurent. The Musée de la Ganterie will be on your left. The walk is approximately 15 minutes. There are no tolls or specific access fees for walking.

  • Public Transport

    From Grenoble train station, take Tram line B towards Grenoble Presqu'île and get off at the Notre-Dame Musée stop. From there, walk north on Rue Très Cloîtres, turn left onto Rue Saint-Laurent. The museum will be on your right. A single tram ticket costs €1.60 and is valid for one hour.

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The Musée de la Ganterie, or Glove Museum, in Grenoble, France, is a tribute to the city's rich history as a world-renowned center for glove-making. Housed in a former glove factory at 2 Rue Saint-Laurent, the museum showcases the evolution of this craft from the Middle Ages to its industrial peak. Grenoble's location in the French Alps provided a ready source of kidskin from local goat farmers, making it a prime location for glove production. The museum highlights the contributions of Xavier Jouvin, a 19th-century craftsman who revolutionized glove-making. Jouvin's inventions, including a classification table and the "iron hand" die-cutting tool, are on display, illustrating his impact on the industry. Visitors can also view a variety of sewing machines, a press, and a diverse collection of gloves that reflect the fashion trends of different eras. The Musée de la Ganterie was founded by Maurice Rey-Jouvin, the great-great-grandson of Xavier Jouvin, ensuring the preservation of this unique heritage. The museum is located close to a statue of Xavier Jouvin and Ganterie Lesdiguières-Barnier, the workshop of France's last remaining kidskin glovemaker, Jean Strazzeri. A visit offers insight into Grenoble's glove-making tradition, which flourished from 1870 to 1940, employing a significant portion of the local population. The museum is open by appointment only, so visitors should call ahead to arrange a visit.

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