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Musée de la Corderie Vallois: A Step Back in Time

Explore Normandy's industrial past at this fascinating 19th-century rope factory turned museum in Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville.

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The Musée de la Corderie Vallois in Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville, near Rouen, offers a fascinating glimpse into Normandy's industrial past. Housed in a former 19th-century rope factory, the museum showcases the history and techniques of rope-making, with its original machinery still in operation. Visitors can witness the impressive water wheel powering the equipment, providing a unique and engaging experience.

A brief summary to Musée de la Corderie Vallois

  • Monday 1:30 pm-6 pm
  • Tuesday 1:30 pm-6 pm
  • Wednesday 1:30 pm-6 pm
  • Thursday 1:30 pm-6 pm
  • Friday 1:30 pm-6 pm
  • Saturday 1:30 pm-6 pm
  • Sunday 1:30 pm-6 pm

Local tips

  • Check the museum's website for the schedule of machinery demonstrations, as seeing the water wheel and rope-making equipment in action is a highlight.
  • Allow at least 1.5 to 2 hours to fully explore the museum and its exhibits.
  • Visit the garden of tinctorial and fiber plants to learn about the natural materials used in the rope-making process.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Rouen, take the TEOR line No. 2 bus towards Mairie - Victor Schoelcher. Alight at the last stop, “Mairie - Victor Schoelcher”. From there, it's a short walk to the Musée de la Corderie Vallois. Alternatively, take line No. 16 to the stop “Musée de la Corderie”. A single bus fare is approximately €2.

  • Car

    From Rouen, follow the D6015 (Route de Dieppe) towards Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville. The Musée de la Corderie Vallois is located at 185 Route de Dieppe. Limited free parking is available near the museum. Consider using the Relais Mairie V. Schoelcher parking and ride. It has 35 places and is located on Rue S. Boutard in Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville. It connects to TEOR 2, Fast F4, and Bus n°29. Parking is free.

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The Musée de la Corderie Vallois, located in Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville, is a captivating museum set in a former 19th-century rope factory. The museum provides insight into the region's industrial heritage. The building itself dates back to 1821 when Marie-Rose Fouquet-Cuit transformed the property, originally a paper mill from 1759, into a four-story structure. In 1880, Jules Vallois, a rope maker, converted the factory into a mechanical rope-making facility, which operated until 1978. The museum proudly displays its collection of machines, many of which are still powered by the original water wheel. Visitors can witness demonstrations of the machinery in action, offering a tangible connection to the past. The museum also highlights the skills and knowledge of the workers who operated these machines. Outside the museum, a garden showcases tinctorial and fiber plants, which were used for dyeing fabrics and making ropes. The Musée de la Corderie Vallois provides a comprehensive look into Normandy's industrial past, making it a worthwhile destination for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning about traditional crafts.

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