2 Hours Tour in La Balaiterie Sweeper's House

5.0 (25 reviews) Normandy, France
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Duration2h
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LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 70 travelers

Overview

With our knowledgeable guide, you'll uncover the secrets of broom-making as you explore our unique workshop. Learn about the intricate process of crafting brooms and brushes, from selecting materials to using specialised tools.

In addition, we invite you to visit our workshop to see the machines in action and explore our 58 life-sized wooden vehicles collection.

During this guided tour, you can explore our collections, discuss a tailor-made project, or ask us any questions. We speak French, English, and Spanish!

What's included

  • Guided tour of the exhibition The Art of Wood
  • Guided tour to discover the history of La Balaiterie
  • Private transportation

What to expect

  1. Admission ticket included
    If you would like to visit our workshop and discover our collection of brooms, do not hesitate to make an appointment to come and visit our showroom!

    Part 1: During this guided tour, you will be able to discover the history of La Balaiterie (1 hour)

    - Explanations of sorghum cultivation.
    - The dyeing of straw.
    - The manufacture of brooms and brushes.
    - Visit the machines.
    - Visit the factory and workshop.
    - Visit and Explanations of the Art of Wood Collection.
    - We speak French, English, and Spanish.

    Part 2: Guided tour of the exhibition the Art of Wood (1 hour)

    Our exhibition “The Art of Wood” is a unique exhibition. It brings together 58 real-size wooden vehicles - very impressive, and amazing to experience.

    In these vehicles, we find in particular:
    - 3 x F1 Car
    - 2 x Jeep Car
    - Motorcycles
    - 2 x CV Citroen Car
    - A Citroën Méhari Car
    - Go-kart
    - Bikes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On 1 lieu dit Eglemesnil, you will see a sign for 'La Balaiterie', enter through the gate and you will see the workshop directly in front of you. There is free parking available next to the workshop.

End point

On 1 lieu dit Eglemesnil, you will see a sign for 'La Balaiterie', enter through the gate and you will see the workshop directly in front of you. There is free parking available next to the workshop.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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