SOLO
Choose the format that suits you best:
Self-guided, guided or video-guided tour
THE GUIDED TOUR
Duration: approx. 1 hour – FR (in French only)
Registration on site
Accompanied by a guide, opt for a lively, sensory tour!
In 1 hour, to the sound of machines and demonstrations, you’ll discover the major stages in the history of weaving, from the Middle Ages to the present day.
From wool to fabric, follow in the footsteps of those involved in the history of textiles!
(For groups of more than 10 people, please contact us)
THE GUIDED VIDEO TOUR
Duration: approx. 30 minutes — FR | EN
(Subtitled in English)
You’ll be able to access a number of recorded sequences on your mobile phone or on a tablet provided, and watch them along a route marked out on the ground.
Archival footage, historical and technical points of view… this audiovisual immersion will take you right back into the atmosphere of the history of the site!
Other means to visit
COMBINED TICKETS
La Piscine Museum, La Villa Cavrois and La Manufacture are joining forces to offer you two combined tickets.
A good idea to discover these essential places at a good price.
RATES
• La Piscine & La Manufacture: 13,50€/person (instead of 17€) – Ticket valid for 6 months
• La Villa Cavrois & La Manufacture: €12.50/person (instead of €17) – Ticket valid for 6 months
Tickets on sale at the museums concerned and at the Roubaix Tourist Office
THE C’ART MUSEUM PASS
Thanks to the C’ART, enter the Manufacture free of charge for one year!
The C’ART offers free and unlimited access to 14 museums of the European Metropolis of Lille and their temporary exhibitions.
RATES
• SOLO card: 40€ / person*
• DUO card: 60€ / person* (valid for the holder and a guest)
• YOUTH card: 20€ / person* (under 26 years old)
• TRIBU card: 65€ / person* (holder + 4 persons)
*Detailed conditions on the C’Art website
LILLE CITY PASS
With the City Pass, you can enjoy more than 40 cultural and tourist sites in the city, including transport!
The guided tour of the Manufacture and the museum’s temporary exhibitions are included in the City Pass.
RATES
• 24h Pass: 25€ / person
• 48h Pass: 35€ / person
• 72h Pass: 45€ / person
On sale at Roubaix Tourism Office
Groupes scolaires
Group visits
Explore the museum’s collections accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who has experienced textile history for his or herself, and try a hands-on weaving, sewing, or design workshop at La Manufacture.
Guided Group Tour
Listen to the clamor of machines and immerse yourself in the world of a textile factory in operation. The tour will cover all of the key technical and social innovations that have revolutionized the process of weaving. Over the course of an hour, the various exhibitions and tour will demonstrate how wool is spun first into thread and then woven into fabric. You’ll also have the chance to hear the stories of the men and women whose lives and work became a part of textile history.
INFOS
Lenght : 1 hour
Cost: €110 for groups of up to 25 people from Tuesday through Saturday (€160 on Sundays).
Tours offered in English, Dutch, and French
For information and reservations, please contact :
groupes@roubaixtourisme.com
