No, not everything is lost. Especially when it's a business that has marked the life of an entire town (what am I saying, the whole district) for decades. So slip on your overalls, roll up your sleeves and get stuck in - discover the work and life of the ribbon and braid maker. Because we're actually quite proud of these colourful ribbons, flat or twisted, woven and rewoven. Because they provided the livelihoods of thousands of families (in Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds and all over the Department). Because they made an industrial capital of Saint-Etienne (we like being the limelight). And because they are part collective memory (you know, the stories we tell our families by the fireside). So without wishing to upstage anyone (it's not like them to try and steal the limelight from la Petite Reine (a bike) or be mean to the mines), the humble ribbon has opened its own "house". Well, really it's the town that's given it a little present, to say thank you. It's both a museum that tells the story of the ribbon industry and a living workshop reproducing the operations (with Jacquard looms in action). But it's also a Chamber of Knowledge that demonstrates how people have managed to preserve their skills and know-how whilst still innovating. That's right. Because remembering is great, but there's no question of just looking backwards. Because the ribbon has every intention of keeping on moving forward.
Tips
Included in City Card
Free admission the first Sunday of the month with 14.30 and 16.15 personalized tours. Exhibitions, various animations and creative workshops are offered throughout the year.
Ouverture
From 16/08/2022 to 31/12/2024 Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 6 pm. Closed Monday and Saturday. Closed exceptionally on January 1st, Easter Monday, Feast of the Ascension, Whit Monday, May 1st, May 8th, July 14th, August 15th, November 1st, November 11th and December 25th.
Tarifs
Free of charge.
Contact et accès 20 rue Victor Hugo 42650 Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds Loire (42)
