The Manufacturers Castle
The Manufacturers Castle, the gateway to the living museum, opens its doors to let you discover the life of the bosses of the royal Wesserling factory!
– The Manufacturers Castle –
Two floors of discoveries!
► Textile History
Discover the history of the Wesserling Park from its creation to the present day. Imagine, through this permanent exhibition, the great site at certain times: 18th, 19th and 20th century.
- First floor
Find out all about the indiennage manufacturing process.
- 1st floor
Immerse yourself in the lives of the great industrial dynasties of the 19th century.
► Costumed Demonstration
The Manufacturers Castle comes alive to bring to life the crafts of the textile industry from the end of the 18th to the beginning of the 19th century: spinning, weaving, dyeing, drawing, engraving, board printing… A costumed guide takes you on a lively and authentic tour.
Other areas of the castle include an educational room, a group room and a temporary exhibition room with a breathtaking view of the gardens and valley.
Access to the château is via a new educational pathway leading from the designers’ pavilion.
The château and its manufacturers’ boutique are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., from April 28 to October 30.
