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La Maison du Sabot

Museum, House, Profession, Craft industries, Professions / trades in Trans-la-Forêt
Free
  • This museum space, located in Trans-la-Forêt, is dedicated to Ferdinand Laigle, the last clog maker in the region, and to the making of wooden clogs.
    In the forest of Villecartier, as in the large forests, at the turn of the century lived many families who made a living from logging.

    Ferdinand Laigle was the heir of a family of clog makers who worked in the forest of Villecartier for several generations. On his return from the war, he set up on his own in the heart of the town of...
    This museum space, located in Trans-la-Forêt, is dedicated to Ferdinand Laigle, the last clog maker in the region, and to the making of wooden clogs.
    In the forest of Villecartier, as in the large forests, at the turn of the century lived many families who made a living from logging.

    Ferdinand Laigle was the heir of a family of clog makers who worked in the forest of Villecartier for several generations. On his return from the war, he set up on his own in the heart of the town of Trans-la-Forêt, in the building housing his home, his workshop and the small café-grocery store run by his wife.
    Died in 1996, he left his workshop, his machines and his tools.

    Groups all year round by reservation.
  • Accepted customers
    • Individuals
    • Groups
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 60  Person(s)
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Openings
  • From December 21, 2024
    until January 5, 2025
  • From February 8, 2025
    until March 9, 2025
  • From April 1, 2025
    until September 30, 2025
  • From October 18, 2025
    until November 2, 2025
  • From December 20, 2025
    until January 4, 2026
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    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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  • Sunday
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