Ver à soie Musée – Magnanerie

Tourist attractions

Let yourself be surprised by a small, legendary, marvelous and unique beast: the mulberry silkworm.
Visit the largest silkworm farm open to the public, and discover its varied collections, a living testimony to sericulture today!

Home supplement

Caterpillars and butterflies that make silk are alive and can be handled in the presence of the animators.

Spoken languages

  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Labels and rankings

  • Famille Plus
  • Municipal museum

Sort

  • Museum

Themes

  • Arts and culture
  • Folk arts and popular traditions
  • Local history
  • Sciences and technology
  • World of rural agricultural
  • Natural sciences
  • Local tradition
  • Natural history
  • Occupations

Opening

From 15/04 to 30/06/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and bank holidays between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. Closed on Monday and Sunday.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, bank holidays and weekends between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. Closed on Monday.

From 01/09 to 15/10/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and bank holidays between 10 am and 12.30 pm and between 2 pm and 6 pm. Closed on Monday and Sunday.

Benefits

Services provided

  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Themed tour
  • Shop
  • Set down on-site for groups
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tourist information
  • Guided tours

Equipment

  • Picnic area
  • Lift
  • Toilets
  • Air conditioning
  • Car park
  • Parking nearby

Booking

Prices

Adult: from 7 € Reduced price: from 6.30 € Child : from 5 € Group adults: from 6 € Group children : from 4 €. Free entry for children under 6, accompanying guides, the drivers. Child entry valid for 6 - 12 years. Group rate available for 8 people or more.

Means of payment

  • Bank/credit card
  • Check
  • Travellers Cheque
  • Cash
  • Credit transfer

Capacity

  • Maximum group size: 50
  • Minimum group size : 8

Activities

  • Activity
  • Children's entertainment
  • Botanic trail
  • Handicrafts workshops

Access

Environment

  • In the country
  • Village centre

Tips

Observe every stage in the life of this legendary caterpillar: gently caress a silkworm, take part with the guide-breeders in feeding or harvesting the silk cocoons. Discover the secrets of silk thread manufacture.