Musée industriel de la Corderie Vallois

The Musée industriel de la Corderie Vallois is a preserved rope-making factory from the 19th century housed in an industrial building with original English and French machinery. A water wheel powered the production equipment, demonstrating how mechanical force was used to twist and spin rope from raw fibers.

Jules Vallois founded this rope-making facility after moving from Saint-Martin-du-Vivier when water supply conditions shifted in the Rouen area. The factory operated continuously for generations until its closure in 1978, marking the end of an industrial era for the region.

The museum bears the name of its founder Jules Vallois and reflects how rope production shaped the local economy and identity. Walking through the spaces, you can sense how important this craft was to the community and how the factory organized daily work life.

The site is wheelchair accessible and offers a well-preserved factory environment to explore at your own pace. Clear pathways let you move through different production areas and view the machinery from various angles.

This facility is recognized as France's first industrial museum and presents live demonstrations of historical rope-making techniques. Watching workers show how the processes unfolded reveals how labor-intensive and skillful the craft truly was.

Location: Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Métropole Rouen Normandie

Address: 185, route de Dieppe

Phone: +33235743535

Website: http://corderievallois.fr

GPS coordinates: 49.49480,1.04849

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:25