Manufacture de velours et coton Cosserat

The Cosserat factory extends over 131,000 square meters with 25,850 square meters of covered space between the Somme and Selle rivers.

The factory began operations in 1794 and introduced mechanical weaving in 1857 with machines imported from England to modernize textile production.

The site contains a memorial dedicated to factory workers who died during conflicts, including Jean Cosserat, reflecting industrial community bonds.

The administrative offices occupy a brick building from 1886, while the main weaving workshop contains 500 looms in a dedicated space.

The machine room, known as the cathedral, features distinctive red and white brick architecture with the inscription 'Manufacture de velours'.

Location: Amiens

Address: 220 rue Maberly

GPS coordinates: 49.90782,2.27718

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52