Hat museum, Hat museum in Chazelles-sur-Lyon, France.
The museum displays more than 400 headpieces in its fashion gallery, including collections from Hermès, Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne, and Dior houses.
Until 1975, Chazelles-sur-Lyon functioned as the capital of felt hat production, employing over 2,000 workers in its manufacturing facilities.
The museum collection includes hats worn by prominent figures such as Grace Kelly, Marie Curie, Maurice Chevalier, and Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
Located at 31 rue Martouret, the museum offers guided tours from Tuesday to Sunday between 14:00 and 18:00, with demonstrations of hat shaping techniques.
The museum presents the complete process of transforming rabbit fur into luxury felt hats through operational machinery and detailed exhibitions.
Location: Chazelles-sur-Lyon
Address: 31 Rue Martouret, 42140 Chazelles-sur-Lyon, France
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 14:00-18:00
Phone: +33477942329
Website: http://museeduchapeau.com
GPS coordinates: 45.63861,4.39516
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:09
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