Musée des Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle d'Alençon

The museum exhibits an extensive collection of fine arts, including paintings from the 17th to 20th centuries, alongside traditional lace-making displays and techniques.

Founded in 1857, the museum opened its doors to the public in 1981, establishing itself as a central institution for preserving regional artistic heritage.

The museum contains the 'Point d'Alençon' needle lace collection, which earned recognition on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2010.

The facility offers guided tours, educational programs, and temporary exhibitions throughout the year, with special workshops focusing on traditional lace-making techniques.

Visitors can observe the specific needle lace-making process that requires ten years of training to master and involves creating patterns with single threads.

Location: Alençon

Address: Cour carrée de la Dentelle, 61000 Alençon, France 61000 Alençon

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 14:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 13:30-18:00

Phone: +33233324007

Website: https://museedentelle.cu-alencon.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.43158,0.08343

Latest update: August 22, 2025 07:37