Musée du textile des Vosges, Textile industry museum in Ventron, France.
The Musée du textile des Vosges occupies a former weaving factory and preserves the textile industry's regional history. Throughout its exhibition spaces stand mechanical looms, spinning machines, and cotton-processing equipment that reveal how factory work once operated.
The building began as an active weaving facility in 1855, powered by water from a nearby stream that drove its mechanical looms. This water-powered setup allowed large-scale textile production to thrive in the region.
The displays show how cotton moves from raw bales to finished cloth through spinning and weaving. This work shaped daily life in the region for generations and remains central to the area's identity.
The museum is easily reached on foot and its exhibitions feature machinery in working condition with regular demonstrations. Plan to spend about two hours for a full visit to see all rooms and workstations.
At its peak, the facility operated roughly 50 mechanical looms and employed around 32 workers, making it one of the region's larger operations. These numbers reveal how dominant textile manufacturing was in this corner of the Vosges.
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