Broom-Making Workshop: Discover Crafting Secrets

Discover broom-making secrets and explore 58 wooden vehicles. Join our guided tour in La Balaiterie Sweeper’s House. Book now for a unique experience!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Balaiterie - Balais de Paille de Sorgho - If you would like to visit our workshop and discover our collection of brooms, do not hesitate to make an appointment to come and visit our showroom!
    Part 1: During this guided tour, you will be able to discover the history of La Balaiterie (1 hour)
  • Explanations of sorghum cultivation.
  • The dyeing of…
What's Included
  • Guided tour of the exhibition The Art of Wood
  • Guided tour to discover the history of La Balaiterie
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

With our knowledgeable guide, you’ll uncover the secrets of broom-making as you explore our unique workshop. Learn about the intricate process of crafting brooms and brushes, from selecting materials to using specialised tools.
In addition, we invite you to visit our workshop to see the machines in action and explore our 58 life-sized wooden vehicles…

Location
La Balaiterie - Balais de Paille de Sorgho
Eglemesnil
On 1 lieu dit Eglemesnil, you will see a sign for 'La Balaiterie', enter through the gate and you will see the workshop directly in front of you. There is free parking available next to the workshop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kensh2595vr
Sep 25, 2024
A fantastic experience. - A wonderful experience. Marie-Laure and Arnaud could not have made us feel more welcome. The story of their business and the goods they produce is fascinating. We were treated to a very personal and highly detailed account of their beautiful products as well as the background details of how they started out. Their experiences and knowledge gathered from around the world is remarkable and their passion is contagious. Anyone who is interested in crafts will love the whole experience. As a bonus, the wooden collection is extraordinary!
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Philippe
Sep 23, 2024
A wonder a rarity a jewel - But what a beautiful visit We had the pleasure of being guided by the Le Monsieur des lieux This gentleman tells you with passion not his job BUT his hobby After receiving the explanations on the making of the brooms we went to his hangar where we do not know where to lay our eyes what wonders everything is made of wood I would say no more you must go and out of respect for the place and the Flights Then we headed to the SAANE a wonder this river in his property Thank you for this very nice visit As a reminder I bought you a broom See you soon
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Bidule005
Aug 1, 2024
Isabelle (France) - We made a 2-hour guided tour of “La Balaiterie”. This visit was very interesting. We learnt that the owners perpetuate an ancestral tradition of manufacturing very fine and colorful brooms, made with sorghum. The owner who is passionate to do that work and fascinating by transmitting his knowledge. During this amazing visit, we learned a lot about: growing sorghum, dyeing sorghum straw fibers and making brooms, dustpans and brushes of different sizes. We finished the tour, by visiting by wood craft museum I highly recommend the visit of “La Balaiterie”.
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Loryarr
Jun 14, 2024
Hidden gem - The family were so welcoming, we did a tour of the broom making and the wooden items. Also got to see the house and river, very welcoming
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From $10
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).