In order to protect the lace cultural heritage, the Bobbin Lace Learning Centre created a lace gallery in Le Puy en Velay. Located in the historical centre of Le Puy, the Bobbin Lace Learning Centre's gallery welcomes, into a classified site from the 17th century, tourists but also schools, visitors, etc. The gallery contains a collection of lace works from the 17th to the 20th century.
The gallery offers to its visitors:
The gallery features the largest lace and the biggest pillow in the world which contains 1789 bobbins, and was made during the celebration of the French Revolution's 200 years.
From 02 January to 30 June 2007 and from 01 October to 21 December 2007 :
from monday to friday : 10.00 - 11.30 am / 14.00 - 17.00 pm
From 1st July to 30 September 2007 :
from monday to friday : 9.00 - 11.30 am / 13.30 - 17.00 pm
saturday : 9.30 am - 16.30 pm
Individual ticket :3.50 €
Free for child of less than 10 years
Group ticket (10 people) : 2.50 €