Maison de tourisme de Bastogne - Tourism

Description

The Source, lodging house for mental handicapped people (centre of activities adapted according to the article29), invites you to discover this alive and animated museum about the history of wool from the raw material (sheep) to the finished product (clothing). 25 races of sheep, goats and other wool’s animals (mohair goats, angora rabbits, etc ). A movie describes you the old and modern shearing, the various fleeces, the different wools and the manner of using them; carding, spinning and weaving. The second half of the museum will present you the various old and forgotten trades as well as many old objects and tools. => a cafeteria proposes small snacks and sampling of regional and natural products, every midday, except Wednesday, in a convivial and cordial environment.