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Maison du Boutis Les Cordelles in Calvisson dans le Gard

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Musée des arts textiles et de la tapisserie
Musée de la dentelle
Gard

Maison du Boutis Les Cordelles in Calvisson

    9 Place Général de Gaulle
    30420 Calvisson

Origin and history

The Maison du Boutis Les Cordelles is a monument in the municipality of Calvisson, Occitanie region. This place has an evocative name, linked to the traditional textile craftsmanship of the buttes, a technique of Provencal or Languedocian embroidery. Although the exact period of its construction or historical use is not specified in the available sources, its name suggests a link with the local know-how and artisanal history of the region.

Calvisson, like many municipalities in Occitanie, was marked by a rural and artisanal life, where traditional houses often played a central role in the transmission of trades. Buildings such as the Maison du Boutis could be used as workshops, shopping venues or residences for families involved in these activities. Their preservation makes it possible today to value an architectural and intangible heritage, reflecting the way of life and the skills of past generations.

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  • Conditions de visite : Ouvert toute l'année
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