Musées de la soierie
Charlieu · Loire · Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The Charlieu Museums, housed in the former 18th-century Hôtel-Dieu, bring together two distinct collections: the Silk Museum and the Hospital Museum. The first occupies the former women's ward, converted in 1992 to present the expertise and history of silk production. The second, opened in 1995, preserves intact the historic hospital spaces — men's ward, operating room, care room, laundry, and apothecary. These two museums are connected by the Hôtel-Dieu chapel, featuring an 18th-century gilded wooden high altar listed as a Historical Monument. Located in Charlieu in Loire, this ecomuseum in a rural area holds the official label and offers workshops, guided tours, and demonstrations.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
- Friday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–12:30, 14:00–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
7 Jardin des Musées, 42190 Charlieu, France
Phone number
04 77 60 28 84Official website
musees-de-charlieu.webnode.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Chauffailles, 14 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
25 min by car from Roanne.
Nearest station
Chauffailles, 14 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
25 min by car from Roanne.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Musée de la tour du moulin
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La Manufacture du Haut-Beaujolais
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Château de Drée
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