Musée de la Coiffe
Fresnay-sur-Sarthe · Sarthe · Pays de la Loire
The Museum of Headdresses, located in Fresnay-sur-Sarthe in Sarthe, is dedicated to traditional headdresses formerly worn by women in the region. The collection features a wide selection of Sarthe headdresses mounted on hat blocks, including three successive types since 1800: the bonnette, the bise-moi vite and the galette. These pieces bear witness to a bygone era and society. The museum benefits from the support of the volunteer association "La Bise-moi vite", whose seamstresses ensure the restoration and conservation of the pieces, while educating visitors about the techniques used. Located in the Cofea Cultural Space, it is open according to a seasonal calendar, from late March to late August.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 14:30–18:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 14:30–18:00
- Tuesday
- 14:30–18:00
- Wednesday
- 14:30–18:00
- Thursday
- 14:30–18:00
- Friday
- 14:30–18:00
- Saturday
- 14:30–18:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
3 Rue Saint-Sauveur
Phone number
+33 2 43 33 28 04Official website
fresnaysursarthe.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Crissé, 14 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
25 min by car from Alençon.
Nearest station
Crissé, 14 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
25 min by car from Alençon.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 3 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Galerie L'arTmature (192 m), Piacé le radieux, Bézard - Le Corbusier (7.4 km), Histoires d'A (17.3 km).
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