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Normandy : Musee de Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle, Alençon

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Musee de Beaux-Arts et de la Dentelle, Alençon

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  • In 1665, lacemakers in Alençon were given the challenge of creating lace equal in quality and popular appeal to that of Venice. They succeeded, coming up with a new and better technique, which made Alençon lace supreme until demand dropped in the 20th century. The story is told here, along with exquisite and intricate examples of the craft.

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Cour Carrée des Dentelles, Alençon Open 10am–noon, 2–6pm Tue–Sun (Jul, Aug: open daily) Adm charge
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