Hatmaking, a profession, a tradition
History
The circumstances leading to the appearance of hat manufacturing in the upper Aude valley have never been formally established (…)
the museum
The museum was designed and built by the Association “Les Amis du Musée de la Chapellerie”, with the Machines and (…)
the shop
The Esperaza museum store offers a wide range of hats with various models and shapes.
The museum is closed on December 25, New Year’s Day and the last 3 weeks of January
Booklets are available in several languages to follow the hat manufacturing process from A to Z. You will be able to immerse yourself in the daily life of the workers of the time.
