Broom-Making Workshop: Discover Crafting Secrets

Discover broom-making secrets and explore 58 wooden vehicles. Join our guided tour in La Balaiterie Sweeper’s House. Book now for a unique experience!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Balaiterie - Balais de Paille de Sorgho - If you would like to visit our workshop and discover our collection of brooms, do not hesitate to make an appointment to come and visit our showroom!
    Part 1: During this guided tour, you will be able to discover the history of La Balaiterie (1 hour)
  • Explanations of sorghum cultivation.
  • The dyeing of…
What's Included
  • Guided tour of the exhibition The Art of Wood
  • Guided tour to discover the history of La Balaiterie
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

With our knowledgeable guide, you’ll uncover the secrets of broom-making as you explore our unique workshop. Learn about the intricate process of crafting brooms and brushes, from selecting materials to using specialised tools.
In addition, we invite you to visit our workshop to see the machines in action and explore our 58 life-sized wooden vehicles…

Location
La Balaiterie - Balais de Paille de Sorgho
Eglemesnil
On 1 lieu dit Eglemesnil, you will see a sign for 'La Balaiterie', enter through the gate and you will see the workshop directly in front of you. There is free parking available next to the workshop.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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38marieanneg
Dec 31, 2025
Great discovery! - Extraordinary visit because unique in Europe and very interesting. The icing on the cake: collection of masterful wooden works. Thanks.
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Ericdk6936pm
Oct 20, 2025
Great visit!! - Great visit of 2 hours!!! Very interesting with all kinds of brushes Great explanations how to make a broom And visit the works of bluffing wood!!!and something crazy!!! Great. Really to do!!!
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Sylvietc8593wc
Sep 23, 2025
Beautiful discoveries! - We really liked the explanations and demonstrations about making brooms (real works of art). Moreover, the Welcoming is very friendly! We also had a nice surprise by visiting on the same place a museum of objects and wooden vehicles, mostly made to size and crafted by a passionate...
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Cloclo1972
Sep 22, 2025
To do, worth the visit - Very nice visit ,Welcoming,explanations of know-how to realize an excellent brooms, Second visits to the exhibition of superb woodworking also
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Sightsee30335288539
Sep 1, 2025
Not to be missed - Excellent 2h00 visit with explanations of great clarity. One of the only 2 broom sweepers in France who wants to stay in this profession of artist who has migrated from useful broom to sweep a terrace to brooms of all dimensions with varied objectives..for computer keyboards, to grate vegetables, to go in the rails of sliding windows, to make fly,...with exceptional decorations .. We add a museum of cars and other equipment all wood...Exceptional..
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313claudiner
Aug 30, 2025
a very successful moment - finding such motivated craftsmen is truly extraordinary.everything this craftsman makes is beautiful and well done Welcoming is very pleasant and when he tells how he managed his conversion we live with him. and the display of wooden object is amazing
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Maximerg9015uf
Apr 23, 2025
Beautiful and informative visit - Very interesting visit, we were very well received in a beautiful setting. The objects made are beautiful craftsmanship and great ART. Congratulations and thank you again!
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Brigitte
Apr 22, 2025
To do! - Passionate person, unknown activity, superb work Deserves to be visited.. What energy and investment
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756beatricek
Mar 10, 2025
Go see it's worth it. - Visit very well commented by a lover of his knowledge and very complete. The small museum of large miniature all wooden and also extraordinary.
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Chantall540
Sep 1, 2025
Not to be missed - Very interesting visit, informative a real discovery. Arnaud is a great enthusiast who does not hesitate to share his work. A real trip Thank you very much to you..... We advise for the interest of the latter manufacturer in France and the kindness of the owners and at the end surprised in the field of wood (chutttttttttt)
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).