Presentation of the “Maison de la Tresse et du Terroir“
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The Maison de la Tresse et du terroir will reopen on August 26, 2024
The Fête du Vacoa 2024 will end this Sunday, August 18, 2024. You can still go and meet our basket weavers at our stand. The Maison de la Tresse will reopen its doors to the public on August 26, 2024.
Exceptional closure of the Maison de la Tresse et du Terroir
We inform you that as part of the organization of the Vacoa Festival, the MAISON DE LA TRESSE ET DU TERROIR is exceptionally closed. We thank you for your understanding.
31st edition of the “Fête du Vacoa” in Saint-Philippe from 9 to 18 August 2024
The town of Saint-Philippe and all its partners are organising the 31st edition of the Vacoa Festival from 9 to 18 August at Cap Méchant in Saint-Philippe. As every year, the Maison de la Tresse et du Terroir will be…
Exceptional closure of the Maison de la Tresse on October 17, 2023
To promote its artisanal products, the Maison de la Tresse et du Terroir team will be exhibiting its know-how at the 39th edition of Florilèges. Consequently, the Maison de la Tresse et du Terroir will be exceptionally closed tomorrow, Tuesday,…
Exhibition during European Heritage Days 2023
The 40th European Heritage Days took place from September 15 to 17, 2023. For the occasion, the town of Saint-Philippe set up a “Heritage Village” on the “Baril les Bains” site. One of the themes of this year’s J.E.P. was…
Exceptional closure until August 22
We inform you that as part of the organization of the Vacoa Festival, the MAISON DE LA TRESSE ET DU TERROIR will be exceptionally closed until August 22, 2022. We thank you for your understanding.
The town of Saint-Philippe is renowned for its vacoa fiber basketry. On the strength of this reputation, the municipality wanted to offer craftswomen a place of creation, reflection on the sector, and gathering in the Maison de la Tresse et du Terroir.
Since its launch in 2016, it has continued to multiply partnerships, create and grow. It has become the heritage showcase of the town.
The weavers work every day to perpetuate this art passed down from mother to daughter by in turn passing on their know-how to trainees, schoolchildren, tourists, etc., each time arousing interest and admiration.
The weavers work every day to perpetuate this art passed down from mother to daughter by in turn passing on their know-how to trainees, schoolchildren, tourists, etc., each time arousing interest and admiration.
The basket weavers also manufacture traditional products such as the “bertel“, the “tente” for shopping, bags, hats, etc., but also pieces with a unique design in keeping with the spirit of craftsmanship.
They give free rein to their imagination while drawing inspiration from the fashion of the moment.