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The Old Trades of Azannes

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Home All things crafts The Old Trades of Azannes
Azannes-et-Soumazannes
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Home All things crafts The Old Trades of Azannes

Do you know all the old-time trades?

Immerse yourself in rural life as it once was!
Spanning 17 hectares of plains and forest, the Village des Vieux Métiers d’Azannes invites you to step back in time and discover more than 80 ancient or lost trades: lace makers, millers, oil makers, laundresses, tile makers… and many other forgotten crafts that come to life before your eyes.

Meet the artisans of the past in this village that takes you back in time. A complete change of scenery guaranteed! You’ll be transported into the daily lives of our ancestors and discover their ancestral skills, values, and passion for passing on and sharing their traditions.

400 volunteers are waiting to introduce you to more than 80 old or lost trades that come to life right before your eyes.

A true adventure to enjoy with “family or friends” in a joyful and cheerful atmosphere—a guaranteed moment of connection and camaraderie.

A unique experience that will delight young and old alike!

  • Average duration 5 a.m.
  • Languages spoken French
  • Difficulty Intermediate
Prices & opening times
Offer valid

From 03.05.2026 to 26.06.2026

Prices

Adults: 19 €
Groups (30 or more adults): €16
Employee associations, students, people with disabilities (upon presentation of proof): €16
Children under 16: free

What’s included
  • The entrance to the Village of Traditional Crafts
Opening times

The village is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sundays, May 3, 10, 14, 17, and 24, 2026, and Tuesdays, June 12, 19, and 26, 2026

Food and refreshments available on site. Picnic tables are available throughout the grounds.

Highlights
  • 400 passionate volunteers in period costumes
  • 80 traditional or lost trades come to life right before your eyes
  • An authentic immersion in 19th-century daily life
About

Les Vieux Métiers d'Azannes GEVO

Amusement parks and theme parks Les vieux métiers à Azannes (The old trades at Azannes) is a 17-hectare site of plains and forest where over 400 volunteers bring 80 19th-century trades back to life, in keeping with the traditions of Lorraine: lacemakers, blacksmiths, tile-makers, bakers, milliners, washerwomen...

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55150 Azannes-et-Soumazannes
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03 29 85 60 62 https://www.vieuxmetiers.com/
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