The history of Villaines-les-Rochers is bound up with the history of basketry. Proof of this is that the village still is the most important production centre of France. Enjoy the osier and basket maker discovery trail.
Starting at the town hall, follow the signposts and become an expert of an ancient know-how which has always succeeded in renewing itself. At the first stop, you will travel back in time to the origins of basketry. Move on to the bucolic Jolivet valley full of troglodytic houses.
Stop after stop, wicker weaving and osier growing will have no more secrets for you.
The long and narrow village of Villaines-les-Rochers is truly special. It is half-troglodytic and time seems to stand still.
On the way, you can visit one of the many workshops of basket markers who have been awarded the "Valeurs Parc naturel régional" label. And on your way back, don’t hesitate to stop by at the “Espace culturel Osier Vannerie” (cultural centre of osier basketry) next to the town hall.
