Flax: a family tradition at the Saint-Vaast farm | RDV Découverte

Mathilde and Benoît Lefèvre, flax growers for several generations, will welcome you to their farm and show you how flax is grown, processed and used.

Tour description :

Pictorial presentation: flax in history, key figures, the farm, flax growing, flax processing, textiles and technical applications
Sensory discovery of the different crops grown on the farm (including flax: seed, oil, fiber, shives, etc.) Visit accessible to wheelchair users
Viewing of 2 films: "Flax from sowing to scutching" (film shot on the farm), flax research and technical applications
Discovery of farm equipment

The store offers a wide range of linen products: bed linen, table linen, T-shirts, socks, home decor, bags, jewelry, seeds, linseed oil soaps?

Practical information

Places are limited, so reservations are essential. No ticket sales on site on the day of the visit, payment obligatory on reservation.
Ticketing opens on January 14, 2026, online and at tourist information offices in Caen and Ouistreham.

Date

On Tuesday 17 February 2026
Tuesday Open from 14h30 to 16h30

Prices

Price Min. Max.
Base rate 6€
FreeLess than 10 years old

Availability and reservation