Jouets Petitcollin, a renowned name in the world of French toys
Founded in Étain in 1860, Jouets Petitcollin is one of the most iconic names in the French toy-making tradition. Labelled a “Living Heritage Enterprise”, it uses traditional manufacturing techniques, unlike its competitors abroad. Many production stages are still carried out by hand.
Visit the company
On this guided tour, you’ll learn about the hundred-year-old manufacturing processes and the different production stages, from raw materials to finished product.
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Visit the Jouets Petitcollin museum
Thanks to a full redesign of the museum, go back to your childhood, from the birth of the first baby doll in 1912 and including models by major fashion designers. Not to mention Viny and Cellulo, the museum mascots. They will guide you through the manufacturing stages to creating your own virtual doll.
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Creative workshops to accompany your visit
During the school holidays and our events, Viny and Cellulo are ready to extend your stay in the magical world of Jouets Petitcollin.
The programme includes:
- for children: discovery through play of the museum’s collections through creative workshops
- for adults: creative workshops (doll’s clothes, doll’s house furniture…)
Useful information: Workshops booked in advance, call 03.29.87.20.80
Before you arrive
Length of visits
- Length of company guided tour: 1 hour 15 mins
- Visit to the museum: around 40 minutes
Visiting times
- Closed annually from 24 December 2021 to 24 January 2022
Please note: last company tour on Friday 17 December 2021 - The museum and company are closed to visitors on public holidays.
- Company tours start at the museum.
Prices
- Tickets available to buy at the museum entrance.
- view prices HERE
Getting to the museum
The museum is at 2, Rue des Casernes in Étain (55400), near Étain station.
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COVID information
Visits and workshops follow appropriate health advice and respecting distancing measures.
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