The promise of the threads that bind the soul: Pelousey celebrates the 2025 Festival des Fils, Dentelles et Broderies
In the heart of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, where the gentle hills are tinged with green and the rooftops seem to whisper stories of yesteryear, the small town of Lawny is preparing for a weekend full of magic, tradition and textile beauty. The days 18 and 19 October 2025, The Community Hall of the Noue will host one of those gatherings that not only celebrate the art of hands, but also the warmth of reunion: the Festival des Fils, Dentelles et Broderies.
An event designed for those who resonate with the rhythm of lace, of the thread that crosses and intertwines with care, of the needle that embroiders not only fabrics but also emotions. A tribute to patience and beauty, to the quietest yet most profound creativity.
Two days to celebrate textile art
On Saturday, 14am to 18pm, and on Sunday, 10am to 17pm, the doors of this festival will be opened, which will feature exhibitors of various materials, live demonstrations, and above all, that endearing atmosphere that only true artisans and yarn lovers know how to create.
La Loisirs Evasion Association of Pelousey, with its activities “Fils en fuseaux” and “Loisirs créatifs”, is responsible for organizing this meeting, which has already become a regular event in the calendars of many lace makers, embroiderers and weavers, not only in France but also across the border.
It will be possible to acquire original materials, discover new techniques, converse with creators from across the region, and share the passion that unites us: a job well done, inherited knowledge, and the constant pursuit of beauty through textiles.
A town with the soul of a workshop
Pelousey, with just 1.500 inhabitants, is one of those hidden gems in the Doubs (department 25) that surprises with its cultural vitality. Strolling through its streets is like experiencing the calm and closeness of French rural life, where time seems to have adapted to the rhythm of the seasons and the loom.
Festival-goers can take the opportunity to discover this enchanting region. Just 10 kilometers from BesançonBesançon, the capital of Franche-Comté, opens a window onto heritage, history, and landscape. The citadel of Besançon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a must-see. Its walls embrace centuries of history, and from them you can see the winding Doubs River like a thread that also traces its own natural lacework.
Beyond the thread: tourism and flavor
After a busy day of making bobbins and needles, there's nothing better than letting yourself be seduced by the local cuisine. The area around Pelousey is full of artisan cheese factories, where gems like the County or Morbier, cheeses with character that, like lace, require time, care and a pinch of love.
And for those who want to extend their getaway, the hiking trails through the Jura forests, the tranquility of the nearby lakes or a visit to the Time Museum in Besançon offer a complete experience for the soul.
A symbolic entrance to an immense world
Access to the Festival has a symbolic price of 2 Euros, but what we receive in return is much more valuable: inspiration, connection, learning, and that comforting feeling of knowing that the art of our grandmothers is more alive than ever.
The contact email for more information is couvigepelousey@gmail.com, a direction that is surely burning with enthusiasm and excitement these days.
In short, the Festival des Fils, Dentelles et Broderies 2025 It's a celebration of handcrafted art, of community, of the invisible thread that unites us through time. A gathering that, beyond showcasing techniques, materials, and products, celebrates the pleasure of creating with the hands and the heart.
Those who have the opportunity to visit Pelousey during these days will not only take home new ideas and materials in their basket, but also a little piece of that artisanal, local France that refuses—and rightly so—to disappear.
