Museum to discover the manufacture of paper and the history of the paper mill, educational workshop and various events organized.
The museum reveals an eventful history, from the 17th century to the present day, and a heritage that has contributed to the town's worldwide renown. The museum occupies the birthplace of the Montgolfier brothers, in the heart of the Manufacture Royale. A visit to the museum includes a video, a demonstration of hand papermaking, animated machines and a dozen rooms showing the evolution of papermaking techniques over the centuries.
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Year-round: Wednesdays and Sundays, 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm (except Easter) July 1 to September 1: every afternoon, 2:15 pm to 6:00 pm. Workshops and guided tours daily by appointment. Free for children under 6.5. Adults: €6. Children (aged 6 to 16): €5. For groups: guided tour + hot-air balloon or handmade paper workshop: €7.50/adult, €6/child. Store.
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Et oui, l'histoire nous réserve encore de belles surprises... Le musée en dévoile quelques-unes.
Belle fin d'été.
Seul bémol, la boutique propose très peu de sorte de papier canson, pas de magnets.
Personnel très sympathique.
Bonne fin de vacances.