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Moulin Richard de Bas, musée historique du papier

Museum, Arts and culture, Craft/Artisanat, Local history, Local tradition, History, Private museum in Ambert
10,9 Full-fare
  • In 14th century, paper replaced parchment and Ambert mills began making paper from cloth. Today, the mill continues this ancestral trade.

  • Thought to have been invented in China around 105 AD, paper's journey to the west was a long one. Paper, which was first used in France in the 14th century, replaced parchment. There were around 400 mills operating around Ambert, making paper sheet-by-sheet using rag paper. Today, the mill continues this ancient process. Highest-quality paper used for publishing the encyclopaedia of Diderot and Alembert, it is still used for restoring artwork, watercolours, lithographs and more. Educational...
    Thought to have been invented in China around 105 AD, paper's journey to the west was a long one. Paper, which was first used in France in the 14th century, replaced parchment. There were around 400 mills operating around Ambert, making paper sheet-by-sheet using rag paper. Today, the mill continues this ancient process. Highest-quality paper used for publishing the encyclopaedia of Diderot and Alembert, it is still used for restoring artwork, watercolours, lithographs and more. Educational paper manufacturing workshop: you make and keep your own paper. Exhibitions. Shop. Botanical garden.
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  • Environment
    • In the country
    • Mountain location
    • Isolated
  • Spoken languages
    • English
  • Groups (Max capacity)
    • 30  Maximum number of people
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    • Handicrafts workshops
    • Temporary exhibition
    • Shows
    • Children's entertainment
    • Calligraphy
    • Crafts
    • Plastic arts
    • Creative hobbies
    • Heritage
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    • Coach parking
    • Parking
    • Car park
    • Public WC
    • Sustainable development
    • Picnic area
    • Exhibition space
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    • Pets welcome
    • Motorhomes allowed
    • Shop
    • Tourist brochures
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    • Online shop
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    10.90 €
  • Child
    6.90 €
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  • From January 2, 2025
    until July 5, 2025
  • From July 7, 2025
    until August 31, 2025
  • From September 2, 2025
    until December 31, 2025
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    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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    9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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