Canson and Montgolfier paper mills museum

In a legendary location, the birthplace of the Montgolfier brothers in Davézieux, this museum brings the history of papermaking to life from the 17th to the 21st century. The museum alternates between animated machines and demonstrations by guides.

The visitor follows in the footsteps left by papermakers for several centuries.

It's the magic of the leaf that we see being made in the ancient vat, the sound of the huge machine starting up, the passage through the reconstituted chapel.

Machines, objects, documents, videos alternate and are an asset to adapt the discovery to the age of the visitor.

Through paper, the themes of the forest, water, the inventions of Montgolfier and Canson, paternalism, etc. are also addressed.

An inanimate museum, no, a living museum, yes...

Convenience:
A 10-12 minute papermaking video;
10 rooms in the birthplace of the Montgolfier brothers presenting the history of papermaking and the evolution of techniques over more than 3 centuries;
A vaulted workshop of 500m2 with animated machines and demonstration of making paper by hand.

To come (Parking is mandatory in the square in front of the church and then continue on foot (2 minutes) via the pedestrian path (parking near the museum for people with reduced mobility).)

Pet Friendly : Yes

Groups accepted : from 15 to 100 people

Average visit duration for groups 1h30