This museum bears witness to Nantes’ industrial heritage, which invites visitors to discover the history of former bookmaking trades. The museum is one-of-akind because the machines still function — meaning the past is still alive.
The museum’s presses were also used in several films, like Les Illusions perdues by Xavier Giannoli.
At the same address
Médiathèque Jacques-Demy
The ’Médiathèque Jacques Demy’ pays homage to the eponymousfilmmaker and native son of Nantes. With its a vast collection of books, rare and precious documents, and multimedia content, it’s the city’s go-to cultural centre.
24 Quai de la Fosse 44000 Nantes
How to get there?
Parking(s) nearby: Parking Médiathèque, Parking Gloriette 2, Parking Gloriette 1, Parking Graslin, Parking Commerce, Parking CHU 1
Public transport: Médiathèque, Square Daviais, Copernic - Musées, Chantiers Navals
Self-service bicycles: Médiathèque (n°34), Jean V (n°35), Bourse (n°31), Racine (n°33), Palais De Justice (n°44), Alger (n°36), Duguay Trouin (n°29), Félix Éboué (n°37), Delorme (n°12)
From 1st september to 30 June, open daily from Monday to Saturday. In July and August, open daily from Monday to Friday.
10.00-12.00 and 14.00 – 17.30. Guided visit at 14.30
Closed on Sundays and holydays and 27th July to 11th August.
Free for PASS Nantes holders
Book PASS Nantes
Free access and free printed poster for Pass Nantes holders.
8 € / 5€/ free for children under 5
The entire museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Elevator at the entrance to the Mediatheque car park.
