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.
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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.
Musée Atelier de l'Imprimerie de Nantes, Quai de la Fosse, Nantes
How to get there?
Parking(s) nearby: Parking Médiathèque, Parking Gloriette 2, Parking CHU 1, Parking Commerce, Parking Graslin
Public transport: Médiathèque, Copernic - Musées, Chantiers Navals, Delorme
Self-service bicycles: Duguay trouin, Félix éboué, Médiathèque, Delorme, Palais de justice, Calvaire, Alger, Bourse
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 bank holidays
Closure à 16.30 on 24th and 31st December
Free for PASS Nantes holders
Book PASS Nantes
Pass Nantes holders : Free access and free printed poster (Voirin presse)
Full price : 8€
Reduced price : 5€
Free for children under 5
The entire museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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