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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From 01/04 to 30/06 between 10.30 am and 5 pm. Closed Monday and Sunday.
From 01/07 to 31/08 between 9.30 am and 5 pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
From 05/09 to 04/11 between 9.30 am and 5 pm. Closed Monday and Sunday.
From 05/12 to 31/12 between 10 am and 5 pm. Closed Monday and Sunday. Closed exceptionally on bank holidays.
