Description

One of the few museums dedicated to parchment, this is one of the last three parchment factories in France. The museum gives you the chance to discover the history of parchment and the trade of parchment maker, which has been listed as a Rare Craft since 2011. You can also learn more about working with hides and admire the last hide dryer in Annonay, a town renowned for its expertise in tanning since medieval times. You'll get to know the Tannerie Parcheminerie Dumas through its history, the diversity of trades associated with the activity and the varied uses of the finished product. You'll watch parchment being made from the glass gallery overlooking the parchment factory.

Opening

From 22/01 to 23/10/2024
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on 29/07, 30/07, 02/08, Easter Monday and August 15th.

From 26/10 to 31/12/2024
Opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 2 pm and 6 pm.

Additional info

• Services :Educational visitsMotorhomes allowedRoom hireThemed tourShopSet down on-site for groupsWi-fiTourist brochuresTourist informationGuided toursOnline shop
• Equipments :Film roomMeeting roomCar parkExhibition spaceToilets
• Payment :CheckBank/credit cardCashPass’RégionCredit transfer
• Spoken languages :ItalianEnglishSpanishFrench

Prices

Adult: 6 € (5 Cezam card)

Child: 4 € (From 6 to 12 years old

3€ Cezam card)

Group adults: 5 € (Flat rate of €50 for groups of less than 10 people).

Free entry for children < 6 years.