Nestled amongst the Abymes vineyards in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional de la Chartreuse, between the Lac de Saint-André and Mont Granier, the Moulin de la Tourne, a reconstructed paper mill, continues to produce artisan cotton paper.

Museum Moulin à papier de la Tourne Porte-de-Savoie

About

Porte-de-Savoie (73800)
Animals allowed

Nestled amongst the vineyards in the bucolic heart of the Parc Naturel de la Chartreuse, discover the 500-year History of Paper and Books in this former mill, as it was in the Duché de Savoie from the beginning of the 14th century.
You will see authentic cotton paper being hand-made in a vat, sheet by sheet. During this unforgettable history lesson, you will also learn about the origins of cotton paper, the different stages of its traditional manufacture and the development of the printing press.

Prices

Group adults: 5 €
Group children: 6 €.

Free entry for accompanying guides, the drivers, teachers.
Group rate available for > 12 people.

Methods of payment accepted : Check, Cash

Reception

Animals allowed
Languages spoken : French
Languages of documentation : French
Languages visits : French
Languages informatives signs : French

Opening

All year round, daily.

Labels and rating

Private museum

Services
  • Pets welcome
  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Themed tour
  • Shop
Equipments
  • Public WC
  • Car park
  • Parking
  • Coach parking

Access

173 chemin de la Tourne Lachat - Hameau de Saint-André Les Marches 73800 Porte-de-Savoie
Information update on 31/10/2023 by Office de tourisme Coeur de Savoie