La Papeterie Saint-Gilles - Paper Making Economuseum

The Papeterie Saint-Gilles Paper Making Economuseum is an enchanting and unique site. In 1992, the Papeterie was nominated the first Economuseum in today’s network. Visit the workshop where artisans produce paper using 17th-century techniques. Watch as their recipe of pulp and flower petals is transformed into paper imprinted with the unmistakable Saint-Gilles watermark, known the world over. During your visit, enjoy a hands-on paper making workshop. Admire traditional and avant-garde works by renowned artists and the many objects which remind us that paper is at the heart of everyday life.