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Created in 1991, this unique French departmental museum traces the history of cardboard box manufacturing and printing in Valréas, the capital of French cardboard, from its origins in the mid-19th century to the present day.
Description
Learn all about the making of the famous draught boxes, invented by Ferdinand Revoul for importing silkworm "seeds".
Boxes for perfumery, pharmaceuticals, jewelry and confectionery, as well as a reconstructed workshop, cardboard and printing machines, and graphic collections (lithographic labels, advertising posters and calendars, representative cards, company archives) will introduce you to an industry that achieved worldwide renown in the early 20th century, and is still going strong today. A 12-minute film completes the visit, and there's also a bookshop.
Most of the collections are from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Spoken languages
- English
- Spanish
- French
Themes
- Sciences and technology
- Local tradition
- Arts and culture
- Occupations
- Industry
- Graphic arts
- Local history
Labels and ranking
- Bad weather alternative
Activities
- Handicrafts workshops
- Temporary exhibition
- Entertainment evenings
- Children's entertainment
- Concert
Opening
Closed exceptionally on January 1st.
During this period, the museum is only open to groups of 10 or more by prior arrangement, and for special events.
From 01/04 to 30/09
Opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 10 am and 1 pm and between 2.30 pm and 6 pm.
Closed exceptionally on May 1st.
The first Sunday of each month, the museum is free open at the same times.
Groups of 10 or more are welcome on reservation.
From 01/10 to 31/12, daily.
Closed exceptionally on December 25th.
During this period, the museum is only open to groups of 10 or more by prior arrangement, and for special events.
Visit
Individual tour
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
- Average Duration of the individual tour: 60 minutes
Group tour
- Unguided group tours available permanently
- Guided group tours on request
- Average duration of groups visit: 90 minutes
- Min. group size: 10
- Max. group size: 50
Rate
Reduced price: 4 € (Seniors aged 65 and over, trainees in vocational training, civic service, accompanying a VaucluseMusées card holder, partnership agreements (see reception agent).)
Student: 4 € (Price per person)
Job seeker: Admission to the museum is free for jobseekers and people on minimum social benefits with proof of entitlement.
Large family: 4 € (Reduced rate of €4 for an adult accompanying a child under 18.)
Group adults: 5 € (Price per person (from 10 people) including guided tour of approx. 1h30.
Reservations required)
Group children: Admission is free for self-guided tours.
Set price group adults: 3 € (Price per person for self-guided tours)
Set price group children: 25 € (Package price for a guided tour or animation).
Free entry for children < 18 years, accompanying guides, the drivers, people with reduced mobility.
Group rate available for > 10 people.
Free of charge: Vauclusiens (residents of Vaucluse) with proof of less than 3 months' residence, recipients of minimum social benefits.
Free for all on the 1st Sunday of each month.
Payment options:
- Check
- Bank/credit card
- Cash
Amenities and Services
- Coach access
- Shop
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Wi-fi
- Film room
- Parking nearby
- Meeting room
- Defibrillator
- Exhibition space
- Toilets
Accessibility
- Even flooring with no obstacles
- Reception desk between 70-80 cm high
- WC + grab handle + adequate space to move
- Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities