The printing workshop

Do you know what a codex is ? What purpose does a "case" serve ? Don't hesitate to come and visit this very particular environment. A visit to this permanent exhibition retraces the history of books, from the first printing methods to typographic book production in Voltaire's time.

PERMANENT EXHIBITION

The workshop demonstrates the art of printing in the 18th century using a reconstructed wooden press of the type on which the first edition of Candide could have been printed.

OPENING

Visitors are welcomed: 
From 2 January to 30 April and from 1 October to 31 December: 
From Monday to Friday: from 10.00 to 12.30 and from 14.30 to 18.00
Saturday: from 9.30 to 12.30 and from 14.30 to 17.00

From 2 May to 30 September:
From Monday to Friday: from 10.00 to 12.30 and from 14.00 to 19.00
Saturday: from 9.30 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00
Days off: from 10.00 to 12.30
Sunday (July and August only): from 10.00 to 12.30

Free entrance.

GUIDED VISIT

  
Guided tours are organized by the Tourist Office in French on Tuesday afternoon at 14.30 during the summertime for individuals and all year round for groups upon advance reservation.

DETAILS

Atelier du Livre
26 Grand'rue
F-01210 Ferney-Voltaire
Tel. :  +33 (0)4 50 28 06 08
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