©Conseil départemental du Vaucluse
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.
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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...
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...
Services
Meeting room
Toilets
Shop
Wifi
Seminars
- 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
- Activities
- Handicrafts workshops
- Temporary exhibition
- Entertainment evenings
- Children's entertainment
- Concert
- Equipment
- Film room
- Parking nearby
- Meeting room
- Defibrillator
- Exhibition space
- Toilets
- Rectangular table
- Table
- Video projector
- Screen
- Chair
- Services
- Coach access
- Shop
- Wi-fi
- Tourist brochures
- Tourist information
- Restaurant in the close vicinity
- Family Reception/drinks reception
- Exhibition/trade fair
- Seminar/meeting
- Pets not allowed
Rates
Rates 2025
AdultFull price per adult
7€
Reduced priceSeniors aged 65 and over, trainees in vocational training, civic service, accompanying a VaucluseMusées card holder, partnership agreements (see reception agent).
4€
StudentPrice per person
4€
Job seekerAdmission to the museum is free for jobseekers and people on minimum social benefits with proof of entitlement.
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Large familyReduced rate of €4 for an adult accompanying a child under 18.
4€
Group adultsPrice per person (from 10 people) including guided tour of approx. 1h30.
Reservations required
Reservations required
5€
Group childrenAdmission is free for self-guided tours.
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Set price group adultsPrice per person for self-guided tours
3€
Set price group childrenPackage price for a guided tour or animation
25€
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.
Free for all on the 1st Sunday of each month.
Payment methods
Check
Bank/credit card
CashGroups (Max capacity)
- 50 Maximum number of people
Openings
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
During this period, the museum is only open to groups of 10 or more by prior arrangement, and for special events.
Tuesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 13:00
14:30 - 18:00
Thursday
10:00 - 13:00
14:30 - 18:00
Friday
10:00 - 13:00
14:30 - 18:00
Saturday
10:00 - 13:00
14:30 - 18:00
The first Sunday of each month, the museum is free open at the same times.
Groups of 10 or more are welcome on reservation.
Groups of 10 or more are welcome on reservation.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
During this period, the museum is only open to groups of 10 or more by prior arrangement, and for special events.
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Location
Spoken languages
Environment
- Town location
