Le Scriptorial, musée des manuscrits du Mont-Saint-Michel

The Scriptorial museum presents an extensive collection of medieval manuscripts through ten exhibition rooms spanning 230 meters of display space.

The museum contains manuscripts that monks at Mont Saint Michel Abbey meticulously copied and preserved during the Middle Ages for knowledge distribution.

Visitors can learn about medieval manuscript production techniques, including parchment making, color creation, binding processes, and illumination methods.

The museum includes multimedia terminals, a projection room, and designated areas where guests can practice calligraphy at the end of their visit.

The treasure room maintains incunabula under specific temperature and lighting conditions, ensuring preservation of these early printed books.

Location: Avranches

Official opening: August 2006

Website: http://www.scriptorial.fr/

Address: place d'Estouteville

Website: http://scriptorial.fr

GPS coordinates: 48.68833,-1.36069

Latest update: May 9, 2025 16:29