Musée de l'Imprimerie de Nantes, musée à Nantes, en France
The Musée de l'Imprimerie de Nantes is a museum in Nantes dedicated to the history of printing. It displays printing machines, typefaces, and work tools from different periods, along with examples of printed works.
The museum developed from a private collection of printing machines and materials that was later given to the city of Nantes. Over time it became a place that documents the long tradition of the printing craft in the region.
The museum shows how printing shaped Nantes and what role printers played in the city's daily life. The displays illustrate the crafts and tools that were used across centuries.
The museum is located in a historic building and is easy to reach on foot if you are in the old town of Nantes. It is advisable to check opening hours in advance, as the museum is only open on certain days and times.
The museum partly functions as a working workshop where traditional printing techniques are still practiced. Visitors can sometimes watch printers at work on old machines, seeing firsthand the manual skills passed down through generations.
Location: Nantes
Inception: December 6, 1986
Official opening: December 6, 1986
Address: 24 quai de la Fosse
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00-12:00,14:00-17:30; July-August Saturday off
Phone: +33(0)240732655
Email: info@musee-imprimerie.com
Website: https://musee-imprimerie.com
GPS coordinates: 47.21097,-1.56208
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:48
Nantes combines mechanical monuments, botanical gardens, a medieval castle and museums. The historical quarters, old squares and notable architecture reflect its maritime and commercial past. The city features parks, walks along the Loire and cultural institutions like the Art Museum and Natural History Museum. The Machines de l'île presents mechanical animals, including a 12-meter-tall elephant.
La Cigale
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Cours Cambronne
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Passerelle Victor-Schoelcher
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Médiathèque Jacques-Demy
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Immeuble, 8 rue de l'Héronnière
125 m
Maison Trochon
105 m
Maison de la mer
195 m
Immeuble, 10 rue de l'Héronnière
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Immeuble, 3 place Graslin
194 m
Immeuble, 1 rue de Gresset
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Immeuble, 12 rue de l'Héronnière
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Immeuble, 2 rue des Cadeniers
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Immeuble, 15 rue de Gresset
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Immeuble, 18 rue de l'Héronnière
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Immeuble, 5 rue de Gresset
192 m
Immeuble, 13 rue de Gresset
191 m
Immeuble, 20 rue de l'Héronnière
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Immeuble, 3 rue Piron (Nantes)
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Immeuble, 7 rue de Gresset
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Immeuble, 14 rue de l'Héronnière
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Immeuble, 11 rue de Gresset
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Immeuble, 9 rue de Gresset
186 m
Immeuble, 3 rue de Gresset
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Pierre Cambronne
138 m
Érato
263 m
Polymnie
263 m
Clio
263 m
Éloge de la transgression
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