1h
Brousses-et-Villaret (Aude) ~ Occitanie
From 7€ per person
Book onlineAt Brousses Paper Mill, just a few steps from Carcassonne, enjoy a unique experience in the heart of Occitanie. Discover ancestral know-how, hydraulic machines, and creative workshops for all ages. An authentic visit that delights families and craft lovers.
Located 20 km from Carcassonne, Brousses Paper Mill sits in an exceptional natural setting, surrounded by waterfalls, granite rocks, chestnut trees, and green oaks. This preserved site immerses you in four centuries of papermaking history.
During the guided tour, explore traditional methods: rag grinding with the Dutch pile, pulp preparation from plant fibers, linen, hemp, rice straw, or grape stalks. Watch the sheet take shape before your eyes.
After the tour, join fun workshops where paper comes in all forms, even made from unusual materials like elephant or horse dung. Children love these creative moments and leave with their own works.
Brousses Paper Mill is the last active paper mill in Languedoc. Its hydraulic engines and old machines reflect a family tradition carried on by the 7th generation. A unique encounter with history and craftsmanship.
Creative workshops are a real highlight, kids leave with their own creations.
An authentic site in the heart of the Dure Valley
Discover papermaking know-how passed down for 4 centuries
Creative workshops for children and craft enthusiasts
| Adulte | 12€ |
| De 13 à 17 ans | 10€ |
| De 5 à 12 ans | 6.5€ |
Open all year except December 25 and January 1.
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