Papeterie de Vaux — Attraction in Nontron

If you are interested in industrial historic monuments this old paper mill is worth the visit. The old machines and the steam kettle are still in place. You only miss the heat, the noise and the people. The mill was closed in 1968 by the owner who gave lead to the firm for decades. The paper products were sold all over the world. Now it is a small museum, bought by the Prayzac municipality to preserve this gem for future generations. Recommended: You can combine your visit with a lunch (or a coffee with something delicious) at Les Délices de...

It’s a lovely day out. The mill sits in a quiet valley surrounded by trees with its mill pond and tumbling water that turns the two water wheels. Nextdoor, and we’ll worth checking out for lunch is “Delice de Rita” - she does flans, cakes, wine, puddings and so on under the trees overlooking the Papeterie. In August the printworkshop at the Papeterie is often open. A team from the U.K. often helps out the local team in running linocut workshops in the courtyard of the papermill. Call them ahead for...

Really nice museum that shows the old papermill that used to be on this location. Lots of information, and very friendly tour guides.

Close to this museum is also the old steel forge, it is a great idea to combine the visits to both locations for a very enjoyable morning or afternoon.

Next to the papermill is a small restaurant (Les Délices de Rita) where you can get a great lunch for a...