Atelier-Musée du Tabac de la Semois
Living workshop museum in Corbion: Semois tobacco is processed on machines dating from 1900 that are still in operation; visits by appointment.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Atelier-Musée du Tabac de la Semois is located in Corbion, a village in the municipality of Bouillon, in the Semois valley. It was set up by Vincent and Gaëtane Manil, who make pipe tobacco, rolling tobacco and cigars by hand from tobacco grown in the region.
The visit presents an old craft: processing Semois tobacco in several stages, on machines dating from 1900 that still work. Visitors see the craftsman at work, as well as a large number of objects that trace the journey of tobacco through the centuries, cultures and customs.
The tour ends with a video showing the work on tobacco from seed to pipe. A shop sells the house products.
Highlights
- Machines from 1900 still in operation
- Craftsman at work in the workshop
- Objects on the history of tobacco through the centuries and cultures
- Video on the work of tobacco from seed to pipe
- Shop with tobacco, cigars and Semois corks
Permanent exhibition
- Atelier-musée du tabac de la Semois – Processing of Semois tobacco on machines from 1900 in operation, a collection of objects on the history of tobacco, and a video “from seed to pipe”.
- Operated by
- Famille Manil (Vincent et Gaëtane Manil)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Children & teens | €2free up to age 5 · Under 12s: €2. Free for under 6s. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €3 per person€3 per person for groups of 15 people. |
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
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| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
Free entry for under 6s, and €2 for under 12s.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Parking in the village of Corbion.
Corbion is about 6 km from Bouillon, through the Semois valley.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Craft shop with tobacco, cigars and Semois corks.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Good to know | Playful visit to a workshop museum, guided by the craftsman, by appointment. It includes the machines in operation, the object collection and a video. |
