Maison du Bois et de la Forêt

About the museum

The Maison du Bois et de la Forêt was founded in 1993. It is located in the heart of the cité du bois in Mouchard, where two schools teach woodworking trades: the Lycée des Métiers du Bois, a public school, and the Institut des Compagnons du Tour de France, a private institution.

The association-run museum presents the timber industry across roughly 250 m². It brings together machines, tools, more than 450 wood samples from around the world, a 1940s workshop that is still in operation, as well as numerous explanatory panels and old photographs.

The guided visit follows the journey of wood, from its first processing to the end of the products' life.

Highlights

• More than 450 wood samples from around the world
• 1940s workshop that still works
• Machines and tools of the timber industry
• Old photographs and explanatory panels
• Location in the cité du bois of Mouchard

Permanent exhibition

• Exposition permanente sur le bois et la forêt – Machines, tools, wood samples and a 1940s workshop to show how wood is processed.

Founded

1993

Admission & discounts

Single flat rate of €4. Payment in cash or by cheque.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The tourist listing states that the museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Animals are not admitted.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the cité du bois in Mouchard.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Shop and toilets on site.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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