A visit and a presentation by Mr. Méchin of his number of machines and printing techniques, in this well-filled room. A great passionate enthusiast. A world that's hard to access when you're not interested in it, but for others, it's a treat. I didn't see the time passing. THANKS !

Place where a lot of objects related to typography are stored. The person who runs this place is passionate and has made a living from this art. He will happily explain how the machines work. Access is free but to help this gentleman run this place, you can buy him bookmarks or postcards. A great discovery.

Dark atmosphere, my friend and I greeted by two gloomy men, one of whom replied nastily following the request for the price of a souvenir from the museum: "I have bills to pay,... And at the bakery, do you pay?... Ask your parents to lend you money...!" (Then comments on the fact that they are "poor and in CAF"). In short, avoid at all costs.

An impressive little museum dedicated to typography but not only. Rich and complete collection on the entire world of prints, introduction to various printing processes of yesteryear. Workshop atmosphere.

The artist-guide is very knowledgeable. I learned a lot even though I don't speak French and he only spoke French. The love for his art shines through the language barrier

Muriel (who is a man and not a woman) welcomed us warmly into her workshop full of beautiful & curious works. Of course, we didn't expect such an organization of a typography "museum" but we were pleasantly surprised by the stories & anecdotes told by Muriel (who is a man) :D His jokes will make young and old laugh! (Entry is free but be careful, compulsive buyers refrain!) However ! An underlying discomfort did not make the visit pleasant & lengthened it by at least 1/2 century. It would have been wise to bring more lightness between an ampersand & a printing of documents... Expect to receive comments on your General Culture, especially on people who died in remote cemeteries, such as Leonardo da Vinci (not the highways) buried in Amboise. Study before coming, otherwise you will appear uneducated!!! If you continued your studies after 14, beware! If you still have a flip phone THAT TAKES PICTURES, bring it!!! He will be delighted :D Don't come if you are not French, no translation available unless you know how to decipher the Rosetta Stone (like sausage, yes)! If you have some Typography wood to spare, bring it back! He will love it! Expect a depressing ending based on loneliness & death: advice to depressed people, plan in advance a session with your psychologist before & after the visit, with Xanax in addition... If it's closed & the lights are off, WAIT! The typographer arrives. When ? We don't know :D WE WARMLY RECOMMEND THIS GUIDED TOUR FOR YOUR CULTURE (you will die less stupid... but hey, YOU WILL STILL DIE :))) Thank you Muriel (who is a woman....) (HE NO I'M JOKING, it's a man of course!) We loved this visit, we appreciated this passion of yours for typography & ampersands! xoxo:*

A small but old printing shop and museum. You can still experience printing paper and prints using the traditional method.

A great enthusiast with super generosity. A magnificent place where you can discover many things about the history of typography. A place full of beautiful, rare things! I highly recommend, for a good cultural time! A stone's throw from the city center and easy to access.

Let me tell you about an unforgettable experience I had at the Typography Museum in Tours. If you are looking for a journey through time to the heart of the art of printing, then you have come to the right place! This museum, presented by a most charming and humorous old gentleman, is a real rare gem. From the moment I walked through the doors of the museum, I was greeted by a warm atmosphere and an intoxicating smell of fresh ink. The old gentleman who runs this association is a veritable living encyclopedia of typography. His knowledge is immense, but what really sets him apart is his contagious passion for this ancestral art. During the visit, Mr Muriel took us on a fascinating journey through the history of printing. He introduced us to beautifully preserved antique presses, exquisite typefaces and overly funny illustrations. Each piece was accompanied by juicy anecdotes and fascinating stories. He did not just describe printing techniques to us, he transported us to a universe where each letter, each sign was charged with meaning and emotion. What impressed me the most was the way Muriel made us understand the importance of typography in preserving our cultural heritage. He reminded us that each typographer was a true artisan, a wordsmith, bringing to life the ideas and thoughts of the authors. Thanks to him, I became aware of the richness and beauty of this often overlooked art.

(Translated by Google) Great. Amazing museum. A typographical treasure corner. What beautiful objects, beautiful printed phrases and passion for this profession now forgotten. Go there quickly it may close unfortunately (Original) Génial. Musée incroyable. Un coin au trésor typographique. Que de beaux objets de belles phrases imprimées et de passion pour ce métier désormais oublié. Allez y vite il risque de fermer malheureusement

Je ne sais pas ce que le musée vaut, mais par la vitrine j'imagine que ça devait être étonnant. Je suis venu de Paris avec mon compagnon pour son anniversaire et pour lui faire une surprise (il est graphiste et professeur grand amateur de typographie) mais peine perdu même si l'établissement annoncé son ouverture sur google et malgré plusieurs coups de fil puis plusieurs allers-retours le lieu est resté désespérément fermé. Si j'avais su cela, j'aurais appelé en amont de ma visite pour confirmation. Mais d'un autre coté juste un petit mot sur la porte aurait été acceptable.

au secours!!!!! il faut sauver MURIEL!!!!! moi meme imprimeur pendant 40 ans chez GIBERT CLAREY,je ne comprends pas que la ville de TOURS laisse aller un patrimoine comme celui là,avec autant de curiosité surtout sur la typo, il faut se manifester pour sauver le peu qui nous reste de souvenir!! jl delory reporteur mécanique en offset puis en 2000operateur numerique.

superbe lieux peu connu et cacher mais si l’occasion vous viens je conseille fortement je suis reparti avec une petite carte imprimée par la personne de l’établissement qui et adorable 😊

(Translated by Google) We visited this museum and we were delighted, the Owner showed us different printing techniques, which are no longer used, but are fascinating. A great fan of detail. Congratulations. A pleasure to be there (Original) Conocimos este museo y quedamos encantados, el Dueño nos mostró diferentes técnicas de impresión, que ya dejaron de usarse, pero son fascinantes. Un gran apasionado del detalle. Felicitaciones .Un gusto poder estar alli

Belle adresse à découvrir, visite très intéressante, un voyage dans l'histoire de l'imprimerie raconté avec beaucoup d'humour et d'anecdotes par l'hôte du musée

Museo piccolo ma incredibile e stupefacente, con un proprietario gentile e disponibile a far vedere ogni cosa e a fare dimostrazioni pratiche di macchine da scrivere d'epoca. Pieno di cose risalenti a tantissimo tempo fa, non riesci davvero a smettere di guardare talmente è bello! Veramente incredibile 😃

small museum (2 rooms, lots of documents and equipment) but above all a passionate and exciting presenter!