Musée Renaudot
Located in the house of Théophraste Renaudot (XNUMXth century), the museum retraces the life of the founder of the French Press.
Ordinary physician to King Louis XIII in 1612 and Commissioner General of the Poor of the Kingdom, he settled in Paris. Thanks to Richelieu, in 1631 he founded the first printed newspaper in France: the Gazette. He is also at the origin of many "innocent inventions" (ANPE, classified ads, Mont-de-Piété).
To see, a 1631th century hand press and many documents. Unique experience: printing the first Gazette of XNUMX.
You can also visit the cellar and the medicinal garden.
Every year in November, the Renaudot prize for high school students is awarded in Loudun. Equivalent for young people of the illustrious literary prize.
To discover: Loudun and its rich heritage.
Practical information
The rates
Free visit: €2
Guided tour: €6
Children’s workshop: €2
Adult workshop: €5
Free self-guided tour:
-under 25 years old
-holders of the education pass
-students (enrolled)
-people with disabilities
-researchers (affiliated with a university or research organization)
-job seekers, recipients of minimum social benefits
-members of the Historical Society or learned societies
-holders of a Culture card, ICOM, OCIM, Ambassador 86, members of the Aliénor network
-holders of a press card, or a tour guide card
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Further information
2 Petite rue du Jeu de Paume
86200 LOUDUN