The Maison de l'Imprimerie et des Lettres de Wallonie is a living museum that traces the history of printing since Gutenberg. It is a place dedicated to the paper and printing trades. Its raison d'être is to preserve the human and technical heritage of the book arts.
Visitors actively participate in discovering the various technical processes related to ancient and modern printing : making rag paper in a vat, typography (monotype and linotype), engraving, lithography, etc.
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
There is at least one parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.
There are no steps to negotiate.
Most of the exhibition content is accessible and visible.
Points of attention
There are no reserved parking spaces.
There is one step at the entrance.
The door is heavy.
There is no adapted toilet.
Attention, particularities! Difficulties will be encountered on-site. Consult the points of attention for this location to prepare yourself.
Strengths
There is at least one parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.
There is a step less than 18 cm high at the entrance.
There are no steps to negotiate.
There are seats along the route.
Points of attention
There are no adapted toilets.
Accessible with occasional help! Come accompanied! The difficulties encountered can be overcome with your companion/third-party help.
Strengths
The reception area is a logical continuation of the tour.
Special guided tours are available upon reservation.
A significant portion of the exhibition content is adapted (touch, smell, hear).
Visitors are allowed to touch the exhibits.
Points of attention
The door does not contrast with its surroundings.
Accessible with occasional help! Come accompanied! The difficulties encountered can be overcome with your companion/third-party help.
Strengths
The reception area is located in the logical continuation of the route.
Most of the works can be viewed up close.
Specialised guided tours are available upon reservation.
Points of attention
The door does not contrast with its surroundings.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
A significant portion of the exhibition's content is adapted (touch, smell, see).
Points of attention
No members of staff practise sign language.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
The reception is located in a quiet environment.
Written explanations are available.
Accessible! You can come alone. This location is fully accessible.
Strengths
The building is easy to find.
The reception area is quiet.
A significant part of the exhibition is varied (touch, smell, see, hear).
Points of attention
There are no easy-to-read materials.
Validity: From 1 January 2015 on 4 September 2026
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Mons
From 22 to 25 January 2026, from 6 p.m. to midnight, the city centre of Mons will come alive with 17 light installations and projections.
Accessible to all and completely free of charge, the 3 km route will showcase local, national and international talent in a unique urban and heritage setting.
Starting and finishing point if you wish to complete the entire route : Place Léopold, Mons.
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