Musée de la Bande Dessinée

Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space within 100 metres of the entrance.

• The reserved parking spaces are clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.

• It is possible to drop someone off near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• The main entrance is not accessible, but there is a clearly marked alternative entrance.

• The alternative entrance is open at all times.

Reception

• The payment system is easy to use.

• There is sufficient space in front of the counter.

Horizontal movement

• The floor is hard, even and free of obstacles.

• The corridors are sufficiently wide.

Vertical movement

• All floors are accessible by lift.

• The lift can be used independently.

Adapted toilet

• An adapted toilet is available, clearly signposted and easy to use.

• There is an accessible washbasin in the adapted toilet.

Exhibition

• All exhibition content is accessible and visible.

Restaurant

• Staff are available to help people get seated, choose food, serve themselves and pay.

• All tables can accommodate wheelchairs.

• There is sufficient space to move around.

Car park

• The reserved parking spaces are on a slope (3.5%).

Access road from the car park

• The route from the adapted parking spaces consists of slopes with a gradient of up to 11% in places.

• The ground is difficult to walk on in places.

Horizontal movement

• On level 1, there are two 1-metre-long ramps with a moderate slope. The ramps are not equipped with kerbs or handrails.

• On level 2, access to the reception area is possible via a ramp with a very steep slope (23.3% over 2.80 m). This area is used during events in the museum and does not affect the flow of the visit.

Vertical movement

• The lift cabin is small (130x130 cm).

• The call buttons are located high up.

Adapted toilet

• The door to the toilet is heavy.

• The folding grab bar in the adapted toilet is short.

Auditorium/cinema

• The auditorium does not have reserved seating.

Shop

• The clear passage can be reduced to 70 cm.

• The counter is too high.

Car park

• There is at least one reserved parking space within 50 metres of the entrance.

• The reserved parking spaces are clearly marked, sufficiently large and level.

• It is possible to drop off a person near the entrance.

Access road from the car park

• All passageways are wide enough.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easily identifiable.

• An alternative entrance, located to the right of the main entrance, offers level access and is open at all times.

Reception

• Seating is available near the reception desk.

• Wheelchairs are available.

Horizontal movement

• Circulation is easy throughout.

• The floor is even and free of obstacles.

• All passageways are wide enough.

• There are seats along the route.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

Adapted toilet

• There is a toilet with grab bars that is easy to find and use.

• There is a sink in the adapted toilet.

Exhibition

• All exhibition content is accessible.

Restaurant

• Staff are available to help people sit down at tables, choose food, serve themselves, pay, etc.

• The aisles are wide enough.

Car park

• The reserved parking spaces are on a slope (3.5%).

Access road from the car park

• The route from the adapted parking spaces consists of slopes with a gradient of up to 11% in places.

• The ground is difficult to walk on in places.

Entrance

• The main entrance has 4 steps without handrails.

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Horizontal movement

• On level 1, there are two 1-metre-long ramps with a moderate slope. The ramps are not equipped with kerbs or handrails.

Shop

• In the shop, the free passage width can be reduced to 70 cm.

Note : In our analysis, we assume that blind people are accompanied during their museum visit.

Guide dogs

• Assistance dogs are allowed.

Entrance

• The entrance is located in the logical continuation of the route.

Reception

• The reception is located in the logical continuation of the route.

• The reception is in a quiet environment.

• Visual information is accompanied by a voice announcement.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors accessible to the public.

• The stairs have at least one handrail.

Restaurant

• Staff are available to help people sit down at tables, choose their meals, serve themselves, pay, etc.

Access road from the street

• Pedestrian crossings are not secured by tactile paving.

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving at the building and cannot offer assistance.

Horizontal movement

• On level 1 :

  - There are several protruding metal columns ;

  - There are two 1-metre-long ramps with a moderate slope to compensate for a step. The ramps are not equipped with kerbs or handrails.

Vertical movement

• The lift is not equipped with a voice synthesis system.

• The lift buttons are not in Braille or raised.

• The stairs are not secured by warning tiles at the top.

Exhibition

• The exhibition is not accessible as the content is mainly visual.

• There are no adapted tours planned.

• There are no adapted educational materials available.

• There is no audio description.

Entrance

• The entrance is easily identifiable.

Reception

• The reception is located in the logical continuation of the route.

• The reception is in a quiet environment.

• Visual information is accompanied by a voice announcement.

Vertical movement

• A lift serves all floors. It can be used independently or staff are available to assist.

Exhibition

• Written explanations are displayed in large print.

Restaurant

• Staff are available to help people find their seats, choose from the menu, serve themselves, pay, etc.

Access road from the street

• Pedestrian crossings are not secured by tactile paving.

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving and cannot offer assistance.

Horizontal movement

• There are no contrasting guide lines to facilitate circulation.

• The lack of contrast between the furniture and its surroundings makes circulation difficult.

• On level 1 :

• - There are several protruding metal columns ;

• - There are two 1-metre-long ramps with a moderate slope to compensate for a step. The ramps are not equipped with kerbs or handrails.

Vertical movement

• The lift is not equipped with a voice synthesis system.

• The lift buttons are not in Braille or raised.

• The steps are not contrasting.

• Floor numbers are not clearly indicated on each landing.

Exhibition

• There are no adapted tours available.

• There is no visitor guide in large print.

• Most of the works are displayed in glass cases.

Theatre/cinema

• There is no audio description.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.

• The reception is open, well lit and allows lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Audio information is duplicated visually.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

Wi-Fi

• It is possible to connect to mobile networks, 4G or 5G.

Lighting

• Lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Horizontal movement

• The site is easy to understand.

• There are maps in the museum to help you find your way around.

Toilets

• It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Exhibition

• The museum's content is mainly based on visual aids and written explanations.

Restaurant

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Car park

• Parking nearby is paid. The pay station is close to the accessible parking spaces.

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• There is no information available in sign language, and there are no staff members who use sign language.

Exhibition

• There are no guided tours in sign language.

• There are no easy-to-read materials.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

• The reception area is quiet, open, well lit and allows lip reading.

• The establishment can be contacted by email.

• Prices are displayed at reception.

Lighting

• Lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Horizontal movement

• The layout is easy to understand.

• There are maps in the museum to help visitors find their way around.

Toilets

• It is possible to see whether a toilet is occupied or free.

Exhibition

• The content on display is mainly visual.

• The environment is quiet.

Restaurant

• The lighting is sufficient and allows lip reading.

Reception

• Depending on how busy it is, it can be quite noisy at reception.

Magnetic induction loop

• There is no mobile magnetic induction loop.

Vertical movement

• It is difficult to know which floor you are on.

Exhibition

• There are no easy-to-read displays.

Restaurant

• Depending on how busy it is, it can be very noisy.

Entrance

• The building and entrance are easy to find.

• Opening hours are displayed near the door.

Reception

• The reception is easy to find and close to the entrance.

• The reception area is quiet.

• Cash payments (coins and notes) are accepted.

• Priority access is available.

Horizontal movement

• The premises are quiet and well lit.

• Signage makes it easy to find your way around (small steps on the floor).

Vertical movement

• The lift is easy to use or staff are available to help.

• There is sufficient and continuous lighting on the stairs.

• The stairs are equipped with at least one safety handrail.

Toilets

• The toilets are easy to find.

Exhibition

• There is no need to buy tickets in advance.

Restaurant

• Staff are available to help people find a table, choose from the menu, serve themselves and pay.

• It is possible to pay in cash (coins and notes).

Entrance

• Staff cannot see people arriving.

Reception

• Depending on how busy it is, it can be very noisy at reception.

Horizontal movement

• The museum is organised around a light well; there are empty spaces on levels 2 and 3.

Vertical movement

• There are no audio or visual announcements in the lift.

• The steps are not contrasted.

• The staircase to level 3 is confusing as it is open and narrow.

Exhibition

• There are no adapted guided tours available.

• The exhibition is not sufficiently diverse.

• There are no easy-to-read information panels.