The Art of Jaspage: Ancient Bookbinding Workshop

Discover jaspage, an ancient bookbinding technique, in a medieval abbey. Ages 7 and up; you can bring your own book.

: Tomorrow · 3 PM – 4:30 PM
: Abbaye Royale de l'Épau
Route de Changé, 72530 Yvré-l'Évêque
Getting there
: €5 per child; the accompanying adult pays the abbey admission

Reservation required

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In detail

All Saints’ school holiday workshop at the Abbaye Royale de l’Épau: discover jaspage, a technique used in bookbinding since the late Middle Ages. After an introduction to this art, everyone creates their own colorful patterns to decorate the edge of their book. Books are provided and you take them home; you can also bring your own. Ages 7 and up, 3 to 4:30 PM.

Reservation required, limited spots: 02 43 84 22 29 or epau.accueil@sarthe.fr. An accompanying adult is required (they pay the abbey’s admission). You can extend the visit with a snack at the Café des Moines.

Park

Abbaye Royale de l'Épau

Cistercian abbey founded in 1230 by Bérengère de Navarre, widow of Richard Cœur de Lion, and considered one of the most beautiful Cistercian jewels in France. The estate includes the abbey church, the monastic buildings, and a wooded park on the banks of the Huisne.

Organized by Abbaye Royale de l'Épau (Sarthe Culture)

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Getting there

Accessibility: Video guide in French Sign Language (LSF). FALC booklet (Easy to Read and Easy to Understand) available on request at the front desk. Audio tours on the Guidigo app.

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