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Bookbinding Experience in the Vieux Port

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Marseille, France

About this activity

This experience is one of the standout things to do in Marseille, France. Rated 4.0/5 by 3 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €85 per person. Production of a handmade notebook of Japanese technique in A5 format. DIY experience with carefully selected materials. You would be welcomed in a craftsman's workshop located at Cours Julien where we will walk around at the end of the workshop.

You are invited to visit the El Brote workshop where the experience will take place. Before we begin we will talk about the basic principles of binding, materials, and tool functionality. Then you would be invited to choose the handmade paper for the cover of your notebook, as well as the color of the yarn and other details. You will be accompanied throughout your DIY experience to result in a beautiful Japanese technical notebook made by yourself. At the end of the workshop, you will be able to walk on your own around the Vieux Port or "Le Panier" district. The workshop is suitable for children who are used to handling scissors and must be accompanied by an adult.

Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 3 hours.
  • •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • •Offered in 2 languages.
  • •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
  • •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

First-time visitorsCouplesSmall groups

Best time to visit

Marseille is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular experience slots in Marseille sell out.

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€85
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