In the Charente region, by the water’s edge, Jacques Bréjoux has been making paper for over forty years. With its manor house and large drying shed, the Moulin du Verger is a protected 17th-century site, bearing witness to a long-standing tradition in the area.

A true pioneer, Jacques Bréjoux brought his stamp mill back into service to process old linen sheets. Like an experimental archaeologist, he moves constantly between hypotheses and hands-on practice. His research delves into the mysteries of early Chinese papers, Arabic and Islamic papers, and the emergence of paper in the West.

Over time and through many encounters, his work has led to major advances—such as paper grafts that help restore missing parts of manuscripts. Prestigious institutions such as the Louvre, the Prado Museum, and the Library of Congress in Washington regularly call on his expertise. His workshop also supplies a wide range of fiber-based papers for drawing, publishing, bookbinding, and other graphic arts.