La Grande Vapeur - Musée du Peigne et de la Plasturgie
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- ⚡ La Grande Vapeur is a landmark of early 20th-century industrial architecture in Oyonnax, built in 1905 as a factory producing celluloid goods.
- ⚡ Despite its name, the facility operated on electricity.
- ⚡ The building, with its distinctive V-shaped design and early use of reinforced concrete, housed dozens of rental workshops.
- ⚡ Due to the flammability of celluloid, an advanced fire protection system was installed.
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Rue Anatole France 62, Oyonnax
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La Grande Vapeur - Musée du Peigne et de la Plasturgie is a unique museum situated in the very center of Oyonnax. A historically significant educational landmark, famed among the creative and cultural elite. In the last month, over 16,000 travelers have favorited this spot and mapped out their routes to make new discoveries and experience the authentic charm of France.