A family business
The modern petrification
Michel Papon learns from Jean Serre the making secrets. He marries Madeleine, Jean Serre’s daughter. In 1869 Michel inherits the Atelier. He ays the foundations of modern petrification by investing in the equipment.
Selling the production in France
Michel Papon and his son Leon sell their production on the French Riviera. Their purchasers are the owners of Grotte de Monte-Carlo, Grotte Saint-André and Grottes du Saut-du-Loup.
The Grottes de Bétharram, Caves Gouttières de Savonnières and Gouffre de Padirac will be supplied....