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"Compagnonnage" Museum – Trade guilds' History and Masterpieces

Masterpieces, tools, souvenirs and archives of the “Compagnons du Tour de France”. Only museum of its kind in the world.
Description
Located in the former Saint-Julien abbey (12th century), this "museum of beautiful works" houses a collection of over 400 masterpieces produced by the trade guild journeymen of France, in order to demonstrate their mastery of their craft. An exceptional wrought iron gate took 14 years to make! A listed "Musée de France", this educational museum also presents over 300 tools and a wealth of illustrations depicting the history of the trade guild journeymen and their current organisation.
We speak : French, French, English

Visit

Average length of individual visit : 01:00 min.
Average length of group visit : 01:30 min.

opening

Opening hours from 15 February to 31 December 2025
MondayOpen from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 09:00 am to 12:30 pm and from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

price

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Full adult price
6,60 €
Discount rate
3,30 €

Free rate

Payment options

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  • Cash
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Address

8 rue Nationale
Cloître St Julien – abbaye Saint Julien
37000 TOURS
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