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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.
Descriptif patrimoine :
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. This museum evokes the expertise and traditions of the "Compagnons du Tour de France". These craftsmen grouped into associations since the Middle Ages today continue to dispense professional and moral education to young workers in a variety of trades (carpenters, stonemasons, locksmiths, bakers, etc). This mu
Descriptif patrimoine centre :
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. This museum evokes the expertise and traditions of the "Compagnons du Tour de France". These craftsmen grouped into associations since the Middle Ages today continue to dispense professional and moral education to young workers in a variety of trades (carpenters, stonemasons, locksmiths, bakers, etc). This mu
Descriptif patrimoine site :
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.
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| Horaires d'ouverture du 27 January 2023 au 31 December 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Lundi | Ouvert de 09h à 12h30 et de 14h à 18h |
| Mercredi | Ouvert de 09h à 12h30 et de 14h à 18h |
| Jeudi | Ouvert de 09h à 12h30 et de 14h à 18h |
| Vendredi | Ouvert de 09h à 12h30 et de 14h à 18h |
| Samedi | Ouvert de 09h à 12h30 et de 14h à 18h |
| Dimanche | Ouvert de 09h à 12h30 et de 14h à 18h |
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| Tarifs | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Full adult price | 6.4 € | – |
| Discount rate | 3.2 € | – |
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