“Compagnonnage” Museum – Trade guilds’ History and Masterpieces

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  • ADT Touraine / Jean-Christophe Coutand
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.

Full adult price : 6,60 €

Discount rate : 3,30 €

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Period (s) Morning Afternoon Opening day Closing day
15/02/2025 - 31/12/202509:00 - 12:3014:00 - 18:00Tuesday

Individual visits

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Duration of the visit:01:00
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Group tours

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Duration of the visit:01:30
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  • Junior workshop en
  • Museum - Interpreting centre category
  • Shop en
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  • Anthropology
  • Craft industries
  • History
  • Know-how, crafts
  • Popular arts and traditions
  • Professions / trades
  • Science and technology

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