📜 Museum in Tours, France, dedicated to the history and masterpieces of compagnonnage, a system of skilled tradesmen.
🔍 UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2010.
✨ See intricate masterpieces like sugar violins, wooden wheels in bottles, and giant wooden shoes
📚 Learn about medieval guilds, trade traditions, and the Tour de France journey
👨👩👧👦 Interactive workshops and activities for children
🏛️ Housed in the ancient Abbey of St Julien
🗣️ Introductory signage is mostly in French, with English summaries
🌡️ Not air-conditioned, modified hours during extreme heat
🗓️ Check for temporary closures due to renovations
🗣️ Consider a guided tour for a more immersive experience
💰 Group visits (10+ people) 3€20, accompaniers free.
🕒 Daily 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., except Tuesdays. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed Jan 1, May 1, July 14, Nov 1, Nov 11, Dec 25.
Modified hours during extreme heat alerts.
Last updated 6 days ago
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