Museum of the Guild
(Musee du Compagnonnage)
(Musee du Compagnonnage)
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 The guild was born in the Middle Ages. He is still active, and this museum is theirs. Their history and traditions are evoked by the great masterpieces of carpenters, masons, roofers, blacksmiths, shoemakers, locksmiths , Confectioners ?  8 Rue Nationale, 37000 Tours Arrival by car: follow the signs to downtown 'Coeur de Ville'; Arrival by bus: Parking at 100m, Avenue Andre Malraux. N 47°22'59'' E 00°40'59'' Click here to see the route (on a new tab)  |
 Getting lost in the museum for two hours is exhilarating! - From September the 16th to June the 15th: open daily except on Tuesdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., - From June the 16th to September the 15th: open daily from 9:00 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00. The museum is closed on 01/01, 05/01, 07/14, 11/01, 11/11 & 12/25. Last entrances can take place 30 minutes before closing. Disclaimer : The management team of the destination has the possibility to change the opening days and hours without prior communication.  This museum is a rare place of masterpieces of the companions of the Tour de France and shows the prowess of their achievements such as this extraordinary miniature park gate. Magnificent: A watch again and again! For lovers of technologies history, it will be interesting to complete the tour of the museum by the discovery of the Clos Luce in Amboise and the one of the fabulous world of Maurice Dufresne. |