What are the opening hours for Musée du Compagnonnage?

Contact Musée du Compagnonnage directly for current opening hours and admission information.

How do I get to Musée du Compagnonnage?

Musée du Compagnonnage is located at Musée du Compagnonnage, 8, Rue Nationale, Tours Centre, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France métropolitaine, 37000, France. It's super easy to find right on Rue Nationale in Tours. Definitely give yourself at least an hour to really take in all the details.

Musée du Compagnonnage

Name: Musée du Compagnonnage
Address: 8 Rue Nationale, 37000 Tours, France, Tours, 37000, France
Telephone: +33 2 47 21 62 20
Rating: 4.6

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About This Museum

You have to see this place—it's a museum dedicated to the secret societies of French craftsmen, the Compagnons. Tucked away in a stunning old abbey in Tours, it's filled with the most mind-blowing masterpieces these artisans had to create to prove their skill. I was staring at a tiny, perfect wooden spiral staircase that had no nails, just insane joinery, and an ornate iron gate that looked more like lace. The whole vibe is one of quiet reverence for these incredible skills; it feels less like a museum and more like a treasure chest.

Collection Highlights

The 'masterpieces' from different trades are unforgettable—a complex wooden staircase built without nails, elaborate wrought-iron gates, and a detailed miniature stone cathedral.

Visitor Information

It's super easy to find right on Rue Nationale in Tours. Definitely give yourself at least an hour to really take in all the details.

Architecture & Building

Housed in a beautiful former abbey, so you get those classic vaulted stone ceilings and a serene, cloistered atmosphere that perfectly suits the subject matter.