Musée de la Monnaie de Paris
Supplied by: La Monnaie de Paris
Learn about the art and craft of metalworking in Paris
Highlights
- Explore La Monnaie de Paris, by the Seine, and see where France's coins have been minted for hundreds of years Learn more about how the coins jangling in your pocket are made, from the choice of metal to the finished product Watch a video showing the French mint in action and get a blank metal planchet to hand-strike your own memento
What's included
- Admission to Musée de la Monnaie de Paris
- Access to temporary exhibitions inside the museum (subject to availability)
- Access to temporary exhibitions that are located in the ''Salons'' - outside the museum (subject to availability)
Overview
It's all about the money at La Monnaie de Paris! Founded in 864 AD, this is the planet's oldest continuously running minting institution. It's also now a museum that charts the incredible history of coin-making and coinage.
Learn about how the Artisans of La Monnaie de Paris worked – and still work – with metal for over 12 centuries inside an interactive museum with engrossing sensory exhibits. You can even create your own coin on a screw press and take it home!
Know before you go
A stroller and 2 baby carriers available on loan at the ticket office
. Service dogs permitted
Cancellation policy
never
Venue address
La Monnaie de Paris
11 Quai de Conti
