Musée du Compagnonnage
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An interesting insight into the history of the 'guilds', and precursors to trade unions. Also some fascinating examples of the items prepared for admission into said guilds, and the prized 'cane' acquired. Beware, dont follow Google Maps for the entrance, it is now from Rue Nationale, down the stairs in front of St Julian's, and to the left. (Stairs beside the small building on the corner of Rue Colbert, with the hairdresser). It is also only accessible by a steel staircase. Another display there, but only until Nov '22, is on the rebuild of Notre Dame (all in French).
Cathy Evatt-DaveyCathy Evatt-Davey
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This museum has so much talent on display. We loved this more than any Chateau or Gallery. It's not a big place, but it's easy to get to, and really interesting. We don't speak enough French to have understood all the information, however we were given a free guide in English. Also some of the text has English translations. Don't miss the "Joiner's alphabet" (I forgot to take a photo), or the amazing statues made from sugar.
Gill KiddGill Kidd
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Compagnonnage è un'associazione artigiana che esiste dall'epoca medievale e che oggi ancora produce bellissimi manufatti nei vari materiali. È composta da maestri artigiani esperti in scultura, oreficeria e tante altre arti, per esempio quella delle scultore di zucchero. Il museo si trova negli ambienti annessi alla chiesta si Saint Julien e non è molto grande. Si visita in un'ora, se siete stranieri anche meno, dato che tutte le spiegazioni della cartellonistica e le didascalie sono solo ed esclusivamente in francese, cosa anacronistica nel 2023. Alla biglietteria ci sono comunque opuscoli (molto scarsi) belle varie lingue. In questo museo si possono trovare cose bizzarre: un paio di zoccoli giganti dal peso di 500 kg realizzati da un unico tronco di legno, una pagoda di zucchero finemente lavorato, un modello ligneo del duomo di Milano, sculture realizzate con ferri di cavallo e tante altre cose.
Ilaria OrlandiniIlaria Orlandini
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Very interesting to learn about this talented people! The museum is located close to the Rue National and it’s a great option for both kids and adults. I wish it would’ve been bigger, some sort of audiovisual guide would’ve been nice as well.
Violeta Morales FakihVioleta Morales Fakih
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Beautiful museum with lots on display and friendly and helpful staff about the history of trades in France. Something totally new for me and interesting to see in its own unique place. Only about 2€ for students and free with the PCE!
Dory AbelmanDory Abelman
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Pleins de belles œuvres qui décrivent bien le savoir faire de nos régions. Très beau musée au coeur de Tours exposants des chefs d'oeuvres de compagnons. Certains sont vraiment spectaculaires. D'autre sont pleins d'histoires. Une œuvre permit à un résistant de se faire libérer, le commandant du camp était stupéfait de sont talent. Il l'a discrètement remis au main de la croix rouge qui l'exfiltra hors d'Allemagne. :) Une des plus belles expositions de France dans ce domaine ! Super à faire en famille, ils proposent des petits jeux interactifs pour les plus jeunes. Ça vaut le détour !
Milan JennisonMilan Jennison
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8 Rue Nationale, 37000 Tours, France
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attractions: Cathédrale Saint-Gatien, Guinguette de Tours sur Loire, Basilique Saint-Martin de Tours, Museum of Fine Arts, Château de Tours, Tourist Office Tours Loire Valley, Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré (CCC OD), Museum of Natural History of Tours, Abbaye de Saint-Julien, Hôtel Goüin, restaurants: Brasserie de l'Univers, Brasserie Madeleine Tours, La Crêpe au Carré, Le Bon Temps, Le Comptoir de Mamie Bigoude Tours Centre, Brasserie Irish Company, Restaurant Le Turon, The Pale, Le Frenchy Resto - FB&Cie, Café Bar Au Temps des Rois

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