Musée du Compagnonnage – Tours

Aménagé dans l’ancienne abbaye de Saint-Julien (XIIe), ce « musée de la belle ouvrage » rassemble plus de 400 chefs d’œuvre de compagnons du tour de France, visant à prouver la maîtrise de leur métier. Une grille en fer forgé exceptionnelle demanda ainsi 14 ans de travail ! Classé « Musée de France », cet espace didactique présente aussi plus de 300 outils et une riche iconographie sur l’histoire du compagnonnage et son organisation actuelle. En famille, suivez « Tourangeau la malice » qui vous expliquera avec humour l'histoire et les métiers du Compagnonnage grâce à 14 petites portes dissimulées dans le musée.

Located in the former Saint-Julien abbey (12th century), this "museum of beautiful works" houses a collection of over 400 masterpieces produced by the trade guild journeymen of France, in order to demonstrate their mastery of their craft. An exceptional wrought iron gate took 14 years to make! A listed "Musée de France", this educational museum also presents over 300 tools and a wealth of illustrations depicting the history of the trade guild journeymen and their current organisation. This museum evokes the expertise and traditions of the "Compagnons du Tour de France". These craftsmen grouped into associations since the Middle Ages today continue to dispense professional and moral education to young workers in a variety of trades (carpenters, stonemasons, locksmiths, bakers, etc). This mu

Meisterwerke, Werkzeuge, Erinnerungsstücke und Archiven der Gesellenbruderschaft. Die technischen Fähigkeiten grenzen an das Ungewöhnliche aneinander. Vorführung der Gesellenbruderschaft für Gruppen nach Vereinbarung.

Kunstwerken, werktuigen, herinneringen en archieven van de Compagnons du Tour de France (gezellenorganisatie). Technische kunststukjes naast ongewone werken. Presentatie van het 'Compagnonnage' (gezellenstelsel) voor groepen op reservering. This museum evokes the expertise and traditions of the "Compagnons du Tour de France". These craftsmen grouped into associations since the Middle Ages today continue to dispense professional and moral education to young workers in a variety of trades (carpenters, stonemasons, locksmiths, bakers, etc). This museum displays technical masterpieces and objects relating to the traditions of the Compagnons (canes, china jugs, trap locks, ribbons…), tools, prints, archives and souvenirs. Several hundred pieces are exhibited. These rare, unusual collections

Obras maestras, herramientas, recuerdos y archivos de los "Compagnons du Tour de France" (institución de aprendices de oficios). Las proezas técnicas rozan lo insólito. Presentación de la agrupación de los "compagnons" para grupos previa reserva. This museum evokes the expertise and traditions of the "Compagnons du Tour de France". These craftsmen grouped into associations since the Middle Ages today continue to dispense professional and moral education to young workers in a variety of trades (carpenters, stonemasons, locksmiths, bakers, etc). This museum displays technical masterpieces and objects relating to the traditions of the Compagnons (canes, china jugs, trap locks, ribbons…), tools, prints, archives and souvenirs. Several hundred pieces are exhibited. These rare, unusual collect

Capolavori, strumenti, souvenir e archivi dei Compagnons du Tour de France. Le prodezze tecniche si uniscono all'inusuale. Presentazione della Compagnia ai gruppi su prenotazione. This museum evokes the expertise and traditions of the "Compagnons du Tour de France". These craftsmen grouped into associations since the Middle Ages today continue to dispense professional and moral education to young workers in a variety of trades (carpenters, stonemasons, locksmiths, bakers, etc). This museum displays technical masterpieces and objects relating to the traditions of the Compagnons (canes, china jugs, trap locks, ribbons…), tools, prints, archives and souvenirs. Several hundred pieces are exhibited. These rare, unusual collections come from the Compagnons of the Tours area but also from all o