Musee du Compagnonnage
Musee du Compagnonnage
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About Musee du Compagnonnage
Add to favoritesThe Temple of "Fine Craftsmanship" This exceptional museum pays homage to the Compagnons du Tour de France, artisans who strive for technical and human perfection throughout the centuries. Housed in the prestigious setting of the former Saint-Julien Abbey, the museum boasts an impressive collection of "masterpieces": pieces of unparalleled technical complexity, created by aspiring journeymen to demonstrate their mastery. From miniature carpentry to sugar sculptures, and from fine metalwork to blacksmithing, each object on display is a challenge to the laws of physics. A Living and Sacred Transmission Beyond technical virtuosity, the museum explores the history, rituals, and symbols of this centuries-old institution, recognized as part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage. Here you will discover antique tools, journeymen's walking sticks, and the "colors" (ritual scarves) that bear witness to the fraternity and solidarity among its members. It is a visit that commands admiration and illustrates the motto of the journeyman system: to train not only skilled workers, but also men of duty and transmission.
Tip for an even more exceptional visit.
Observe the "impossible" details: Take the time to look very closely at the models of the roof structure (the attic). Some pieces have such complex wood joinery that they seem impossible to create without descriptive geometry ("the Line"). This is where all the magic of the place lies.
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Submit your review.Ricky92
2024-03-14"A bit of history. "
