Upon entering the Musée de Cluny, you will find yourself in
exceptional surroundings which join together two prestigious buildings in the
heart of Paris: the Thermes Gallo-Romaines de Lutèce (Gallo-Roman baths), built
at the end of the 1st century and the Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, built at the
end of the 15th century.
You also have access to a large collection of art from the
Mediterranean, Scandinavian and British Isles. Colourful, diverse and
sometimes strange, the collections include paintings, sculptures, tapestries,
stained glass, and silver and ivory pieces which give you an insight into the
history of art.
Some of the masterpieces displayed here include the Lady and the
Unicorn (a tapestry of the well-known fictional story), sculptures of the
Notre-Dame Cathedral and the stained glass windows of Sainte-Chapelle, and La
Rose et l'Autel d'Or de Bâle. The medieval inspired garden is another place to
see when you visit as it provides a link between the collections, building and
urban surroundings.
Many events and activities are held at the Musée de Cluny such
as exhibitions, conferences, book readings, medieval music concerts, guided
tours and workshops.
Address: 6 place Paul Painlevé
, 75005 Paris
Access: Metro Cluny - La Sorbonne / Buses: 21, 27, 38, 63, 85, 86, 87 / RER: Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame
Opening times: 9.15am to 5.45pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Phone: +33 (0) 1 53 73 78 00
