This museum, housed in the remains of Gallo-Roman baths and the 15th century residence of the abbots of Cluny on the left bank in Paris, focuses on previous metal working and other crafts in medieval society in Europe, together with stained glass, tapestries and sculpture. The display of the goldsmith's art begins even earlier with a wonderful gold torque worn by an ancient Gaul around 200 BC, a bishop's pectoral cross of stamped gold from 650 AD and a magnificent altar front from Basel Cathedral of sheet gold on oak dating from around 1000 AD. Medieval highlights include a golden rose commissioned by Pope John XXII in 1330 and wedding rings and clasps from the same period.

Musée National du Moyen Age (National Museum of the Middle Ages)
Thermes & Hôtel de Cluny
6 Place Paul Painlevé
75005 Paris
France

Tel.     +33 1 53 73 78 00
Fax     +33 1 43 25 85 27
Web    www.musee-moyenage.fr
           
Open

Wednesday to Monday 9.15 - 17.45
Closed Tuesday, 1 May, 25 December and 1 January