Musée Départemental du Compagnonnage
In the footsteps of the journeyman carpenters... !
Come and discover the masterpieces of the journeymen carpenters and the history of the carpentry school founded in 1871 in Romanèche-Thorins. Its founder, Pierre-François Guillon, a journeyman carpenter, taught his students drawing, material cutting and woodworking techniques. Carpentry and companionship are listed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Visit the museum as a family with the children's trail for 3 to 8 year olds.
Last visit 1 hour before closing time (November to February inclusive).
- French, English, Italian
- Credit card, Payment cards, Cheques and postal orders, Cash, Bank transfers
- Pets not allowed
- Picnic area
- Parking
- Toilettes
- Shop
- Play area
- Specific theme activities
- Adult workshop
- Junior workshop
- Conferences
- Temporary exhibitions
From 01/06/23 to 30/09/23 of 10:00 to 18:00
From 01/10/23 to 14/12/23 of 14:00 to 18:00
The museum is open every day:
From 02/01/2023 to 31/05/2023 and from 01/10/2023 to 14/12/2023 from 14h to 18h.
From 01/06/2023 to 30/09/2023 from 10am to 6pm.
Last visit 1 hour before closing time (from 1 November to 28 February inclusive).
Closed on 1 May.
Annual closure from 15/12 to 01/01/2024 included.
- Base rate - full rate adult : 4€
- Gratuities (for under 18s, disabled persons and their companions (limited access to the museum's rooms for people with reduced mobility). Free on the 1st Sunday of the month)
Wearing a mask is compulsory from the age of 12 and during the visit - Hydroalcoholic gel is available at the entrance and exit. Subject to new government health measures.
Brochures Bourgogne Tourisme
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