February vacations: guided tours and creative workshops for children at La Monnaie de Paris

No doubt about it, after such a chaotic return to school in January, you've earned the right to get some rest, and so have the kids! Fortunately, the February and March vacations are just around the corner: a time we're all looking forward to. However, it's out of the question to spend the whole school vacation on the sofa watching TV, especially in Paris, where there's no shortage of family outings!

We're off to La Monnaie de Paris, which is organizing a whole host offun and excitingactivities from February 10 to 25, 2024. This one-of-a-kind museum is offering guided tours to discover its collections through children's eyes, as well as creative workshops to make your own chocolate medal, learn about the crafts of the Monnaie de Paris or create your own medal using coin-making techniques.

The price per child is €14 for creative workshops and €6 for guided tours. For adults, the guided tour costs €14, and includes admission to the museum! In short, here's a great program to keep the family busy and cultivated during these February vacations 2024!

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On the program

Investigations

In pursuit of the counterfeiter

Come and investigate the Monnaie de Paris to stop the counterfeiter before he strikes!

• When? February 11, February 25
• Who? children aged 8 and over, families

Nocturnes (night tours)

Architectural tour by torchlight

Come and visit by night what's behind this French mint sign.

• When? February 14 and February 21
• Who ? Children aged 12 and over

Guided tours

Les Petits Monnayeurs

Young and old alike discover the richness of the Monnaie de Paris collections through a selection of works.

• When? February 26 at 3pm
• Who? Children aged 6 and over

Workshops

Make your own decoration!

Discover the art of enameling as a family and create your own order!

• When? February 14 at 3pm
• Who? ages 12 and up

Shape your bestiary

Go in search of the animals in the museum's collections, then create your own fantastic bestiary...

• When? February 15 at 3pm
• Who? Children aged 4 and over

From metal to jewelry

Discover the magic of La Monnaie de Paris' artistic crafts: polishing, enameling, jewelry-making, direct-cut engraving, etc.

• When? February 10 and 20 at 3pm
• Who? children aged 10 and over

Chocolate lovers

This way, chocolate lovers! Come and create your own chocolate medal!

• When? February 17 at 3pm, March 3 at 3pm
• Who? ages 7 and up

Make your own medal

Young and old alike can try their hand at our workshops, and create their own medal. Artistic competition guaranteed!

• When? February 13 at 3pm, February 16 at 3pm
• Who? 7 years and up