La Monnaie de Paris is France's oldest monetary institution, and one of the world's oldest companies still in business. The public institution was founded in 864 by Charles II the Bald, with the mission of minting the country's currency. Today, the institute retains its industrial and commercial role, and is also involved in the production of foreign metal coins, medals, official decorations...
In Paris, the Monnaie de Paris is best known for its museum: 11 quai de Conti houses a museum for the general public, revealing the know-how and secrets behind the manufacture of coins. Coins, medals and antique tools are also on display, providing an insight into the history, art, economics, archaeology, science and technology of coinage and craftsmanship...
La Monnaie de Paris regularly organizes temporary exhibitions, as well as numerous workshops and events for young visitors.
La Monnaie de Paris is open every day except Monday, January 1, May 1 and December 25. Tickets cost between 12 and 8 euros, and are free for young people under 26 on the first Sunday of the month... And throughout August! A good deal just the way we like it. Note that your Navigo pass also entitles you to a discount.
Between exhibitions, the museum offers a boutique, a restaurant run by Michelin-starred chef Guy Savoy, and the BLOOM café, for lighter fare and weekend brunches.
Want to visit the Monnaie de Paris? The institution is accessible by public transport, via the Pont Neuf stop (line 7); Odéon (lines 4 and 10), Saint-Michel (line 4), Châtelet (RER A and B) and Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (RER B and C).
Christmas vacations 2024: treasure hunt, workshops and family visits at La Monnaie de Paris
From December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025, La Monnaie de Paris unveils its brand new Christmas vacation program. Families can take part in original, immersive guided tours, or make their own coins in workshops. [Read more]
Operation MIDAS: a treasure hunt into the secrets of La Monnaie de Paris
Are you ready to discover the bowels of the Monnaie de Paris by helping an archaeologist solve complex puzzles? From October 29, 2024, embark on a treasure hunt that's sure to make you rich... [Read more]
Struck by Bloom: the confidential café-bar of the Monnaie de Paris
Want to discover a new discreet and friendly place where you can eat and drink at any time of the day? For that, go to Frappé par Bloom, the confidential café-bar of the Monnaie de Paris! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
Starts December 17, 2024
Location
Paris Mint
11, quai Conti
75006 Paris 6
Prices
Moins de 26 ans: Free
Premier dimanche du mois: Free
tarif réduit: €8
Réduction pass Navigo: €10
tarif plein: €12
Official website
www.monnaiedeparis.fr
More information
Daily 11am-6pm Closed Mondays, January 1, May 1 and December 25 Nocturne Wednesdays until 9pm
