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 is home to a museum for the general public, revealing the skills and secrets of coin-making. 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).
La Monnaie de Paris by flashlight: an unusual nighttime tour, dates for 2026
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Cling! Comics speak cash: the Monnaie de Paris dives into comics with a unique exhibition
The Monnaie de Paris is exploring money in comics with a unique exhibition entitled Cling! Comics talk cash. On display from April 10 to September 6, 2026. [Read more]
MC. Escher: a fun retrospective exhibition of optical illusions at the Monnaie de Paris
From November 15, 2025, to March 1, 2026, the master of optical illusions arrives at the Monnaie de Paris. This first retrospective invites you to rediscover the work of M.C. Escher and his upside-down universe. [Read more]
La Monnaie de Paris by night: go behind the scenes of the collections every Wednesday evening
Every Wednesday evening until 9pm, the Monnaie de Paris, a veritable Parisian monetary institution and museum, welcomes you for a nocturne through its permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. [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 November 26, 2025
Location
Paris Mint
11 Quai de 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
Booking
Book your tickets with Paris je t'aime here
More information
Daily 11am-6pm Closed Mondays, January 1, May 1 and December 25 Nocturne Wednesdays until 9pm
