Paris - Mint Hôtel des Monnaies
The Mint (Monnaie de Paris, Hôtel des Monnaies), built between 1771 and 1777, is one of the few buildings in Paris in early Louis XVI style. Begun at the end of Louis XV's reign to the design of Jacques-Denis Antoine, it is notable in lacking the elaborate decoration of Baroque and Roccoco. The doorway in the 117m/384ft long facade has allegorical representations of Trade and Agriculture.
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Since 1973 French coins have been minted at Pessac (Gironde). The workshops on the Quai de Conti, which are open to the public, still mint special silver and gold coins. The Museum illustrates the history of coinage from the Renaissance to the present day.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Group visit and tour guide reserve one month in advance.
Documentation in foreign languages available. Free admission on Sundays.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop