Musée de Cluny

Welcome to the Musée de Cluny, the National Museum of the Middle Ages, a place where the ancient and the medieval converge in a stunning architectural dialogue. As you stand before the entrance, you might notice a striking modern…

Our journey begins in the magnificent Frigidarium, the 'cold room' of the Roman baths. This is one of the best-preserved archaeological vestiges of the ancient world north of the Loire River. …

We now move into a space dedicated to the history of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, a hall that has taken on even greater significance following the recent fire and restoration of the cathedral. Here, you will find the 28 monumental…

Ascending to the upper floor of the 15th-century mansion, we find one of the museum's true 'architectural jewels': the private chapel of the Abbots of Cluny. Built at the end of the 15th century, the chapel is a masterpiece of…

Finally, we reach the heart of the Cluny Museum: the dedicated room for the 'Lady and the Unicorn' tapestries. This series of six exquisite 15th-century tapestries is widely considered one of the greatest works of art from the…

As you exit the main galleries, take a moment to admire the 'Hôtel Particulier' itself from the courtyard. This mansion was never intended to be a fortress; it was a display of status for Jean de Bourbon, the illegitimate son of…

In a room dedicated to the Sainte-Chapelle, the museum brings together works from that iconic Parisian landmark that were deemed too fragile to remain in situ. You will see magnificent sculptures of the apostles and fragments of…

Our visit to the Musée de Cluny concludes where it began—at the intersection of ancient and medieval Paris. This museum is a testament to the fact that history is not a series of disconnected events, but a layering of cultures…