Hôtel de la Monnaie
Hôtel de la Monnaie, National mint manufactory in 6th arrondissement, France.
Description
Hôtel de la Monnaie is a neoclassical building on Quai de Conti featuring a façade with columns and a spacious interior. Inside, exhibition galleries and a grand salon with Corinthian columns create an elegant backdrop for displays of coins, medals, and monetary objects from throughout French history.
History
Construction began in 1771 under architect Jacques Denis Antoine as an institutional building during the pre-Revolutionary period. The structure helped establish new standards for French architectural design and the organization of state buildings.
Culture
The building reflects French craftsmanship through its finely designed spaces and its role as a place where money is made and preserved. Visitors can see how coins and medals connect to French identity and tradition through the objects displayed here.
Practical
The building sits directly on the Seine and is easily accessed on foot; rooms are well signposted and guided tours are offered regularly. Wear comfortable shoes as you will climb stairs and walk through large galleries with much to see throughout the site.
Did you know?
The building continues to produce collector and commemorative coins on site, allowing visitors to see how these coins are made in the same location where they are displayed. This transforms it into a living place of craft tradition rather than a static museum space.
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