Upon entering the Musée de Cluny, you will find yourself in exceptional
surroundings which join together two prestigious buildings in the heart
of Paris: the Thermes Gallo-Romains de Lutèce (Gallo-Roman baths), built
at the end of the 1st century and the Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, built
at the end of the 15th century. You also have access to a large
collection of art from the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and the British
Isles. Colorful, diverse and sometimes strange, the collections include
paintings, sculptures, tapestries, stained glass, and silver and ivory
pieces which give you an insight into the history of art. Some of the
masterpieces displayed here include the Lady and the Unicorn (a tapestry
of the well-known fictional story), sculptures of the Notre-Dame
Cathedral and the stained glass windows of Sainte-Chapelle, and La Rose
et l’Autel d’Or de Bâle. The medieval inspired garden is another place
to see when you visit as it provides a link between the collections,
building and urban surroundings. Many events and activities are held at
the Musée de Cluny such as exhibitions, conferences, book readings,
medieval music concerts, guided tours and workshops. All these events
mean that everyone has the chance to discover the origins of the
contemporary world through the Middle Ages.
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