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Musee National du Moyen Age-Thermes et Hotel de Cluny

6 Place Paul-Painleve | 5th arrondissement, 75005 Paris, France
01-53-73-78-00
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Ranked #19 of 534 attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 260 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites, Museums
Description: This museum, located in a spacious former hotel, houses a collection of medieval art, including jewelry, tapestries and sculptures.
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West Hartford, Connecticut
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A gem of a museum”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I wasn't particularly interested in the Middle Ages, but I found this musem, which is not too large, interesting. The six tapestries of the Lady and the Unicorn were fascinating and beautiful. Also don't miss the heads of the kings of Judah, which were knocked off the Notre Dame Cathedral during the Revolution and were later rediscovered. More

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London, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“Well worth a visit”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This little gem is right in the heart of St Germain and definitely worth a visit. It has a beautiful garden outside full of herbs and flowers which is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the sunshine. The museum itself is fascinating and it was especially exciting to see the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries for the first time... More

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London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
“Mismash”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Juxtaposition of Roman baths and medieval church stuff. The video was not subtitled in English so was a bit technical for basic French speakers and really didn't get what the Unicorn tapestry was about. Maybe the audio guide explained it all.... More

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Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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“NOT boring. GO see!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I avoided this museum on my previous trip becuase it sounded a little bit boring. BUT it is amazing. The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries are so much more beautiful in real life. THe museum has so many things of interest. I could spend all day here. Staff were friendly and helpful, shop assistant was gorgeous. More

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Roslyn Heights, New York
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Art Lovers”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

A small little known museum with a gorgeous collection of tapestries of The Lady and the Unicorn. Located in San Germain a walk from our hotel. More

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Southeastern US
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“see the unicorn room!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We had a museum pass but ended up going in the museum backwards! A short tour through is all you need -- see the Unicorns displayed in the room. Get a written guide (guide book or from gift shop) to see what is important in each tapestry. Not a crowded museum> Good gift shop. More

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Berkeley, California
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“History beautifully displayed”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The museum assembles articles that bring the sense of the middle ages into the present. Even the maze-like arrangement of rooms and levels serves to disorient the modern visitor (in a good way). More

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Green Valley, Arizona
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A Walk through the Middles Ages”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

This is really a little gem of a museum in the lively neighborhood near the Sorbonne. If you can't make it to the Sainte Chappelle, you can enjoy some of the windows in this museum. It is most interesting and its location makes for a great afternoon of cafe-hopping after your museum visit. More

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san clemente, ca
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Museum of the Middle Ages, The Cluny Abbey”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

This is my favorite museum in Paris. I you're into the Middle Ages, you will love this museum. The jewel is The Lady of the Unicorn tapestries. More

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Edmonton, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
“Next door to the hotel.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

An amazing Cathedral remnant built over defunct Roman baths. A treasury of Cathedral art More

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6 Place Paul-Painleve 5th arrondissement
75005 Paris
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