Musée - Librairie du Compagnonnage

The Musée – Librairie du Compagnonnage in Paris's 6th arrondissement is devoted to the history of the French guilds. Housed in the former headquarters of the Compagnons Charpentiers du Devoir de Liberté, the collection documents the development of the crafts from their medieval origins to the present day. You'll find tools, photographs, and documents from a range of trades, including carpentry, masonry, and culinary arts. A central element is the Tour de France tradition, in which journeymen learn from master craftsmen and prove their qualifications by creating a masterpiece. Admission is free on weekday afternoons.