Monnaie de Paris, Paris

Name: Monnaie de Paris
Address: 11 Quai de Conti, Paris, 75006, France
Telephone: +33 1 40 46 56 66

#194 among attractions in Paris

Museum, Architecture, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Monnaie de Paris is a government-owned institution responsible for producing France's coins. Founded in AD 864 with the Edict of Pistres, it is the world's oldest continuously running minting institution. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°51'24"N, 2°20'21"E

Address

11 Quai de ContiLuxembourg (Monnaie)Paris 75006 France

Contact

+33 1 40 46 56 66

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Day trips

Monnaie de Paris – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sainte-Chapelle, Cour Carrée, Pont des Arts, Louvre castle.

~1500 ftE
Gothic chapel with stained-glass windows
Sainte-Chapelle, Paris
8 min walk • Sainte-Chapelle stands as an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Paris, France. This Gothic-style church, renowned for its breathtaking stained glass windows, was consecrated in 1248 and originally commissioned by King Louis IX to house his collection of Passion...
~1390 ftN
Baroque architecture, Palace
Cour Carrée, Paris
7 min walk • The Cour Carrée, or Square Courtyard, is an integral part of the iconic Louvre Palace in the heart of Paris, France. This splendid courtyard is one of the oldest parts of the Louvre, dating back to the 16th century, and is renowned for its classical Renaissance...
~770 ftNW
Scenic bridge crossing the Seine
Pont des Arts, Paris
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Paris, France, the Pont des Arts is an iconic pedestrian bridge that spans the serene Seine River, connecting the Institut de France and the central square of the Palais du Louvre. Known for its stunning views and romantic ambiance, the Pont des...
~1340 ftN
Gothic architecture, Baroque architecture, Palace
Louvre castle, Paris
7 min walk • The Louvre Castle, once a formidable medieval fortress, now stands as the silent foundational footprint beneath the world-renowned Louvre Museum in the heart of Paris, France. This historical site, with its origins dating back to the late 12th century, was commissioned...
~1320 ftN
Baroque architecture, Palace, Monuments and statues
Louvre Colonnade, Paris
7 min walk • The Louvre Colonnade, an iconic feature of the world-renowned Louvre Museum, stands as a testament to classical French architecture in the heart of Paris, France. This majestic row of columns graces the eastern facade of the museum, which is not only a central tourist...
~850 ftE
Leafy public square with cafes
Place Dauphine, Paris
5 min walk • The Place Dauphine is a public square located near the western end of the Île de la Cité in the first arrondissement of Paris. It was initiated by Henry IV in 1607, the second of his projects for public squares in Paris, the first being the Place Royale.
~1070 ftNE
Gothic architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois, Paris
6 min walk • The Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois is a Roman Catholic church in the First Arrondissement of Paris, situated at 2 Place du Louvre, directly across from the Louvre Palace.
~1430 ftNW
Palace
Grande Galerie, Paris
7 min walk • The Grande Galerie, in the past also known as the Galerie du Bord de l'Eau, is a wing of the Louvre Palace, perhaps more properly referred to as the Aile de la Grande Galerie, since it houses the longest and largest room of the museum, also referred to as the Grande Galerie, one of the museum's most iconic spaces.
~1120 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Musée national Eugène Delacroix, Paris
6 min walk • The Musée national Eugène Delacroix, also known as the Musée Delacroix, is an art museum dedicated to painter Eugène Delacroix and located in the 6th arrondissement at 6, rue de Furstenberg, Paris, France. It is open daily except Tuesday; an admission fee is charged.
~1340 ftE
Monuments and statues
Palais de Justice, Paris
7 min walk • The Palais de Justice, is a judicial center and courthouse in Paris, located on the Île de la Cité. It contains the Court of Appeal of Paris, the busiest appellate court in France, and France's highest court for ordinary cases, the Court of Cassation.
~1470 ftN
Monuments and statues
Nymph of Fontainebleau, Paris
8 min walk • The Nymph of Fontainebleau, also known as the Nymph of Anet or the Nymph with the Stag, is a c. 1543 bronze relief, created by the Italian sculptor Benvenuto Cellini for the Château de Fontainebleau in France. It features a long-limbed reclining nude female nymph with a stag, wild boars, dogs, and other animals.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Monnaie de Paris open?

Monnaie de Paris is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 9 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday 11 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Monnaie de Paris?

Nearby attractions include Hôtel des Monnaies, Paris (1 min walk), Rue de Nesle, Paris (2 min walk), Bibliothèque Mazarine, Paris (3 min walk), Galerie Kamel Mennour, Paris (3 min walk).

How to get to Monnaie de Paris by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monnaie de Paris:

Bus

Pont Neuf - Quai des Grands Augustins • Lines: 27, 58, 70, 87, N12, N13 (2 min walk)
Pont des Arts - Quai de Conti • Lines: 27, 87, N12, N13 (3 min walk)

Metro

Pont Neuf • Lines: 7 (6 min walk)
Saint-Germain-des-Prés • Lines: 4 (8 min walk)

Train

Saint-Michel Notre-Dame (10 min walk)
Châtelet - Les Halles (13 min walk)

Ferry

Louvre • Lines: Batobus (11 min walk)
Notre-Dame • Lines: Batobus (16 min walk)