TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR
MONNAIE DE PARIS
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Why not take a trip to the Monnaie de Paris, where French coins have been minted for twelve centuries? You can view over 700 objects from the collections, find out more about the building’s history, and even relax on the building’s roof overlooking the River Seine. The Google Arts & Culture site shows the items in perfect detail and a click on the image provides further information and related pieces. Click on the ‘clock’ icon and you’re given a smart timeline, putting the many items in chronological order.
Of course, perhaps the most interesting aspect of the online offering is the virtual ‘Google Street View’ tour – you can ‘walk’ around the 11 Conti Museum simply with a few clicks of your mouse. As you make your way into the museum along the cobbled floors, you can see parts of the minting facility through the windows. Head up the stairs (or click on the small figure 1 if you’re getting a
