This event is in the past.It took place on December 30, 2025 at Cluny Museum - National Museum of the Middle Ages.




When is a medieval masterpiece not actually medieval? This guided tour reveals how 19th-century forgers fooled collectors with gold, ivory, and textile "treasures" that landed in museums.
Medieval art rediscovered
Artistic forgeries exposed
Romantic era interpretations
Guided historical tour
Tips
👥adults only (15 years and older)
Le Moyen Âge du 19e siècle
Latin Quarter




When is a medieval masterpiece not actually medieval? This guided tour reveals how 19th-century forgers fooled collectors with gold, ivory, and textile "treasures" that landed in museums.
Medieval art rediscovered
Artistic forgeries exposed
Romantic era interpretations
Guided historical tour
Tips
👥adults only (15 years and older)
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