10MUSÉE NATIONAL EUGÈNE DELACROIX 12 MUNDOLINGUA Near the church, on one of the French Phonology, semantics and lexicology will capital’s most charming squares, is the hold no more secrets for you! The perma- Musée Eugène Delacroix. Pass under a large nent exhibition of this 170 m² educational porch and discover the studio-apartment centre is entirely devoted to language. An of the artist who painted Liberty Leading the unusual and fun tour enables you to dis- People. The collections (paintings, works on cover a giant Scrabble®, learn some slang paper, memorabilia, etc.) give the visitor or Esperanto, and even crack the mystery of an insight into the private life of the artist. the Enigma coding machine. Access from the apartment to the studio is 10 rue Servandoni (6th). M Saint-Sulpice.o viaa delightful floral garden. 01 56 81 65 79. Daily: 10am-7pm. 6 rue de Furstenberg (6th). Full rate: €7. www.mundolingua.org M Saint-Germain-des-Prés.o 01 44 41 86 50. Daily: 9.30am-5.30pm, except Tues, 1 Jan, plus 1 May and 25 Dec. 1st Thurs of the month: … open until 9pm. Full rate: €7. www.musee-delacroix.fr MUSÉE DE CLUNY – THE MEDIEVAL WORLD While waiting for the museum to reopen, passers-by can admire a part of the Gallo- Roman baths – wall of the palestra and cal- darium, from the outside. 28 rue Du Sommerard (5th). M Cluny –o La Sorbonne. www.musee-moyenage.fr ÉGLISE SAINT-SULPICE Its facade is immediately recognizable by 11MONNAIE DE PARIS its two asymmetrical towers. This richly- The Paris Mint … a factory on the banks of decorated church houses a fine example of the Seine in the heart of Paris! Since the an astronomical gnomon (the part of a sun- 18th century, its primary vocation has been dial that casts a shadow). to manufacture coins and medals. The Place Saint-Sulpice (6th). Mint’s elegant courtyards are an invitation M Saint-Sulpice.o 01 42 34 59 98. to linger.The know-how and the collec- https://pss75.fr/saint-sulpice-paris tion of the institution are presented at the 11 Conti museum. Amenities include a shop, INSTITUT DE FRANCE a Michelin-starred restaurant and a cafe. At the tip of the Pont des Arts, the former 11 quai de Conti (6th). M Pont Neuf.o Collège des Quatre-Nations (17th century) 01 40 46 56 66. Daily: 11am-7pm, except is one of the most beautiful buildings along Mon, 1 Jan, 1 May and 25 Dec. the banks of the Seine. The magnificent Permanent collections/full rate: €12. library,the Bibliothèque Mazarine, is its www.monnaiedeparis.fr crown jewel. 23 quai de Conti (6th). M Odéon.o 01 44 41 44 41. www.institutdefrance.fr ESPACE FONDATION EDF This cultural space, open to all, hosts events that question the challenges — especially technological ones — of our societies through art, entertainment and education. 6 rue Juliette Récamier (7th). M Sèvres – Babylone.o 01 40 42 35 35. https://fondation.edf.com 38| THE LEFT BANK