Step inside a Masonic temple and uncover the mystery of the origins of this initiatory order, its emergence in 17th-century Western Europe and its appearance in France. You’ll see how a passing trend can lead to a genuine desire to rethink the world order. You’ll review the major figures, from the Age of Enlightenment to the present day. Discover its turbulent history, from the Bourbons to the persecutions under the Vichy government, from its disputes with the Vatican to the great schism of 1877.
What is its influence in society today? What causes does it fight for? Inside the Musée de la franc-maçonnerie in Paris, you can admire a major collection of seals, medals, and other objects, as well as various manuscripts of the greatest rarity, which will be explained to you. And EXCEPTIONALLY, you’ll have the chance to enter the lodges of the Masonic temple, normally closed to the public, to understand how they work. A journey of discovery and reflection around the identity and history of Freemasons.
Price: €18/person + museum admission ticket
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