Today we are explored the Musée du Compagnonnage. Compagnons are artisans and craftsmen that dedicate this life to learn and master a craft. Starting as an apprentice, each compagnon learns the traditional techniques of their craft until they are are ready to submit a piece they made to the Compagnons du Devoir. The works of aspiring compagnons surrounded us, each one telling a different story, using different materials, and different techniques. The intricate detail present in each work showed the dedication of each craftsman had to their craft. It was inspiring the amount of time put into one piece. This unique experience taught me about a tradition that has been going on since the middle ages and the dedication still seem toward this tradition today.
