Cluny Thermal Baths

The Baths of Cluny, remains of Roman Lutetia

The Paris audio-guided tour leads you to the ruins of the Baths of Cluny, Roman remains in the heart of the city, dated to the first and second centuries AD. In Roman times, these baths covered about six thousand square metres; they are among the best-preserved ancient baths in northern France.

The Roman genius of water

The Romans were true masters in the management of water. Nearly two thousand years ago, they managed to convey, heat and distribute it in these vast public baths, places of hygiene but also of sociability. The Baths of Cluny testify to the grandeur of Lutetia, the Roman ancestor of Paris, and to its urban refinement.

What there is to see

The frigidarium, a cold room with impressive vaults, is the most spectacular remnant. The baths are now integrated into the Cluny museum, the national museum of the Middle Ages, which presents a rich collection of medieval art. It is a striking journey from Antiquity to the Middle Ages, in the heart of the Latin Quarter.

Practical information

The Baths of Cluny are integrated into the Cluny museum, whose entrance is on Rue Du Sommerard, in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. The site can be visited according to its own schedule; admission is charged and opening times may vary with the season. The remains are also partly visible from the street.

How old are the Baths of Cluny?

They date from the first and second centuries AD and are among the best-preserved ancient baths in northern France. They covered about six thousand square metres.

What can you see at the Baths of Cluny?

You see in particular the frigidarium, a cold room with impressive vaults. The baths are integrated into the Cluny museum, the national museum of the Middle Ages.