The Beaurains Treasure

 
The Beaurains Treasure is an exceptional collection of coins, jewels, and silverware, discovered by chance in 1922 by Belgian workers. In September 2022, it arrived at Citéco to be in an exceptional exhibition in the museum’s strongroom.

The collection, listed as a National Treasure, is a unique opportunity to discover state jewels and coins from a long-ago period of which the proofs have been mostly recast. That makes it the least-known item, in our time, of Roman coinage and imperial largesse.

Contained in two vessels, one made of terracotta and the other of silver, the Beaurains Treasure originally contained hundreds of gold coins (aurei) and silver coins (denarii) from the Early Roman Empire, thirty gold multiples and over 400 gold coins (aurei and solidi) from the Late Roman Empire, ten argentei and sixty silver quinarii from the Late Empire, gold jewels (necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, etc.), a silver chandelier, a silver spoon, etc.

 

The Treasure of Beaurains - A fabulous destiny

 

The Treasure of Beaurains - From the small to the big story

 
“New Economy” by Sabine Pigalle.

The New Economy series poses the question of globalisation faced with the paradigm change due to the pandemic. The rough period being experienced by humanity causes economic disturbance around the world. In particular, it is a threat to trade exchanges, and it is a de facto impact on the fragile equilibrium linked to that system across entire countries. Metaphorically speaking, the series recycles coins struck with the effigies of historical or contemporary leaders, political leaders, and mythical figures, embodying divergent or even contrary political and economic opinions. Those symbols are now masked, and they seem to all agree on one point: an epoch that is close to asphyxiation.

Sabine Pigalle : Born in France in 1963 and living in Paris, Sabine Pigalle followed a Humanities / Liberal Arts course at the University of Paris – Sorbonne. Pigalle is a visual artist whose preferred medium is photography, and she is line with the trend of a new generation that finds its way through the turbulent overlapping areas between reality and fiction. The main strands of her work question myths, heritage, the notion of time, and collective memory, and they focus on the portrait treated as a representation of offset archetypes. A kindred spirit of the Post-Photographic Movement, she produces cross-cutting works that blend paintings, photographs, ancient art, contemporary art, figuration, and abstraction. On 22 June 2022, she was awarded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.

If nothing had been done to counter the effects of the pandemic, there would have been a string of worldwide business failures and considerable job losses.

The Governor of the Banque de France, François Villeroy de Galhau, and Laurence Boone, Chief Economist and Deputy General Secretary of the OECD, explain how monetary authorities and governments reacted to avoid that harmful sequence of events.

 

 

As a one-of-a-kind museum project in the heart of Paris, Citéco aims to answer the questions of visitors of all ages as well as to raise new ones, encourage debates and enrich exchanges, arouse curiosity, and open new horizons… The challenge is big: helping visitors, particularly the youngest ones, to be well-acquainted with the different economic theories and to better understand the principal mechanisms involved. By means of a “funducational” installation and an innovative museography, the developers of this project wished to give visitors interactive team games as well as a multitude of educational material. As a space for encounters and exchange, the Cité has temporary exhibit rooms and offers a series of conferences, masterclasses and vibrant shows…  Situated in the heart of Hôtel Gaillard, an exceptional historic monument, the Cité de L’Économie adds value to the showcasing of France’s extraordinary heritage. It is also the most recent and spectacular demonstration of the Banque Centrale’s (founders of this project) commitment in favor of education development accessible to everyone.

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The founding members of Citéco are the Banque de France and the Institut d’émission des Départements d’Outre-mer.
Citéco is a cooperative under French Association Law 1901 disposing of a Board of Directors and a Committee. 
The Board of Directors manages the activities of the cooperative through its deliberations. It is presided by the Governor of the Banque de France. As of 31 December 2021, it’s composition is as follows:

 

• Chairman: François Villeroy de Galhau
• Deputy Chairman: Emmanuel Constans
• Tresurer: Gilles Vaysset
• Secretary : Stéphanie Lange- Gaumand
• Trustees: Sylvie Goulard, Marie-Anne Poussin-Delmas, Marc-Olivier Strauss-Kahn, Nathalie Aufauvre

 

The Director of Citéco participates in the Board of Directors’ meetings.

 

SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL

The Scientific Council provides advice and expertise on exhibition programmes and educational activities. It brings together 12 prominent figures from a wide range of backgrounds including academia, economic stakeholders, the voluntary sector, students, journalism, institutional partners, museums and science centres.

  
Members of the Citéco Scientific Council:

 

• Anne-Laure Delatte, Researcher at the CNRS – Member of the General Council of the Banque de France
• Françoise Benhamou, Economist, professor at university
• Priscilia Bouton-Peignoux, SANOFI Financial Director
• Frédéric Carluer, Inspector General for National Education. Ministry of Education
• Tiphaine De Rocquigny, reporter
• Philippe Gineste, Director of the Cité de l’Économie
• Anne-Catherine Hauglustaine, Director of the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace (Aerospace Museum)
• Pascal Le Merrer, Director of Journées de l’Économie, Lyon
• Catherine Lubochinsky, Professor at the Université Paris 2, Panthéon-Assas
• Bruno Maquart, President of Universcience
• Michala Marcussen, Chief Economist at Société Générale
• Marina Quénan, Co-author at Stupid Economics
• Marc-Olivier Strauss-Kahn, Chair of the Citéco Scientific Council

 

MANAGEMENT TEAM

• Philippe Gineste, Director
• Carine Bouthevillain, Deputy

 

• Gabriel Harris, Head of Operations Department
• Marion Devys, Head of Communications
• Ghislain Lauverjat, Head of Audience Development Department
• Nicolas Mangeot, Head of Museography Department
• Jérôme Lozier, Head of Resources Department
• Jacques-Bernard Sauner-Leroy, Head of Content

 

2020-2022 Scientific Council of the Cité de l’Économie:

 

• Marc-Olivier STRAUSS-KAHN

Chair of the Citéco Scientific Council

 

• Alain BERNARD

Head of Solidarity Economy at Secours Catholique

 

• Priscilia BOUTON-PEIGNOUX

 

SANOFI Financial Director

 

• Frédéric CARLUER

Inspector General for National Education. Ministry of Education.

 

• Marie DANCER

Deputy Head of the Department of Economics at the La Croix newspaper

 

• Anne-Laure DELATTE

 

Researcher at the CNRS – Member of the General Council of the Banque de France

 

• Philippe GINESTE (ex-officio member)

Director of the Cité de l’Économie

 

• Anne-Catherine HAUGLUSTAINE 

Director of the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace (Aerospace Museum)

 

• Pascal LE MERRER 

Director of  Journées de l’Économie, Lyon

 

• Catherine LUBOCHINSKY

Professor at the Université Paris 2, Panthéon-Assas

 

• Bruno  MAQUART

President of Universcience

 

• Michala MARCUSSEN

 

Chief Economist at  Société Générale

 

• Marina QUÉNAN

Co-author at Stupid Economics

 

 

 2018-2020 Scientific Council of the Cité de l’Économie:

 

• Marc-Olivier STRAUSS-KAHN

Chair of the Citéco Scientific Council – Special Advisor & Director General of the Banque of France – Chair of the Steering Committee for the Cité de l’Économie Project

 

• Michel AGLIETTA

Professor emeritus of Economics at the University of Paris X – Scientific Advisor at the CEPII (Centre for Research and Expertise on the World Economy)

 

• Agnès BÉNASSY-QUÉRÉ

Professor of Economics at Paris School of Economics, University of Paris I, Pantheon-Sorbonne – Member of the HCSF (High Council for Financial Stability) – Member of the General Council of the Banque de France

 

• Alain BERNARD

Head of Solidarity Economy at Secours Catholique

 

• Frédéric CARLUER

Inspector General of National Education. Ministry of National Education 

 

• Marie DANCER

Deputy Head of the Department of Economics at the La Croix newspaper

 

• Hubert DE BOISREDON

CEO of Armor

 

• Philippe GINESTE (ex-officio member)

Director of the Cité de l’Économie

 

• Anne-Catherine HAUGLUSTAINE 

Director of the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace (Aerospace Museum)

 

• Pascal LE MERRER 

Director of Journées de l’Économie, Lyon

 

• Catherine LUBOCHINSKY

Professor at the University of Paris 2, Panthéon-Assas

 

• Bruno  MAQUART

President of Universcience

 

• Marina QUÉNAN

Student of International Economics

 

Scientific advisors (2011-2018) : 

• Marc-Olivier STRAUSS-KAHN (Chair, 2011-2018)

Chair of the Steering Committee for the Cité de l’Économie Project, Banque de France

 

• Michel AGLIETTA (2011-2018)

Professor emeritus of Economics at the University of Paris X

 

• Yann ALGAN (2011-2018)

Professor of Economics at Sciences Po, Paris

 

• Michel AMANDRY (2011-2012)

Head of the Department of Coins, Medals and Antiques, Bibliothèque nationale de France

 

• Emmanuelle ASSOUAN (2011)

Director of Payment Systems and Market Infrastructures, Banque de France 

 

• Antoine d’AUTUME (2011-2018)

Professor of Economics at the Paris School of Economics, University of Paris I

 

• Yves BARROUX (Chair 2011) 

Director General, Chair of the Steering Committee for the Cité de l’Économie Project, Banque de France  

 

• Agnès BÉNASSY-QUÉRÉ (2014-2018) 

Professor of Economics at the Paris School of Economics, University of Paris I

 

• Frédéric CARLUER (2012-2018)

  Inspector General of National Education, Economics and Social Sciences

 

• Ève CHIAPELLO (2015-2017)

Director of Studies at EHESS (School for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences) 

 

• Laurent CLERC (2012-2018)

Director of Financial Stability, Banque de France

 

• Jean-Pierre COTIS (2011-2014)

 Director-General of INSEE (National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies) 

 

• Michèle DEBONNEUIL (2014-2018)

Inspectorate General of Finances, CESE (Economic, Social and Environmental Council) 

 

• Christian DURAND (2012-2015)
• Alain DUCHATEAU (2015-2016)
• Gilbert CETTE (2016-2018) 

Deputies to the Director General of Studies and International Relations, Banque de France

 

• Frédérique DUYRAT (2013-2018)

Head of the Department of Coins, Medals and Antiques, Bibliothèque nationale de France

 

• Jean ETIENNE (2011)

 Head of the General Inspectorate of National Education, Economics and Social Sciences

 

• Jacques FOURNIER (2011-2018)

Director General of Statistics, Banque de France 

 

• Philippe FRÉMEAUX (2011-2018)

General Delegate, IDIES (Institute for the Development of Economic and Social Data)

 

• Marc GIRARD (2011-2018)

Director of Exhibitions, Universcience

 

• Pierre-Cyrille HAUTCOEUR (2011-2018)

President of EHESS, Professor of Economics at the Paris School of Economics, University of Paris I

 

• Pierre JAILLET (2011-2012)

Director General of Studies and International Relations, Banque de France

 

• Mathilde LEMOINE (2011-2018)

 Professor at Sciences Po, Paris, Member of the HCFP (High Council of Public Finance)

 

• Catherine LUBOCHINSKY (2015-2018)

 Professor of Economics, University of Paris II

 

• Michel MOREAUX (2011-2018)

Professor emeritus at Toulouse School of Economics, Research Director at IDEI (Institute of Industrial Economics) 

 

• Cécile PRUDHOMME (2011-2018)

  Journalist, Le Monde

 

• Bernard RAMANANTSOA (2011-2018)

 Director General of HEC Paris 

 

• Franck SMETS (2011-2013)

Director General of Economics, European Central Bank 

 

• Jean-Luc TAVERNIER (2014-2018)

Director General of INSEE 

 

• Michel WIEVIORKA (2011-2013)

Sociologist, Director of Studies at EHESS, President of the Board, Foundation Maison des sciences de l’homme
 

 

 

Discover Citéco: A Journey into the Heart of Economy and History

Located in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, Citéco is a unique museum inviting you to explore economic mechanisms through an interactive and immersive experience.

 

 

 

A Historic Place: The Hôtel Gaillard

Citéco is housed in the Hôtel Gaillard, a magnificent private mansion built in the late 19th century by banker Émile Gaillard.

Inspired by the châteaux of the Loire Valley, particularly the Château de Blois, the building is a neo-Renaissance architectural masterpiece.

After serving as a branch of the Banque de France, the hôtel was transformed into a museum, seamlessly blending historical heritage with modernity.

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An Engaging and Interactive Permanent Exhibition

Citéco’s permanent collection is organized around six themes: exchanges, actors, markets, instabilities, regulations, and treasures.

It provides an understanding of the fundamental economic principles, from Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to economic crises, speculative bubbles, and unemployment.

A variety of interactive supports, such as explanatory panels and educational videos, make the visit accessible and enriching for all.

Discover the themes

Captivating Temporary Exhibitions

Citéco also offers temporary exhibitions that enhance the visitor experience.

Currently, the exhibition "Let’s Get to Work!" immerses you in the challenges of modern management.

In autumn 2025, a major immersive exhibition dedicated to children will open its doors, offering a playful and interactive exploration of the history of money—from its invention to its evolution across generations—while imagining what it might look like in the future.

Discover the current exhibition

A Place for Life and Exchange

Beyond its museum function, Citéco is a vibrant space offering educational workshops, conferences, and cultural events.

The museum’s Café provides a welcoming space to relax and engage in discussions.

The bookstore and gift shop offers a diverse selection of books, comics, games, gifts, and souvenirs to explore economics from a different perspective!

Discover the events

Why Visit Citéco?

Interactive Learning

Understand economics in an engaging and accessible way.

Historical Heritage

Discover a 19th-century mansion, a witness to a bygone era.

Diverse Exhibitions

Enjoy enriching temporary exhibitions.

Cultural Activities

Take part in workshops and events to deepen your knowledge.

Practical Information

Opening Hours

Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 2 PM to 6 PM, and until 7 PM on Saturdays. Open until 11 PM on the first Thursday of each month, with free access to the permanent exhibition during late hours. Opens from 10 AM during school holidays (Zone C).

Address

1 Place du Général Catroux, 75017 Paris. Metro: Monceau / Malesherbes / Pont Cardinet

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Plan Your Visit

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The booking department is open from Monday to Friday, from 10am to 5pm. For any information, you can contact our teams at the following adress: groupe@citeco.fr

No booking requests by email or telephone will be processed. We invite you to complete the online booking form.

You can consult our general conditions of sale.

Groups of 10 to 25 people maximum (schoolchildren, adults, CLSH (Leisure Centres Without Slleping Facilities), charitable organisations, etc.) can visit the Cité de l’Économie (permanent exhibition and temporary exhibition) without facilitation at a special rate. Booking required.


Tuesday to Sunday: slots according to the schedules. Online booking required via the booking form.


Speaking rights for guides: Available until 30/06/2022. Option available to visit the Cité de l’Économie beforehand to plan the visit.