Museums & Cultural Sites
When it comes to the arts and craftsmanship, Tours has no shortage of attractions on offer! Visit its museums and acquaint yourself with the “Italian primitives” and Touraine’s age-old craftsmanship; set off in discovery of the city centre’s art galleries or the latest contemporary exhibition everyone’s talking about. It’s all part of “the art of living Touraine-style”…
Fresques de TavantOne of the most interesting churches in France.
Château de ToursRight by the Loire and the cathedral, this exhibition area shows diverse artistic venues throughout the year : painting, photography, art installations, sculpture. The chateau hosts exhibitions from the Jeu de Paume (Paris’ museum) twice a year.
Musée du CompagnonnageTrade guilds' History and Masterpieces- Masterpieces, tools, souvenirs and archives of the “Compagnons du Tour de France”. Only museum of its kind in the world.
Prieuré Saint-Cosme, demeure de RonsardIn the heart of the gardens inspired by both the Medieval and Renaissance periods, Saint-Cosme priory founded in the 11th century reveals its Roman and Gothic remains. Pierre de Ronsard became the prior in 1565.
