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.
Maison du Souvenir de MailléMemory House - On 25th August 1944, while Paris celebrated its liberation, 124 inhabitants of the village were tracked down and massacred by German troops. It's an innovative place of remembrance where culture and education mingle. Temporary exhibitions.
House of WritersCentury after century, Touraine has welcomed illustrious men. The Priory of Saint Cosme and Pierre de Ronsard. The Château de Saché and Honoré de Balzac. La Devinière and François Rabelais. Three emblematic sites with a historical, spiritual and poetic dimension.
Prehistory MuseumComplete and educational, this museum will allow you to discover the numerous flint collections showing the evolution of flint knapping and tools thanks to the guided tours.
