Exhibitions at the city of ToursExhibitions at the city of Tours
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With its shopping streets, restaurants and the Loire River, Touraine is a very pleasant place to stroll. Don’t hesitate to drop in on one of its museums, too: some great exhibitions are regularly on show.

At CCC OD

In the beautiful space that is the Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré, the works of several artists coexist and question visitors. Figurative, aesthetic and militant work, paintings, installations and videos… the eclecticism of forms takes visitors on a surprising and stimulating artistic journey!

At the Musée des Beaux-Arts

Since its purchase by the city of Tours in 1910, the former Episcopal Palace has been a cultural mecca in Touraine, housing a rich collection of works inherited during the Revolution, from donations or even on loan from other institutions. While many curious visitors come to admire the museum park and its gigantic Lebanese cedar, you won’t be disappointed when you push open the door of the Musée des Beaux-Arts.

Exhibition in Tours at the CCC OD FfverschaereExhibition in Tours at the CCC OD Ffverschaere
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    Musée des Beaux Arts in ToursMusée des Beaux Arts in Tours
    ©Musée des Beaux Arts in Tours|ADT Touraine - JC COUTAND
    Musée du CCC OD à ToursMusée du CCC OD à Tours
    ©Musée du CCC OD à Tours|ADT Touraine - JC Coutand
    Château de Tours - Light trailChâteau de Tours - Light trail
    ©Château de Tours - Light trail|ADT Touraine - JC COUTAND
    Hôtel Goüin in ToursHôtel Goüin in Tours
    ©Hôtel Goüin in Tours|ADT Touraine - JC COUTAND

      At Tours Castle

      Plunge into the thousand-year-old history of the Château de Tours, a must-see witness to the great eras of Touraine. From its Gallo-Roman origins, this site has spanned the centuries, becoming a fortress in the Middle Ages, a royal residence and then a prison.
      Explore its rooms, where past and present meet thanks to exhibitions of contemporary art and local history in conjunction with the famous Centre d’arts Jeu de Paume in Paris. Walk in the footsteps of the sovereigns who have trodden these halls and imagine the life that animated its walls centuries ago.

      Tours CastleTours Castle
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        At the Hôtel Goüin

        A daring cultural programme awaits you in this Renaissance gem in the heart of old Tours. Its richly sculpted façade is home to a variety of temporary exhibitions that sublimate this exceptional venue.

        The majestic volumes of the former mansion magnify each new exhibition, creating a unique dialogue between heritage and contemporary art. An enriching cultural mediation accompanies you in this discovery, revealing the secrets of this emblematic monument of the city.

        Hôtel Gouïn in ToursHôtel Gouïn in Tours
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          Museums in Tours

          Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré CCC OD
          Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré CCC OD
          Neither museum nor foundation, the Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré (Olivier Debré Contemporary Art Centre) is set to be a dynamic...

          At the musée du compagnonnage

          In the former Saint-Julien Abbey in Tours, the Musée du Compagnonnage presents exceptional collections of masterpieces, relating to the trades of wood, stone, metal, leather and textiles, or food. Behind this network of excellence in craftsmanship, you can also discover the long history of the Compagnons.

          At the Natural History Museum

          Dive into a fascinating journey to the heart of Touraine’s aquatic environments! In the heart of Vieux Tours, close to the famous Place Plumereau, the Tours Natural History Museum invites you to immerse yourself in the natural sciences through its permanent and temporary exhibitions. This not-to-be-missed museum also houses a vast vivarium and a specialist documentation centre, ideal for learning more about fauna, flora and natural history.

          Compagnonnage MuseumCompagnonnage Museum
          ©Compagnonnage Museum|ADT Touraine - JC Coutand
            Tours Natural History MuseumTours Natural History Museum
            ©Tours Natural History Museum|ADT Touraine - JC COUTAND
            Tours Natural History MuseumTours Natural History Museum
            ©Tours Natural History Museum|ADT Touraine - JC COUTAND
            Tours Natural History MuseumTours Natural History Museum
            ©Tours Natural History Museum|ADT Touraine - JC COUTAND

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