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Art and History Museum

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Le Carroi is an art museum located in a 15th century historic building. Inside you can discover the "Cape of Saint Mexme", a very rare 12th century fabric from the East. Two exhibitions, first "Fabulous animals" and the second one celebrates the 600 years of the birth of Louis XI.

Description

In the heart of this historic town, the Maison des Etats Généraux (Vieux Chinon Museum), is a 15th-century building housing a collection of artworks and objects which cast light on the history of the town and the surrounding area, from prehistoric times through to the present day.

We speak : French, French, English

Visit

Average length of individual visit : 01:30 min.

Average length of group visit : 00:45 min.

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Opening hours from 05 April to 30 June 2025
Monday	Open from 14h to 18h
Wednesday	Open from 14h to 18h
Thursday	Open from 14h to 18h
Friday	Open from 14h to 18h
Saturday	Open from 14h to 18h
Sunday	Open from 14h to 18h

Opening hours from 01 July to 31 August 2025
Monday	Open from 10h to 13h and of 14h to 19h
Tuesday	Open from 10h to 13h and of 14h to 19h
Wednesday	Open from 10h to 13h and of 14h to 19h
Thursday	Open from 10h to 13h and of 14h to 19h
Friday	Open from 10h to 13h and of 14h to 19h
Saturday	Open from 10h to 13h and of 14h to 19h
Sunday	Open from 10h to 13h and of 14h to 19h

Opening hours from 01 September to 28 September 2025
Monday	Open from 14h to 18h
Wednesday	Open from 14h to 18h
Thursday	Open from 14h to 18h
Friday	Open from 14h to 18h
Saturday	Open from 14h to 18h
Sunday	Open from 14h to 18h