in CHINON

Art and History Museum

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.

opening

Opening hours from 05 April to 30 June 2025
MondayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 July to 31 August 2025
MondayOpen from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm
TuesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm
FridayOpen from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm
SundayOpen from 10:00 am to 01:00 pm and from 02:00 pm to 07:00 pm
Opening hours from 01 September to 28 September 2025
MondayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
WednesdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
ThursdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
FridayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SaturdayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm
SundayOpen from 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

price

Free rate

Payment options

  • Debit cards
  • Cheques
  • Holiday vouchers
  • Cash

services

equipment

  • Shop
  • Luggage storage
  • Play area
  • Wifi

advice

Address

44 rue Haute Saint-Maurice
37500 CHINON
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