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Museum of fine Arts and its garden
Formerly the Archbishop’s palace (17th and 18th centuries). Rich 18th century furniture, large collection of French and foreign paintings
from the Middle Age to the 20th century. Masterpieces by Mantegna, Rubens, Rembrandt, Boucher, Delacroix, Degas, Monet, Rodin… Formal gardens.
from the Middle Age to the 20th century. Masterpieces by Mantegna, Rubens, Rembrandt, Boucher, Delacroix, Degas, Monet, Rodin… Formal gardens.
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The Museum of Fine Arts in Tours is housed in the former Palais des Archevêques and showcases an incredible collection: Italian Primitives including two famous panels by Mantegna, paintings by Rembrandt, Rubens and a fantastic group of reception pieces submitted to the French Royal Painting Academy. Pieces by Boucher, Perronneau and Nattier stand next to fabulous furniture oozing 18th century pomp in the reception rooms. Delacroix, Degas, Monet, Rodin and Ziem reflect the 19th century. The 20th century collection features work by Calder, Ernst, Hantaï, Monory and Debré. Bring your family to the Fun Museum one Sunday a month. Free entry the first Sunday of the month.
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Opening hours from 01 January to 31 December 2025 | |
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Monday | Open from 09:30 am to 06:00 pm |
Wednesday | Open from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm |
Thursday | Open from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm |
Friday | Open from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm |
Saturday | Open from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm |
Sunday | Open from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm |
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Full adult price | 8,40 € | – |
Discount rate | 4,20 € | – |
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