Compagnonnage Museum
about 75 minA museum of the trade guilds in the former Saint-Julien abbey, with masterpieces by trade from stone to food.
The Compagnonnage museum is set in the former Saint-Julien abbey and shows the work of the trade guilds, by theme: stone, metal, leather and textiles, food and tools. Open Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, 9 am to 12:30 pm and 2 to 6 pm (9:30 am on Thursday), closed Tuesday. Hours may change in heat alerts, says the city's page.
What to do there- See guild masterpieces in stone, metal and leather
- Look for demonstrations by the companions
Centre8 Rue Nationale, 37000 ToursBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?
Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.
Hôtel Goüin
about 45 minA 15th-century mansion with a Renaissance façade, used for temporary exhibitions and cultural events.
The Hôtel Goüin is a 15th-century town mansion with a Renaissance façade. The city's page says it opens for temporary exhibitions and cultural events, so the listing's hours, Wednesday to Sunday 2 to 6 pm, may apply only while one runs. The listing mentions Gallo-Roman remains in the basement. Reviews mention the façade and free exhibitions.
What to do there- See the Renaissance façade
- See a temporary exhibition when one runs
- Look for the Gallo-Roman remains in the basement
Centre25 Rue du Commerce, 37000 ToursBest: afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?
Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.
Olivier Debré Contemporary Art Centre
about 60 minThe contemporary art centre on the Loire, with rotating exhibitions and monumental installations seen from outside.
The CCC OD is a 4,500 square metre contemporary art centre with a black gallery for contemporary artists and a white gallery often devoted to Olivier Debré. Its nave shows monumental installations that can be seen from outside at all times. Open Wednesday to Sunday 11 am to 6 pm, Saturday to 7 pm, closed Monday and Tuesday.
What to do there- See the current exhibition
- See the monumental installations from outside
- Join a guided tour
Centre1 parvis Jean Germain, 37000 ToursBest: late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?
Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.
Beaune-Semblançay Garden
about 15 minA small garden near the rue Nationale around the Beaune-Semblançay fountain, open all day.
The city lists the Beaune-Semblançay fountain among its heritage sites. The garden around it is open 24 hours on its listing, rated 4.4 from 60 reviews, which mention a fountain, ruins, vestiges and a garden of rest. Short stop between the Compagnonnage museum and the Hôtel Goüin.
What to do there- See the Beaune-Semblançay fountain
- Look for the ruins and vestiges
CentreJard. de Beaune-Semblançay, 37000 ToursBest: morning, afternoon, golden hourOn the map ›Something wrong?
Hours unverified: they come from its listing and may have changed.