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Indoor & protected sites in Tours
Grey days in Tours are never synonymous with boredom. The city is full of exceptional museums and indoor places that will delight culture and history enthusiasts.
- 🎨 Museum of Fine Arts of Tours — Collections from the 15th to the 20th century | Duration: 1.5-2h | Price: €5 | Open all year
- 🔨 Compagnonnage Museum — Masterpiece of artisan craftsmen, unique in France | Duration: 1-1.5h | Price: €7
- ⚔️ Joan of Arc Historial — Immersive and theatrical journey | Duration: 1h | Price: €9.50 | Booking recommended in summer
- 🏰 Château de Tours (Gemmail Museum) — Backlit glass art, fascinating experience | Duration: 45min | Price: €5
- 🕌 Saint-Gatien Cathedral — Gothic stained glass windows among the most beautiful in France | Free access | Duration: 45min
- 🍷 Troglodyte caves of the region — Tastings in cellars carved into tuffeau stone | Duration: 1-2h | Price: variable
Practical tip: Book your tickets online for the Joan of Arc Historial, especially in high season. The Touraine pass allows savings on several sites.
Tip: Combine the Museum of Fine Arts and the Compagnonnage Museum in half a day, both close to the center. The Tours museum pass is available at the Tourist Office.