Tourism Saint-Pierre-des-Corps

Museums and monuments to visit

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  Cloître de la Psalette à Tours
  The Cloister of la Psalette, which dates from the Middle Ages, is one of the major sites of city of Tours. It is adjacent to the cathedral and owes its name to l’ensemble vocal du chapitre (meeting ...
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  Cathédrale Saint-Gatien
  The Cathedral of Saint-Gatien de Tours, built between 1240 and 1547 and classified as historical monuments since 1862, is the cathedral of the diocese of Tours. The ...
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  Musée des beaux-arts
  The Musée des Beaux-arts is located in the former palace of the Archbishops of Tours, one of the most beautiful of the Loire Valley, classified as historical ...
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  Musée du compagnonnage
  Housed in the former Abbey of Saint-Julien de Tours, the Museum of companionship has exceptional collections. Inside the museum, you will discover the traditions and works of the Companions of the ...
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  Château de Villandry
  The construction of the Chateau de Villandry was completed around 1536. It was the last of the great castles built in the Loire Valley during the Renaissance. The Chateau de Villandry was built by ...
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  Fontaine Max Ernst
  The fountain of Amboise was sculpted by Max Ernst in 1967 and inaugurated in 1968, it's part of works for public space the most interesting of the XX century.
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  Musée de l'Hôtel de ville
  This fine museum is housed in Amboise's former Town Hall (16th century) and recounts this royal town's history. Admire Aubusson tapestries, datinfg from the 14th century and the carving of ...
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  Eglise Saint-Florentin
  The church of Saint-Florentin is one of two parish Churches in the town of Amboise(Indre-et-Loire), located within the old city and near the Royal Castle.
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  Château d'Amboise
  The Chateau d’Amboise, symbolic monument of the French history and heritage, has splendid gardens and offers a unique view on the Loire Valley. The castle became King Charles VII’s ...
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  Tour de l'Horloge
  The Clock Tower was built in the XV century on an ancient city gate, then called Porte de l'Amasse. Located in downtown, since it's a must for tourists.
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  Château du Clos Lucé
  Clos Lucé, last home of Leonardo Da Vinci The story of the castle started under Louis XI during the 15th century then continued under Charles VIII and, in 1515, Francois I’s mother bought ...