Museums & art galleries
Place de Mazerolles
37600 LOCHES
02 47 59 48 21
http://www.ville-loches.fr
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Admire two of the four paintings bought by Philippe de Béthune from the 16th century Italian painter Caravage at this gallery next to Saint Antoine’s church in Loches. The two exceptional works are presented alongside a collection of sacred objets d’art.
Place du Maréchal Leclerc
37600 BEAULIEU-LES-LOCHES
02 47 91 94 94
http://www.beaulieulesloches.eu/
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Founded in 1007 by Fulk III (Nerra), Count of Anjou, buried in the southern wing of the transept.
Halle des Cardeux
14 rue du Marché
37460 MONTRESOR
06 23 23 07 25
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Carroir des prisons
37290 PREUILLY-SUR-CLAISE
02 47 94 50 04
http://www.preuillysurclaise.fr
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Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions. The abbatial church, a listed historical monument, was built in the 11th and 12th centuries and restored in the 15th. The museum is next door to the Château du Lion, former home of the first Barons of Touraine.
Place du Marché
37460 MONTRESOR
02 47 91 43 00
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Built in 1700, the name of this mansard-roofed hall recalls the wool-working industry which was the village's principal activity until the Revolution. The hall has long been an important centre of trade and commerce in the region, and the upper floor is now home to an exhibition.
Place F. Mitterrand
37290 YZEURES-SUR-CREUSE
02 47 94 26 54
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Remains of a votive pillar dedicated to Jupiter: carved blocks and an attempt at reconstruction. Remains of a temple. Merovingian sarcophagi.
Route de Loches (à 4, 5 km de Montrésor)
37460 MONTRESOR
06 80 43 38 75
https://www.corroirie.com
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On the road between Loches and Montrésor, La Corroirie was a feudal seat, seigneury and monastery of the monks of La Chartreuse du Liget until the Revolution. XIth-century windmill, XIIIth-century Plantagenet church, XVth-century fortified door. A remarkable architectural ensemble.
Place Savoie Villars
37350 LE GRAND-PRESSIGNY
02 47 94 90 37
http://www.diocesedetours.catholique.fr
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Le Petit Paulmy
37160 ABILLY
02 47 91 07 48
http://www.prehistoire-sudtouraine.com
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The Archéolab was established at the archaeological site of Petit Paulmy in Abilly to help preserve the ruins uncovered by archaeologists, and to give visitors the opportunity to truly understand this major prehistoric site.
37320 CORMERY
02 47 43 40 66
http://www.lesamisdalcuin.fr
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Discover the remains of a Carolingian Benedictine abbey, and the old town which grew up around the monastery.
16 Grande Rue
37600 LOCHES
http://www.senaartegildario.net
8 rue des Perrets
37350 FERRIERE-LARCON
02 47 59 65 72
http://www.ferriere-larcon.com
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The church (10th, 12th and 13th centuries) dedicated to Saint Mandé and Saint Jean is one of the most interesting and captivating churches in Touraine. Imposing and majestic character, dimensions and bold architecture make up this hall-church with three naves.