Top 10 Specialty Museums in Loire Valley, Centre-Val de Loire

April 9, 2022 Rosalyn Ihle

Old world villages and storybook chateaux bedeck the Loire, once fought over by Gauls, Romans, Visigoths and even Attila the Hun. Rent bikes and roll through the lush valley, visiting fortresses in Amboise and Angers, UNESCO-designated Chartres Cathedral and the Gothic cathedral in Nantes. Musee Jules Vernes houses replicas of inventions designed by the futuristic author. Pay respects to other former residents: the Romans in Tours, the cave dwellers of Touraine, and the liberator of Orleans, Joan of Arc.
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1. Domaine Les Lutinieres

154 avenue Gabrielle D Estrees, 37270 Montlouis-sur-Loire France +33 2 47 50 85 25 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Domaine Les Lutinieres

I am the 15th generation of traditional french wine-grower and you can taste my wines and visit my fresh dug-cave during the opening hours. I also receive groups on request.

2. Les Amis Du Musee Des Coiffes

4 rue Charles de Gaulle, 49130 Les Ponts De Ce France +33 2 41 79 75 79 http://amisdumuseedescoiffes.com/
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Les Amis Du Musee Des Coiffes

3. Musee des Blindes

1043 route de Fontevraud, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 83 69 95 [email protected] http://museedesblindes.fr/
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4.5 based on 1,336 reviews

Musee des Blindes

Reviewed By ianj776 - Usk, United Kingdom

Situated near Saumur in the Loire Valley is this superb display of armoured fighting vehicles, some in full working order including the formidable Tiger 2. there are some 300 vehicles on display -all under cover, well presented and maintained.

4. Musee Loire et Metiers

Port Poisson, Saint-Clement-des-Levees France +33 6 72 82 74 30 http://museeloireetmetiers.blogspot.com
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Musee Loire et Metiers

5. Musee Campanaire Bollee

156 rue du Faubourg de Bourgogne, 45800 Saint-Jean-de-Braye France +33 2 34 50 54 77 http://www.bolleefonderie.com
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Musee Campanaire Bollee

6. Le Cadre Noir

av Ecole Nationale D Equitation, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 53 50 60 http://www.ifce.fr/cadre-noir/
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4.5 based on 1,140 reviews

Le Cadre Noir

Reviewed By 959billm - Berwick upon Tweed, United Kingdom

We had a fantastic look around last week - a really knowledgeable guide who spoke excellent English and took a great deal of time to discuss horses with my granddaughter who is a very proficient and experienced dressage rider It's a absolute must place to visit if you are in the area even if you are not a Horsey person

7. Musee du Compagnonnage

8 rue Nationale, 37000, Tours France +33 2 47 21 62 20 http://www.museecompagnonnage.fr
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4.5 based on 614 reviews

Musee du Compagnonnage

8. Pierre et Lumiere

Route de Gennes St Hilaire St Florent, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 50 70 04 [email protected] http://pierre-et-lumiere.com/
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4.5 based on 356 reviews

Pierre et Lumiere

Unique in its kind, Pierre et Lumière is an underground route where you can admire impressive sculptures representing the monuments and heritage of the Loire Valley. Hundreds of tons of stone were cut, cut and chiselled to the smallest detail. Nearly 3 years of work have been required to realize the sumptuous sculptures of castles, towns, villages and churches of our region, often carried out in low relief from the rock. A subtle luminous staging reveals the beauty of volumes and details. Lighting evolves, turns, changes colour to sublime every facet of the work. At the end of the visit, an unforgettable experience for children! A tuffeau stone, tools and wise advice. Here they are ready to create a memory that will remain etched in the stone and in their hearts.

Reviewed By theresar206 - Le Pontet, France

we found this place quite interesting as it allows you to see many towns, cities in one spot - sculpted with great refinement - truly a must see - buy the 2 or 3 museum pass as it is more interesting

9. Maurice Dufresne Museum

17 route de Marnay, 37190 Azay-le-Rideau France +33 2 47 45 36 18 [email protected] http://www.musee-dufresne.com
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Maurice Dufresne Museum

A journey full of fun and surprises through a whole era of mechanization of French rural areas and industrialization of France: first cars and tractors, bikes & motorbikes, engines & steam machines, airplanes & locomotives, agricultural & military machines, weaving loom, guillotine and lots of other remarkable items. Following the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci, it’s mechanical, industrial & human ingenuity of the 19th and 20thcentury which is exhibited here! The evolution of the agricultural world and modes of transport, the Industrial Revolution, the Second World War: these are some of the biggest themes showcased in museum Maurice Dufresne. An incredible journey through time, contributing to family stories, bringing back memories and evoking great emotions. A visit to the museum will surely animate conversations of elderly people as well as the youngest, men as well as women, even long a er your visit.

10. Musee de la Cavalerie

100 Place Charles de Foucauld, 49400, Saumur France +33 2 41 83 69 23 [email protected] http://www.musee-cavalerie.fr
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4.5 based on 154 reviews

Musee de la Cavalerie

Reviewed By Shodby - Mackay, Australia

I heard about the the French Cavalry museum by reading one of General Pattons Biographies. After WW1 he toured France and made stop in Saumur to visit the Cavalry School. Reading this I new I had to go. The Museum had so many artefacts. The attendant was a member of the military and seeing my interest, despite a slight language barrier was more than happy to answer my questions. He showed my a pair of riding boots and a helmet donated by General Patton himself!

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