Musée des Beaux-Arts

A part of the 17th century Archbishop’s Palace is now used as the museum of fine arts. It houses a fine collection of French and foreign paintings and furniture from the middle ages. There are two notable altarpieces, 'The Resurrection' and 'Christ in the Olive Grove' by Andrea Mantegna. Works of other artists like Rubens, Rembrandt, Boucher, Delacroix and Degas are also on display.

Musée du Compagnonnage

This is a unique museum displaying masterpieces, tools, illustrated and written records of traveling craftsmen called compagnons. Most of the artifacts and products displayed are handcrafted or made with traditional tools and methods. The products are from different trades including pottery, stone and metal works, carpentry and clog making.

Musée des Vins de Touraine

This is a wine museum illustrating the process of wine making from that region. It is located in the vaults of the 13th century Eglise St. Julien. On display are the various wine making tools and the traditions associated with it. The museum does not offer wine samples.

Musée du Gemmail

A complete collection of paintings illustrates the technique 'gemmail'. This technique was first conceived in 1936 by the painter Jean Crotti and the Physician Emmanuel Malherbe. It consists of pieces of colored glass embedded in enamel and lit from behind.

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