Musée du Gemmail, Tours

Name: Musée du Gemmail
Address: 7 rue du Murier, Tours, 37000, France
Telephone: +33 2 47 61 01 19

#17 among attractions in Tours

Museum, Art gallery, Shopping

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Musée du Gemmail (address: 7 rue du Murier) is a place located in Tours (Centre-Loire Valley region) and belongs to the category of museum, art gallery, shopping.

It is situated at an altitude of 187 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 47°23'43"N latitude and 0°40'51"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Musée du Gemmail is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Fac des Tanneurs (bus, 2 min walk), Porte de Loire (tram, 7 min walk), Tours (train, 19 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Place Plumereau (architecture, 2 min walk), Tour Charlemagne (sacred and religious sites, 5 min walk), Clock Tower (ruins, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 47°23'43"N, 0°40'51"E

Address

7 rue du MurierCentre (Le Vieux Tours)Tours 37000 France

Contact

+33 2 47 61 01 19

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Musée du Gemmail – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tours Cathedral, Château de Tours, Hôtel Goüin, Museum of Fine Arts.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Musée du Gemmail?

Nearby attractions include Place Plumereau, Tours (2 min walk), Tour Charlemagne, Tours (5 min walk), Clock Tower, Tours (5 min walk), Hôtel Goüin, Tours (5 min walk).

How to get to Musée du Gemmail by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musée du Gemmail:

Bus

Fac des Tanneurs • Lines: 4, 57 (2 min walk)
Change • Lines: C (4 min walk)

Tram

Porte de Loire • Lines: A (7 min walk)
Nationale • Lines: A (9 min walk)

Train

Tours (19 min walk)