Musée du Compagnonnage, Tours

Name: Musée du Compagnonnage
Address: 8 rue Nationale, Tours, 37000, France
Telephone: +33 2 47 21 62 20

#9 among attractions in Tours

Museum, Specialty museum

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The Musée du Compagnonnage de Tours is a French municipal museum located in the city of Tours, north of Rue Nationale. The museum is located in the former Saint-Julien abbey.

It presents collections of masterpieces of the Companions of the Duty, as well as companionable attributes, archives, etc.

Coordinates: 47°23'47"N, 0°41'13"E

Address

8 rue NationaleCentreTours 37000 France

Contact

+33 2 47 21 62 20

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Musée du Compagnonnage – 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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Street
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47°23'45"N • 0°41'7"E
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Area
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Musée du Compagnonnage open?

Musée du Compagnonnage is open:

Monday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Thursday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Friday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm
Sunday 9 am - 12:30 pm & 2 pm - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Musée du Compagnonnage?

Nearby attractions include St. Julian's Church, Tours (2 min walk), Public Library, Tours (2 min walk), Centre de Création contemporaine Olivier Debré, Tours (3 min walk), Hôtel Goüin, Tours (4 min walk).

How to get to Musée du Compagnonnage by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musée du Compagnonnage:

Tram

Porte de Loire • Lines: A (1 min walk)
Nationale • Lines: A (6 min walk)

Bus

Porte de Loire • Lines: 12, 4, 53, 54, 57 (2 min walk)
Voltaire • Lines: 12, 4, 53, 54, 57 (4 min walk)

Train

Tours (15 min walk)