Musée de la Typographie

Musée de la Typographie is a museum in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire which is located on Rue Albert Thomas. Musée de la Typographie is situated nearby to the historic building Maison du Préchantre, as well as near the art gallery 10 Lavoisier.

Opening hours: Monday—Saturday 2:00 PM—6:00 PM
Type: Museum
Address: 13 Rue Albert Thomas, Tours

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tours Cathedral and Château de Tours.

Tours Cathedral

Church

Photo: Miralolotte23, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Tours Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France. It is the seat of the Archbishops of Tours, the metropolitan cathedral of the Tours ecclesiastical province and is dedicated to Saint Gatianus.

Château de Tours

Photo: Eusebius, CC BY 3.0.

The Château de Tours is a castle located in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France. Built in the 11th century, the building features architecture of the Carolingian period, and was the residence of the Lords of France.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours

Museum

Photo: Casper Moller, CC BY 2.0.

The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours is located in the bishop's former palace, near the cathedral St. Gatien, where it has been since 1910. It displays rich and varied collections, including that of painting which is one of the first in France both in quality and the diversity of the works presented. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours is situated 130 metres southeast of Musée de la Typographie.