Internat du Lycée Descartes - Classes Préparatoires

Internat du Lycée Descartes - Classes Préparatoires is a building in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire. Internat du Lycée Descartes - Classes Préparatoires is situated nearby to the historic building Ancien Hôtel de l’Archidiaconné du Chapitre de Saint-Gatien, as well as near the police station Police municipale.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Château de Tours and Tours Cathedral.

Château de Tours

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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. Château de Tours is situated 130 metres west of Internat du Lycée Descartes - Classes Préparatoires.

Tours Cathedral

Church

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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. Tours Cathedral is situated 170 metres southwest of Internat du Lycée Descartes - Classes Préparatoires.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours

Museum

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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 200 metres south of Internat du Lycée Descartes - Classes Préparatoires.