Espace Richelieu
Interactive exhibition in a 17th-century town mansion about Cardinal Richelieu, his town, and his vanished château, shown in 3D.
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About the museum
The Espace Richelieu occupies a restored 17th-century town mansion at 28 Grande Rue, in the new town founded by Cardinal Richelieu. It complements the Musée de Richelieu, housed in the town hall, and is visited with its own ticket.
The interactive route tells the story of the cardinal and the history of his town. A three-dimensional reconstruction brings the château of Richelieu, which no longer exists, back to life. On the second floor, temporary exhibitions with free admission are presented depending on the season.
Highlights
- Interactive exhibition on the life of Cardinal Richelieu
- History of the town of Richelieu
- 3D reconstruction of the vanished château
- Restored 17th-century town mansion
- Combined pass with the Musée de Richelieu
Permanent exhibition
- Exposition interactive sur Richelieu et sa ville – A playful route presents the cardinal’s life, his new town and a 3D reconstruction of his vanished château.
- Operated by
- Ville de Richelieu
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free for children under 12. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €4.50 per person |
| Espace Richelieu and Musée de Richelieu pass, individual | €7 |
| Espace Richelieu and Musée de Richelieu pass, group of 10 or more | €6 |
The Espace Richelieu has its own ticket, separate from that of the Musée de Richelieu (Place du Marché). Access to the temporary exhibitions on the second floor is free.
Accessibility
No opening hours have been published yet for autumn and winter 2026–2027.
Kids & families
No opening hours have been published yet for autumn and winter 2026–2027.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Bus line H2 from Tours; bus line TE from Chinon (Rémi network)
By car
Free parking
Free parking for cars, coaches and bicycles.
By car: A10 from Tours, exit 25 at Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, then follow signs toward Chinon and Richelieu. By bike: Richelieu–Chinon greenway.
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