Musée de Richelieu
Musée de France on the second floor of the Richelieu town hall: works from the cardinal's collection and a 17th-century model of the town.
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About the museum
The Musée de Richelieu occupies the second floor of the town hall. It opened on November 25, 1961 and bears the Musée de France designation. Cardinal Richelieu, a discerning collector, owned one of the most important collections of paintings and sculptures of his time at his château in Touraine; part of these works is shown in the museum.
In 2011, the exhibition of national interest “Richelieu à Richelieu”, devoted to the entire collection of the cardinal in his château, led to a new display. It highlights works from the château, which no longer exists, among them six authentic canvases from the Grande Galerie des batailles.
Since 2018, a large model has been on display in the museum. Through its size and the quality of its craftsmanship, it helps visitors understand the town in the 17th century and its layout with the park and château the cardinal wanted.
Highlights
- Works from the collection of Cardinal Richelieu
- Six canvases from the Grande Galerie des batailles
- Large model of the town, park and château in the 17th century
- Musée de France housed in the town hall
Permanent exhibition
- Collections du cardinal de Richelieu – Paintings and sculptures from the Richelieu château and a large model of the town in the 17th century.
- Founded
- 1961
- Operated by
- Ville de Richelieu
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free for children under 12. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3 per person |
| Espace Richelieu and museum pass, individual | €7 |
| Espace Richelieu and museum pass, group of 10 people or more | €6 |
The Espace Richelieu, at 28 Grande rue, is a separate site with its own ticket (adults €5).
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum is on the second floor of the town hall; there is no elevator.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Rémi bus: line H2 from Tours, line TE from Chinon.
By car
Free parking
Free parking for cars, buses and bicycles.
By bicycle, the Richelieu–Chinon greenway (voie verte) reaches the town.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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