Ancien palais des Gouverneurs
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Ancien palais des Gouverneurs stands in Tours (Indre-et-Loire), in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: third quarter of the 12th century, 16th century, 18th century). Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
In Tours, two feudal towers dating from the third quarter of the 12th century still mark the site of the castle built by Henry II Plantagenet in 1160. Around them, the former governors' palace was constructed during the 16th and 18th centuries, combining a northern building used as their residence with a later western annex. The site thus brings together several building periods on a single fortified location.
What to know
- The site combines 12th-century remains with 16th- and 18th-century buildings, with no confirmed opening hours or admission fees.
- The south tower stands within the grounds of a former barracks, which may limit access to certain areas.
- The main interest lies in the exterior architecture and fortification history rather than an organised interior visit.
- The monument is listed as a historic monument, protecting notably the main structure of the towers and the 18th-century facades.
Practical information
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday (today) | 14:00-18:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 14:00-18:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.
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- Wheelchair access
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- Dogs
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- Parking
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Where this château is
Tours · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire
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Address
25 Av. André Malraux, 37000 Tours
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- Period of construction
- third quarter of the 12th century, 16th century, 18th century
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.
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- Mérimée PA00098260
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