The Château de Tours is a castle located in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France.

Built in the 11th century, the building displayed an architecture of the Carolingian period, and was the residence of the Lords of France.

Château de Tours

Until the 2000s, the Royal Castle of Tours was used as an aquarium where about 1,500 fish of 200 different species could be seen. It also served as Grévin museum. The castle was classified as monument historique on 20 August 1913.

Château de Tours

Currently, the building houses contemporary exhibitions of paintings and photographs (organized by Le Jeu de Paume), including works by Joan Miró, Daniel Buren, Nadar, Robert Capa.

Château de Tours

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Buildings and structures completed in the 11th century

Buildings and structures in Tours, France

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Museums in Indre-et-Loire

Art museums and galleries in France

Local museums in France

11th-century establishments in France

Royal residences in France