Tours City Pass - 24h

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Presentation

Duration: 1 day - Price: €28

With the Tours City Pass, enjoy the “Calder in the Heart of France” event at castles and museums throughout Touraine, while taking in the many other must-see attractions in Tours and the surrounding area.

To mark the 50th anniversary of Alexander Calder’s passing, the Ar(t]chipel festival, in partnership with the Centre-Val de Loire Region and the Centre Pompidou, is offering an exceptional program from October 15 to November 1.

The Tours stops on this event are included in your Tours City Pass:

  • Olivier Debré Center for Contemporary Art (CCC OD) in Tours: two exhibitions exploring Calder’s work and its influence on contemporary art.
  • Tours Museum of Fine Arts: discover, in particular, his famous portraits and wire figures.
  • Hôtel Goüin in Tours: see a monumental Calder “stable” as well as a selection of works on paper.
  • Azay-le-Rideau Castle: admire "Reims,Croix du Sud", iconic sculptures installed in the castle’s grounds.
  • Rivau Castle in Léméré (50 minutes from Tours), exceptionally accessible with the Pass from October 15 to November 1, 2026: discover various facets of Calder’s work through film and sculptures.
  • Calder’s Studio in Saché, where he lived and worked for over twenty years: immerse yourself in his world and his story (free admission with reservation).


That’s not all! The must-see highlights of a stay in Tours and Touraine are also included in.

•    Tours Castle,
•    Compagnonnage Museum,
•    Natural History Museum,
•    Hôtel Goüin,
•    Psalette Cloister,
•    Saint-Cosme Priory,
•    Villandry Castle and Gardens,
• Guided walking tour of Tours
•    Guided tour on the city’s mini-train (April through October)
•    Guided tour with wine tasting at the Cave de Vouvray
•    Self-guided tour with wine tasting at La Maison Lacheteau at the Grandes Caves Saint-Roch (Rochecorbon)
 
Upon presentation of your Tours City Pass, you can also enjoy exclusive benefits from our partners:
•    10% off canoe rentals in Vouvray
•    10% off your drinks at Au Temps des Rois, Place Plumereau
•    10% off at Les Fromages de Camille
•    A complimentary bottle of Vouvray brut or demi-sec for two Tours City Pass holders who have booked a “From Vine to Glass” tour and tasting, a wine tasting introduction, or a wine course with Rendez-vous dans les Vignes
•    €5 off the Escape Game poster, available at Cubrik in Tours
•    A free coffee at La Fourchette Paysanne
 

To know

Pratical information
  • The pass is personal and nominative.
  • Is valid from the first time it is used at one of the visitor sites or at one of our partners offering a discount.
  • One visit per site.
  • Pass valid for one year from date of purchase.

Prices

The price does not includeIt does not include access to temporary exhibitions, guided tours or special events at partner sites (unless otherwise stated).

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Arthur , notre guide du jour, a été exemplaire dans ses explications et a réussi a captiver l'auditoire. MERCI à lui.
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Latitude : 47.39115
Longitude : 0.69379