Museums, art and heritage in Centre-Val de Loire

Château royal de Blois

The Royal Castle of Blois is a historic monument located in Blois in Loir-et-Cher. The site hosts several museum spaces: the castle itself with its collections, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the House of Magic which occupies a building facing the castle. The castle is characterized by its evolving architecture and its impressive interior courtyard, enhanced by a regularly scheduled sound and light show. The visits offered include classic tours, themed guided tours, immersive games and digital experiences. The establishment also welcomes groups, school classes and tourists, with varied visiting and entertainment options throughout the year.

Pl. du Château

Maison de la magie Robert-Houdin

The House of Magic Robert-Houdin is a museum located in Blois, in Loir-et-Cher, installed at 1, Place du château. It is dedicated to the history and practice of magic. The museum offers thematic exhibition spaces, including the Magicians' Salon and the Magic Attic, as well as a Grand Theater where magic performances are regularly programmed. A notable attraction of the site is the presentation of mechanical dragons, visible several times a day. The museum also welcomes school groups and offers a structured educational program.

1 Pl. du Château

Maison Picassiette

The Picassiette House is a raw art museum located in Chartres, in Eure-et-Loir. This residence, created by Raymond Isidore known as Picassiette, constitutes a hybrid architectural work between naive architecture and raw art, labeled as twentieth-century heritage. The interior and exterior of the house, including the garden, are entirely covered with elaborate mosaics from floor to ceiling. The place offers access to its creator's artistic and spiritual universe, revealing his singular approach to the arrangement and decoration of domestic space. The Picassiette House functions as a museum open to visitors, allowing an immersion in this original artistic creation.

22 Rue du Repos

Musée Espace automobiles Matra

The Matra Automobiles Space Museum, located in Romorantin-Lanthenay in Loir-et-Cher, is dedicated to the history and challenges of the automobile. The museum offers temporary exhibitions exploring different periods and automotive traditions, enriched with iconic vehicles, photographs and miniatures. In 2026, an exhibition titled "Deutsche Qualität" highlights more than a century of German automotive expertise, from popular cars to exceptional sports vehicles, emphasizing the evolution of techniques, design and uses. The museum's layout combines historical, aesthetic and technical approaches, making the content accessible to all audiences. The museum thus combines industrial history, technical culture and a heritage perspective on mobility.

17 Rue des Capucins

Cité Rétro-Mécanique

The Maurice Dufresne Museum, located at the Moulin de Marnay in Azay-le-Rideau in Indre-et-Loire, is a museum dedicated to retro-mechanical heritage covering the period from 1850 to 1950. The collection brings together more than 3,000 pieces including antique vehicles, aircraft, agricultural and military machinery, as well as unusual objects and vintage period posters. Many pieces are unique in the world. The site spans more than six hectares on the banks of the Indre, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. The visit, lasting approximately three hours, is suitable for visitors of all ages. An on-site restaurant offers cuisine based on local products.

17 Rte de Marnay

Located in Bourges, a medieval city in the Cher department of Centre-Val de Loire, this Gothic cathedral represents a significant achievement in French ecclesiastical…

Inscribed 1992

Located in the town of Chartres in the Eure-et-Loir department of Centre-Val de Loire, this medieval cathedral represents a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture. Inscribed on…

Inscribed 1979

This cultural landscape extends along approximately 280 kilometres of the Loire River between Sully-sur-Loire and Chalonnes, representing a distinctive period of European history…

Inscribed 2000