Cité Rétro-Mécanique
Azay-le-Rideau · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire
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.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–19:00
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- Monday
- 10:00–19:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00–19:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00–19:00
- Thursday
- 10:00–19:00
- Friday
- 10:00–19:00
- Saturday
- 10:00–19:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
17 Rte de Marnay
Phone number
+33 2 47 45 36 18Official website
musee-dufresne.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Azay-le-Rideau, 4.5 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
30 min by car from Joué-lès-Tours.
Nearest station
Azay-le-Rideau, 4.5 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking (visitors only).
Reference city
30 min by car from Joué-lès-Tours.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: Centre d'Art Autour de l'Osier (9.3 km), Galerie d'Art "Jamal Lansari" (15.2 km).
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