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Figures & ThemesMusée Descartes
Descartes · Indre-et-Loire · Centre-Val de Loire
European Heritage Days 2026
3 animations free on 19-20 September
Visite guidée du musée René Boylesve
Free
Source: European Heritage Days programme / OpenAgenda · synced 28 August at 10:05
The Descartes Museum is a museum space located in Descartes, in Indre-et-Loire, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. It stands out as a House of Illustrious Figures and literary museum established in a rural area. The institution offers a range of activities and events intended for all audiences, complemented by a digital offering through a Micro-Folie. This museum space is part of an approach to enhancing local heritage and cultural accessibility.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · Closed
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 14:00–18:00
- Thursday
- 14:00–18:00
- Friday
- 14:00–18:00
- Saturday
- Closed
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
21 Rue Descartes, 37160 Descartes, France
Phone number
02 47 59 79 19Official website
museedescartes.wixsite.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
Port-de-Piles, 8.7 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
City
50 min by car from Châtellerault.
Nearest station
Port-de-Piles, 8.7 km away. A car or taxi is essential.
Parking
On-site parking.
Reference city
50 min by car from Châtellerault.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 3 September 2026
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