18 Place F. Sicard.
tours, france

Formerly the Archbishop's Palace (17th and 18th c.). Fine pieces of furniture and considerable collection of French and foreign paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Mantegna (ISth c.) (photo J), Rubens, Rembrandt (17th c.), Boucher (18th c.), Delacroix, Degas (19th c.). Considered one of the best provincial museums in France for the richness and variety of its collections. Much of these came from the great houses of Touraine during the Revolution, and have continued to grow, supplemented by loans from the Musée du Louvre and the French state, gifts, bequests and acquisitions. Exhibited for the most part in the magnificent reception rooms in the 18th century wing, the collections include some major masterpieces, Italian Primitives, panels by Mantegna, 18th century paintings and furniture. The museum also holds a collection of modern and contemporary art.