The Château de Tours is a castle located in Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France. Built in the 11th century, the building features architecture of the Carolingian period and served as the residence of the Lords of France.
Until the 2000s, the Royal Castle of Tours was used as an aquarium where about 1,500 fish of 200 different species could be seen. During this time, the castle also served as the Grévin museum. The building was officially classified as a monument historique on 20 August 1913.
Currently, the castle houses contemporary exhibitions of paintings and photographs organized by Le Jeu de Paume. These displays include works by artists such as Joan Miró, Daniel Buren, Nadar, and Robert Capa.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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