Cloître de la Psalette, Medieval cloister in Tours, France.
The Psalette cloister features three arcaded galleries, an oratory with decorated ceiling, and a monumental Renaissance staircase built during the sixteenth century.
Construction of the cloister began in 1442 under Archbishop Jean de Bernard's funding and concluded in 1524, marking the transition between Flamboyant Gothic and Renaissance periods.
The cloister contained a scriptorium and one of France's most substantial libraries, establishing itself as a major center for literary and musical production.
Visits are available Wednesday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with regular admission at 4 euros and free for European residents under 26.
The spiral staircase, designed by architect Bastien François, replicates in miniature the one at Blois Castle, demonstrating the architectural excellence of the period.
Location: Tours
Address: 7, rue de la Psalette
Website: http://cloitre-de-la-psalette.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.39610,0.69508
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
The Loire Valley features Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance castles, and medieval squares. From Saint-Gatien Cathedral to Chenonceau Castle, each location displays architectural details: towers, stone walls, decorated facades, and geometric gardens. The city of Tours combines timber-framed houses, bridges over the Loire, religious buildings, and public squares with centuries-old trees.
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