Bus park

Car park

Bike park

Bottle warmer

Luggage locker

Dogs are allowed

Languages spoken at reception : FRENCH/ENGLISH

guided Tours and activities are only available in French

ACCESS /RECEPTION PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

  • 2 Disabled parking spaces
  • Canes seats available at rection
  • Several stone benches in the gardens
  • Ticket reception, and sharecropper’s house and toilets have disabled access and on one level
  • Hearing loop (position T) at the ticket reception.
  • Visitor documents (F/GB/DE) in large font are available from the ticket office/reception
  • A sloping path on fine gravel provides access to the cellars
  • Blind dogs are allowed outside and inside
  • Virtual visit possible thanks to a tablet given at reception

THE OTHER MUSEUM AREAS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR DISABLED VISITORS

EXTERIOR PATH ON GRAVEL

PRESENCE OF NUMEROUS IRREGULAR STEPS

The Rabelais Museum is involved in the Qualité Tourisme system for Loire Valley visitor attractions.

GIFT SHOP

A wide selection of works on Rabelais, card making, calligraphy, games for children

Pleasure of drinking an expresso, a decaf, a coffee, a tea

But also wine

Wine of Clos de la Devinière is in sale only at the Rabelais museum boutique

2 grape varieties : Cabernet Franc et Chenin

The vines have been part of AOC CHINON since2016

Alcohol abuse seriously harms

OUTDOOR SPACE

Subject to good weather, deckchairs and garden furniture are available to visitors in the gardens, vineyards and park.

Since 2021, a truffle farm extends the park and allows for a 360 degree lanscape.

Wooden games can be used by all visitors.

Picnic allowed (JULY-AUGUST)