Musee Des Beaux Arts
What the experts agree on
This Loire Valley museum houses an impressive French art collection spanning the 16th-20th centuries, featuring exceptional Renaissance tapestries, rare 18th-century pastels, and remarkable terracotta medallions that experts rank among France's
“In the Louis-XII wing of Blois chateau, you will notice a fine collection of 16C and 17C tapestries along with a series of fifty terracotta medallions by Jean-Baptiste Nini.”
– Michelin Guide
Top choice
"Other rare treasures include a set of 18th-century pastels by Maurice Quentin de la Tour and a self-portrait by Jean-Baptiste Chardin." Full review
"Has a section on the history of Angers and a superior 17th- to 20th-century collection/." Full review
2 Stars
"The quality and diversity of this collection make it one of the most important in France." Full review