Rabelais Museum

François Rabelais was born at this 15th century farm, La Devinière, in Seuilly. The Chinon countryside was an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the Renaissance humanist who is the focus of this literary museum. A wealth of illustrations and vintage publications pay tribute to the father of Gargantua. After visiting the author’s bedroom, you can also explore the troglodyte caves and the vineyards that surround this evocative site.

François Rabelais was born at this 15th century farm, La Devinière, in Seuilly. The Chinon countryside was an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the Renaissance humanist who is the focus of this literary museum. A wealth of illustrations and vintage publications pay tribute to the father of Gargantua. After visiting the author's bedroom, you can also explore the troglodyte caves and the vineyards that surround this evocative site. House where tradition has established the birth of François Rabelais, in the heart of the Chinon wine area. Literary museum with engravings and statues in tribute to Rabelais, portrait of the writer by Matisse, land registration plan, and ancient works. Visit of the museum and its collections, cellars and gardens planted with vines, for visitors to discover

Spoken languages ​​:French, English
Languages ​​documentation:French, English
Visiting languages:French
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