Entrance to the Pierre and Lumière Sculpture Museum

Visit the Pierre et Lumière sculpture museum to discover miniatures of the most notable monuments of the Loire Valley, from Anjou to Touraine. Detailed craftsmanship is showcased in these sculptures.

Entrance to the Pierre et Lumière Sculpture Museum

Yann Bouchard, a regional local, conceived the idea of presenting notable Loire Valley monuments as limestone miniatures. Sculptor Philippe Cormand created these pieces, displayed in the museum. Information panels throughout the museum provide the story of Yann Bouchard and Philippe Cormand, detailing their collaboration to establish this underground museum in Saumur. Notable replicas include Tours Cathedral, the Royal Abbey of Our Lady of Fontevraud, and the Castle and Tower of Trèves. Visitors can challenge themselves to recognize various replicas during the visit.

Opening Hours

The opening hours of the Pierre et Lumière sculpture museum are:

April to September: 10 am to 7 pmFebruary, March, October, and November: 10 am to 6 pm

Family Ticket

The family ticket is available for groups of two adults and two children aged 6 to 17 or two adults and three children aged 6 to 17.