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Origin and history

The Lansyer Museum is housed in the house of Emmanuel Lansyer (1835–93), a 19th century landscape painter. Opened in 1902 according to his will, it houses his 500 paintings, 2,000 engravings (including works by Piranese and Canaletto), 1,000 Japanese objects, and his personal effects. The artist also leaves his furniture and library to the city of Loches, creating a coherent set reflecting his life and his time.

The house, preserved in the state, allows to discover the intimate universe of Lansyer: his workshop, his trips (especially to Brittany), and his passions as a collector. The ground floor presents its emblematic landscapes (trees, rocks, sea), while the floor reconstructs its daily artist. Sensory facilities and a playful room for families complete the visit, making its art and history accessible.

The garden, redesigned after a Lansyer watercolour, offers a plant parenthesis in the heart of the medieval city of Loches. It gives access to the terrace of the Royal Gate (XIIIth-15th centuries), with panoramic views of the city. This place, both museum and artist's house, illustrates the link between creation, heritage and local memory.

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