15th C. – Hótel Goüin, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Now containing the Sociétë Archéologique de Touraine, the Hótel Goüin is a fine Renaissance style mansion in the oldest part of the city. Built by René Gardette a rich silk merchant, it was later owned by the Goüin family of bankers. In 1940, the building was badly damaged by a fire caused by a bombing raid on the city centre. It has been restored and is in use as a museum.
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Clerkin, Paul (2009, November 24). *15th C. – Hótel Goüin, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/hotel-gouin-tours-indre-et-loire-france/ (Updated 2026, January 10)
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Published November 24, 2009 | Last Updated January 10, 2026
