Contact the Secretariat & Cultural Coordination Office
We welcome inquiries from educators, researchers, prospective volunteers, regional partners, and civic visitors. Reach out to our non-profit coordination team.
Official Registered Seat & Communications Office
The official headquarters and public archives of the ASSOCIATION COLLEGE ROYAL ET MILITAIRE DE THIRON-GARDAIS are located within the historic college complex in Thiron-Gardais, in the department of Eure-et-Loir.
Physical Headquarters
ASSOCIATION COLLEGE ROYAL ET MILITAIRE DE THIRON-GARDAIS
12 RUE DE L'ABBAYE
28480 THIRON-GARDAIS
Région Centre-Val de Loire, France
Statutory Registration: Association Loi 1901 • RNA W284000933 • SIREN 907920342
Direct Telephone & Digital Inquiries
Telephone Line: +33375650821
Secretariat operating hours: Monday through Friday, 09:00 to 17:00 CET
Official Email: lkjtre889@gmail.com
General inquiries, school reservations, research access, and volunteer dossiers.
Statutory Funding & Transparency Disclosure
In accordance with French non-profit compliance regulations, our association does not conduct commercial sales of products or services. All educational tours, exhibitions, and digital materials serve the public interest. Our operations are funded transparently through public subsidies awarded by regional authorities, competitive national cultural preservation grants, and voluntary non-monetized patronage. All contributions directly support monument restoration and public scholarship.
Location & Transportation Access
By Railway: SNCF train line from Paris-Montparnasse to Nogent-le-Rotrou or Chartres stations, followed by regional bus connectivity or taxi to Thiron-Gardais.
By Road: A11 Highway (L'Océane), Exit 4 (Luigny / Châteaudun) or Exit 5 (La Ferté-Bernard). Free municipal visitor parking is situated adjacent to the Abbey grounds.
Accessibility: Museum galleries and ground-floor reading rooms are equipped with accessibility ramps for wheelchair users and mobility-impaired visitors.
Public Opening Hours & Guided Tour Timetable
- Spring & Summer (April 1 – October 31): Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 – 18:30 CET. Daily guided tours depart at 11:00, 14:30, and 16:30.
- Autumn & Winter (November 1 – March 31): Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday, 13:30 – 17:00 CET. Group tours available by prior reservation.
- School & University Reservations: Weekday morning and afternoon sessions available year-round upon educational coordinator booking.
- Public Holiday Closures: Closed on December 25 and January 1 to allow volunteer and staff rest.
Institutional Liaison & Administrative Coordination
For official communications involving the Regional Directorate of Cultural Affairs (DRAC Centre-Val de Loire), the Departmental Council of Eure-et-Loir, or academic university research partnerships, please address correspondence to the Office of Institutional Relations & Curatorial Direction at lkjtre889@gmail.com.
Send an Institutional Message
Submit your inquiry directly to our secretariat. All inquiries receive thoughtful, prompt attention from our non-profit administration team.