Sightseeing in Tours - what to see. Complete travel guide
This picturesque city is situated on the bank of the Laura River. Due to a large number of cultural and historical monuments Tours has won the honorary title of City of History and Art. Start your acquaintance with the cultural heritage of the city from visiting its main attraction - Saint-Gasen Cathedral, which construction started in the 13th century and lasted for more than 300 years. As a result, this building is a unique fusion of different architectural trends. Colbert Street is the historical center of the city. Here you can see numerous old wooden houses, which once have been occupied by townspeople. National Conservatory and Museum of Art are also located here.
Tours is of great interest to fans of sightseeing, as many ancient and medieval sights have survived in the city. The main symbol of Tours is the beautiful Cathedrale Saint-Gatien, the … 
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Tours is of great interest to fans of sightseeing, as many ancient and medieval sights have survived in the city. The main symbol of Tours is the beautiful Cathedrale Saint-Gatien, the … Open
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The tower of Charlemagne is a really interesting historical monument. It is the only remains of the old abbey, which establishment took place in the 5th century. In the early 19th century, there was not a trace left of the abbey building. Only the tower, which the locals used as an ammunition depot, left. In the middle of the 19th century, clean water resources were stored there. It's a miracle the architectural monument managed to survive to this day. In 1927, the city was hit by the massive earthquake, and the tower partially collapsed. Local residents have made every effort to restore the tower. Currently, there're interesting guided tours there.
Tours is of great interest to fans of sightseeing, as many ancient and medieval sights have survived in the city. The main symbol of Tours is the beautiful Cathedrale Saint-Gatien, the … Open
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The Museum of Fine Arts is a popular tourist object. It occupies a beautiful Episcopal Palace. The museum contains a rich collection of works by famous European painters and will be interesting to amateurs of Delacroix, Rubens, Degas, and Rembrandt. The opening of the museum in the palace took place in 1910. Previously it used to be a school, a warehouse, and a theater.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Tours and surroundings
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Map of all shopping areas
Shopping streets in Tours
♥ Shopping area ' Place Jean Jaurès' Tours, 0.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Rue Nationale' Tours, 1.2 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Tours
♥ Castle 'Château de Tours' Indre-et-Loire, 2.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Mont' Indre, 9.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Luynes' Indre-et-Loire, 9.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Montbazon' Indre-et-Loire, 11.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Cinq-Mars-la-Pile' Indre-et-Loire, 17.2 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Tours
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Loire-Anjou-Touraine' , 50.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Brenne' , 88.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Perche' , 112.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Normandie-Maine' , 145.1 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Tours and around
♥ Art museum 'Musée des Beaux-Arts' Tours, 1.5 km from the center. On the map
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Chateau de Chambord
From the series “Impressive Castles and Palaces Located on Water”
Check on the map: Distance from Tours center - 67.8 km.
Among the other interesting architectural features, the original spiral staircase, which has two entrances, must be mentioned. According to one of the versions, this architectural element was created by Leonardo da Vinci. In 1930 Castle Chambord was declared a national cultural heritage. Today, all interested parties can look at the interior of the wonderful castle. The guests of the castle can visit the apartments of Francis I, as well as his study. In some rooms the interesting antique collections are presented, among them the collection of the tiny cannons collected by the Duke of Bordeaux. The castle also contains an interesting picture gallery. The room of Count de Chambord is considered to be the most magnificent in the whole palace. …
Read further Distance from Tours center - 67.8 km.
Chateau de Clermont
From the series “Houses of Famous People and Stars Currently Open to Tourists”
Check on the map: Distance from Tours center - 49.4 km.
Today, the magnificent castle on the banks of the Loire River is a site of elite appartements. In the old orangery, the museum, dedicated to the life and work of the great actor, was opened. Although the visitors of the castle can not fully visit it, their most important and symbolic place is at their disposal. Since 1975, Louis de Funès lived almost constantly in the castle and left it only for recordings. He spent most of his time in his orangery. In the museum is presented the large collection of the old photos and pictures, as well as the requisite, which the actor used in the recordings. …
Read further Distance from Tours center - 49.4 km.
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