Things to do in Tours, Centre-Val de Loire: The Best Sights & Landmarks

August 5, 2021 Darwin Bolte

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Restaurants in Tours

1. Cathedrale Saint-Gatien

Place de la Cathedrale, 37000, Tours France +33 2 47 71 21 00 http://www.paroisse-cathedrale-tours.catholique.fr/patrimoine-visitez-la-cathedrale/cathedrale-saint-gatien
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,090 reviews

Cathedrale Saint-Gatien

Reviewed By 590JackK - Lebanon, United States

While there are many sites to behold in the city of Tours, be sure to visit this cathedral. It took four hundred years to build, and was listed as an historic monument in 1862. Everything about it is astonishing to see, from the portals of the facade to the stained glass windows. The two towers each hold something significant in them: the north the royal stairs; the south the cathedral's bells. Aside from other Parisian-style gothic architecture, there are also the tombs of Charles VIII and Anne de Bretagne's children, all in the south chapel. There are plentiful cathedrals to visit when visiting this region; I'd make this one of them.

2. Basilique Saint Martin

7 rue Baleschoux, 37000, Tours France +33 2 47 05 63 87 http://www.basiliquesaintmartin.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 478 reviews

Basilique Saint Martin

Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia

Basilique Saint Martin has a very long history. The site dates back to the fifth century, when the first church was built. However the present building was constructed around 1900. It is a lovely church in a beautiful architectural style. Worth a visit.

3. Hotel de Ville de Tours

1 rue des Minimes, 37926, Tours France +33 2 47 21 60 00 http://www.decouverte-patrimoine.fr/centre/tours/hotel-de-ville-de-tours
Excellent
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4.5 based on 443 reviews

Hotel de Ville de Tours

Reviewed By antoniowinter - Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Contrary to what it appears, the city hall is located here and not a hotel. It is the most beautiful city hall I have ever known!

4. Place Plumereau

Place Plumereau, 37000, Tours France http://www.placeplumereau.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,392 reviews

Place Plumereau

Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia

Place Plumereau is a beautiful and rather picturesque area to visit. It is the centre of the old quarters of Tours and it offers some surprising appeal. The architecture of the buildings is rather interesting and many look quite old, but I am not sure how old they would be! The square is full of cafes and restaurants, and it would be easy to just sit at any of them and enjoy a cup of coffee or a meal. However visitors should really be very careful with their choice!

5. Abbaye de Marmoutier

17 Quai de Marmoutier, 67440, Tours France +33 2 47 88 35 35 http://www.tourisme-alsace.com/de/254000270-Abteikirche.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Abbaye de Marmoutier

6. Chateau de Cange

126 rue de Cange, 37550 Saint Avertin, Tours France https://www.touraineloirevalley.co.uk/seminars/chateau-de-cange-saint-avertin/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Chateau de Cange

7. Monument Memorial Americain

117 Avenue A Malraux, 37000, Tours France +33 2 47 70 37 37 http://www.tours-tourisme.fr
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Monument Memorial Americain

8. Eglise St Symphorien

6 rue du Nouveau Calvaire, 37100, Tours France
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Eglise St Symphorien

9. Rue Nationale

Tours France
Excellent
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4.0 based on 788 reviews

Rue Nationale

Reviewed By mariedesjardins - Prince George, Canada

I came here to buy groceries at monoprix a few times. I also visited galleries Lafayette. There are many restaurants, banks, stores, and eventually a large apartment complex with a large entertainment and dining district. The train runs along the broadway. Very nice looking area.

10. Prieure Saint-Cosme - Demeure de Ronsard

rue Ronsard La Riche, 37520, Tours France +33 2 47 37 32 70 [email protected] http://www.prieure-ronsard.fr
Excellent
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4.0 based on 163 reviews

Prieure Saint-Cosme - Demeure de Ronsard

Saint Cosme Priory was, according to the canons of the 12th century, "a heaven on earth that eased the journey to the real heaven," less than an hour's walk from Tours. The long history of this monastery, now property of Indre-et-Loire Departmental Council, came to fame after major archaeological excavations carried out in 2009-2010. It is better known as the “Demeure de Ronsard” (home of Ronsard), who was the prior here from 1565 to 1585. His home has been carefully preserved. The poet eventually died here and was buried in the old church. New gardens and an interactive scenic tour were recently set up to restore its historical, spiritual and poetic atmosphere.

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