Location: Tours
Top Things to do in Tours
What to do and see in Tours, Centre-Val de Loire: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
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1. Loire Valley Tours
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5.0 based on 211 reviews
Since 2003, Loire Valley Tours organises great tours to the Chateaux and vineyards of the Loire Valley. Everyday, join one of or licenced Guide and board in our comfortable minibus of 8 passengers maximum. Our tours include Chateaux entrance fees, wine tasting lunches, tour of wineries. We will be happy to assist you in the organisation of your day tours, packaged tours, bike tours and private tours to the Loire Valley.We look forward to welcoming you for a great Loire Valley Tours experience.
2. Vino Loire
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5.0 based on 125 reviews
Half and full day wine tours to discover Loire Valley wines : Vouvray, Chinon, Montlouis, Bourgueil, Touraine ... Wine tours include : - Transportation in confortable minivan - Stroll in vineyard to really understand the winegrower work - Cellars visit in different wine area (red, white, sparkling) - Wine tasting with local products to eat with Your guide (English speaking) is a passionate wine professional who share all his secrets of the region Private tour can be scheduled with a minimum of two persons
3. Val de Loire Travel
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
You will be accompanied by professionals, experts and lovers of the Loire Valley. You will not only be able to discover the history and the heritage of the region but also the French gastronomy that characterizes the “Jardin de France”. The Val de Loire Travel team created several packages that offer various possibilities of excursion. You can choose to live the experience in small groups.
4. Cathedrale Saint-Gatien
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4.5 based on 2,090 reviews
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.
5. Musee du Compagnonnage
6. Jardin Botanique de Tours
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4.5 based on 542 reviews
Depuis 1843, le jardin botanique est un lieu de promenade incontournable, rempli de charme et de souvenirs. D'un côté, on découvre un espace dédié à la botanique avec ses serres de collection Biodivers présentant des plantes exotiques (plantes utilitaires, sous-bois tropicaux, flore d'Afrique du Sud) ainsi que des jardins à thèmes (jardin d'inspiration japonaise, jardin de l'évolution, jardin des plantes vivaces, etc.) et de l'autre un espace ludique avec les jeux et les espaces animaliers au milieu des arbres remarquables de l'arboretum. 2 espaces complètent ce jardin : - au nord, le jardin des 2 mondes structure l'espace autour des végétaux aux formes élaborées répartis à l'est avec les plantes asiatiques et à l'ouest avec les végétaux américains. - au sud, un jardin des plantes médicinales accueille les plantes qui sont toujours utilisées dans la pharmacopée européenne.
Reviewed By ScotsTravels - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Walked round on Thursday 8 May, weather was mixed with a light shower, but generally dry with some Sunshine. A lovely mixed garden with lots of wildlife especially Ducks & Pink Flamingos. Bits of colour through the garden but not as colourful as the Prébendes d'Oé Garden. Excellent water features for the wildlife and plenty of amazing trees ... all shapes and sizes , well balanced with flower beds. Overall great place to visit and spend a couple of hours. Have fun!
7. Basilique Saint Martin
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4.5 based on 478 reviews
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.
8. Hotel de Ville de Tours
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4.5 based on 443 reviews
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!
9. Place Plumereau
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4.5 based on 1,392 reviews
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!
10. Musee des Beaux-Arts Tours
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4.0 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By 1234texas - Dripping Springs, United States
The museum has a lot going for it and is worth a stop. However, the huge and wonderful cedar is the most memorable part of the stop. The size of the tree is staggering, and the fact that it is standing in the center of a major city is even more amazing. It is not only beautiful, but it is a real feat in gardening. I not seen many thing like it! It is not a Redwood, but it is still incredible!
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