
Under the guidance of a guide, the Tours Loire Valley Tourist Office and the city of Tours offer you a tour of the Renaissance in Tours.
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Under the guidance of a guide, the Tours Loire Valley Tourist Office and the city of Tours offer you a tour of the Renaissance in Tours.
Tours became the capital of the kingdom for 80 years, from 1440 onwards, thanks to the installation of Louis XI in the castle of Plessis-lès-Tours. Trade and crafts, particularly silk weavers from Italy, benefited from the presence of the court, which also enriched the local bourgeoisie. In the early years of the 16th century, with the appearance of the...
Tours became the capital of the kingdom for 80 years, from 1440 onwards, thanks to the installation of Louis XI in the castle of Plessis-lès-Tours. Trade and crafts, particularly silk weavers from Italy, benefited from the presence of the court, which also enriched the local bourgeoisie. In the early years of the 16th century, with the appearance of the...
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Opening times
Opening times
On 2 July 2025
- 18:00 at 19:30
On 13 August 2025
- 18:00 at 19:30