Touraine in a day, with the desire to return

The radiant capital of the Val de Loire,Tours City of Art and History reveals its treasures on an enchanting stroll. Start your morning with a guided tour of the city (l historic districts, the basilica of Saint Martin, through the majestic cathédrale Saint-Gatien), before losing yourself in the cobbled streets of the quartier Plumereau in the Vieux-Tours district, where the half-timbered houses tell a thousand years of history, the perfect opportunity for a little shopping spree.

For a gourmet break, les Halles await you with their colourful stalls. In the afternoon, take time to visit the Musée des Beaux Arts or the Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré.

At the end of the afternoon, stroll along the Parcours Lumière!!

At dusk, join the banks of the Loire where the guinguette de Tours sur Loire welcomes you in a festive and friendly atmosphere.

Tours combines many ingredients for a perfect “city break” for a few days. With its reputation for being discreet, it’s a particularly good place to live, boasting a first-rate heritage and galvanised by the energy of its students.