Tours, Administrative capital in Centre-Val de Loire, France
Tours extends along both banks of the Loire River, with medieval quarters featuring half-timbered houses and Renaissance mansions near Saint-Gatien Cathedral.
The city gained prominence after the Battle of Tours in 732 when Charles Martel defeated advancing Muslim forces, marking a turning point in European history.
The Fine Arts Museum, housed in the former Archbishops Palace, displays collections spanning from the Middle Ages through contemporary periods in period-decorated rooms.
The efficient tram system connects main attractions, while the central train station provides direct access to Paris within one hour by high-speed rail.
Place Plumereau, at the heart of medieval Tours, presents a collection of preserved 15th-century timber-framed buildings surrounding an open square lined with restaurants.
Location: Indre-et-Loire
Location: canton of Tours-Centre
Location: canton of Tours-Est
Location: canton of Tours-Nord-Est
Location: canton of Tours-Nord-Ouest
Location: canton of Tours-Ouest
Location: canton of Tours-Sud
Location: canton of Tours-Val-du-Cher
Location: arrondissement of Tours
Elevation above the sea: 70 m
Shares border with: Chambray-lès-Tours, Joué-lès-Tours, Mettray, Notre-Dame-d'Oé, Parçay-Meslay, La Riche, Rochecorbon, Saint-Avertin, Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
Address: Tours, France 37200 Tours 37200 Tours
Phone: +33247216000
Email: webmestre@ville-tours.fr
Website: https://tours.fr
GPS coordinates: 47.39005,0.68893
Latest update: May 28, 2025 05:53
The bodies of water in Centre-Val de Loire include natural lakes, ponds, and artificial reservoirs. The region features Lake Éguzon for water sports, the Brenne ponds forming a mosaic of 2000 water bodies, and recreational bases like Lake Bretonnières. These sites offer opportunities for fishing, boating, swimming, and bird watching. The Briare Canal and Loire River also run through the region. The Sologne ponds and Orléans forest ponds are natural areas with beaches and trails.
Cathédrale Saint-Gatien
741 m
Basilica of St. Martin, Tours
572 m
Tours railway station
355 m
Château de Tours
860 m
Château de Plessis-lez-Tours
2.3 km
Pont Wilson
1.1 km
Roman amphitheatre of Tours
820 m
Hôtel de Ville de Tours
68 m
Enceinte gallo-romaine de Tours
696 m
Tour Charlemagne
602 m
Bretonneau hospital
1.6 km
Abbaye Saint-Julien
656 m
Grand Théâtre de Tours
502 m
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours
729 m
Hôtel Goüin
636 m
Abbaye de Beaumont
1.5 km
Église Saint-Julien de Tours
653 m
Jardin botanique de Tours
1.7 km
Grand Hall
2.8 km
Imprimerie Mame
1.5 km
Jardin des Prébendes d'Oé
658 m
Gallo-Roman Temple of Tours
380 m
Enceinte Châteauneuf
509 m
Halles de Tours
639 m
Library of Tours
812 m
Tour de l'Horloge
602 m
Municipal sports center
913 m
Pont suspendu de Saint-Symphorien
1.1 kmReviews
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