Avenue de la Tranchée, Major avenue in Tours, France
Avenue de la Tranchée extends for 1000 meters on a north-south axis, connecting Place de la Tranchée to Wilson Bridge in Tours.
The avenue was carved into the Saint-Symphorien hillside in 1764, with four toll pavilions controlling access to the city until their removal.
The central location of Avenue de la Tranchée made it the primary route between Spain and Paris until the A10 motorway opened in 1981.
The street layout includes two side lanes for parking and cycling, two car lanes, and two central lanes dedicated to public transportation.
Red chestnut trees line both sides of this sloping avenue, which maintains a steady grade of less than 6 percent throughout its length.
Location: Tours
GPS coordinates: 47.40530,0.68290
Latest update: June 6, 2025 14:37
The Loire Valley features Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance châteaux and medieval squares. From Saint-Gatien Cathedral to Château de Chenonceau, each location displays architectural details: towers, stone walls, decorated facades and geometric gardens. The city of Tours combines half-timbered houses, bridges over the Loire, religious buildings and public squares with century-old trees. Saint-Gatien Cathedral rises with its two towers and stained glass windows from the 13th century in the heart of Tours. Château de Chenonceau spans the Cher River with its galleries and French gardens. Place Plumereau in the historic center is surrounded by medieval houses with wooden beams. The Loire châteaux such as Amboise, Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau offer photographs of white stone facades, towers and terraced gardens. The banks of the Loire reveal sandy beaches, old stone bridges and vineyards stretching along the river.
Pont Wilson
708 m
Medieval enclosure at Tours
1 km
Library of Tours
964 m
Pont suspendu de Saint-Symphorien
987 m
Pont d'Eudes
987 m
Musée du compagnonnage
1.1 km
Centre de création contemporaine Olivier-Debré
1.1 km
Île Aucard
740 m
Monument aux morts américain de Tours
988 m
Grande Bretèche
509 m
Toll houses in Tours
455 m
Église Saint-Symphorien de Tours
912 m
Île Simon
901 m
Église Saint-Saturnin
1 km
Couvent des Carmes de Tours
1 km
Orgue de l'église Saint-Symphorien de Tours
912 m
Château du Pilorget
917 m
Hôtel Viot
1.1 km
Hôtel Simon
1.1 km
Manufacture des Trois-Tours
685 m
Maison, 1 place des Carmes
1.1 km
Hôtel
1.1 km
Maison du Croissant
1.1 km
Couvent des Capucins de Tours
71 m
Hôtellerie de Sainte-Catherine
855 m
Église du Christ-Roi de Tours
743 m
Manoir de la Tour
974 m
Maison, 1 place Foire-le-Roi
1.1 kmReviews
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