Passage du Coeur Navré, Covered passageway in Old Tours, France.
Passage du Coeur Navré is a covered walkway in Old Tours that runs between Colbert Street and Foire-le-Roi Square. The route spans about 50 meters and includes a sharp bend in the northern section, with stone vaults overhead and adjoining house facades visible along both sides.
The passage was built between the 15th and 16th centuries and originally belonged to the estate of Saint-Julien Abbey in Tours. In 1946, it received historical monument protection to safeguard its vaults and connected structures.
The name comes from an old sign showing a heart pierced by an arrow, which hung between numbers 64 and 66 of the alley. This symbolic image remains part of the passage's identity and draws the attention of people walking through today.
The passage is freely accessible from both ends and can be explored on foot at any time without special restrictions for visitors. Daytime visits offer better lighting, especially near the entrances where natural light enters the covered sections.
A fire in May 2011 caused significant damage to the passage's vault and required restoration work to preserve it. Despite this incident, the distinctly different architectural styles of the northern and southern entrances remain visible and tell the story of how this place has changed over time.
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