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Tours is of great interest to fans of sightseeing, as many ancient and medieval sights have survived in the city. The main symbol of Tours is the beautiful Cathedrale Saint-Gatien, the construction of which lasted for nearly three hundred years. This spectacular medieval building represents a unique combination of different architectural styles; the height of cathedral towers is 70 meters. The cathedral has retained many original elements, including elegant 13th-century stained-glass windows. The rue Colbert is a real city attraction and a walk along will bring a lot of experience. A huge number of beautiful half-timbered houses usually photographed by travelers have remained here. The imposing architectural building - the Archbishop's Palace – is located next to the cathedral. After touring historic sites visitors can stroll through the beautiful ancient garden; there is the famous Liban cedar on its territory. The height of this mighty tree is 33 meters and age is about two hundred years. One of the most visited cultural venues of the city - the Museum of Fine Arts – is in the garden too. Its collection is very diverse and will impress even those who haven’t shown much interest in the culture before. Another important attraction of Tours is located on the Place Plumereau; we are talking about the old Basilica of Sant-Martn. Named after the patron saint the basilica attracts pilgrims and curious tourists from all over the world. The undisputed symbol of the city … Read further

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Cultural excursion through Tours - things to see

Another important attraction of Tours is located on the Place Plumereau; we are talking about the old Basilica of Sant-Martn. Named after the patron saint the basilica attracts pilgrims and curious tourists from all over the world. The undisputed symbol of the city is the beautiful Plessy-les-Tours Castle housing the Museum of Wax. For 20 years it was the principal residence of Louis X. Many interesting legends and … Open

Travel guide to Tours

The beautiful abbey of Marmieu was founded in the 4th century. St. Martin of Tours was its founder. Locals consider him the patron saint of winemaking. The ancient abbey is an outstanding religious monument for them. The old monastery was badly damaged in the 9th century during the invasion of the Normans. However, it was completely restored. Already in the 11th century, it was considered one of the richest … Open

Tours sightseeing

Plumereau Square is known as the noisiest part of the city. Several very nice restaurants are located around it. Here you can always see numerous tourists. Besides gourmet French cuisine people are attracted by a beautiful stately building - Basilica of San Martin. The Basilica has become the witness of important historical events, many of which have been captured in the frescoes that decorate its halls. Tours is … Open

Moving around in France - transportation

Take into account that in the capital, there is a special form of underground transportation. The metro serves not only the capital, but also the nearby suburbs. So far, there are 17 regular subway lines in the city. It is especially useful for tourists that there are quite clear maps and schemes at each station which makes it easy to take one’s bearing and get around. In addition to the main ones, there are five other regional branches in the metro that link the capital of France with the nearest cities. Trains also run strictly according to the schedule. During peak hours they run almost every fifteen minutes. However, the bus stops on their route are much less when compared to the underground intercity trains. … Open

Economy roadmap of France

Despite great achievements in the field of economics and the banking sector being regarded as most developed in the entire world, France still as of today records a huge public debt and has a deficit in the state budget. The ratings of GDP last year was about 1 trillion, 700 million Euros. GDP per capita of population is 41 000 dollars as of last year. Inflation is gradually decreasing, reaching an index of 1.7%. However, in spite of the successful economic structure, more than seven percent of the Country’s population still lives below the poverty lines. Unemployment rate accounts for about 7% and this index is seen to be slightly on the rise yearly. … Open