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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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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

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

France - moving around the country

All major cities of France have their own airports, which control not only the vast majority of domestic, but also overseas flights. If you come to France in the warm season, an excellent transportation option will be to rent a bicycle. Almost all over the country you will find special bike paths that connect some cities with others. If you want to travel along the coastal regions of France, you can use the ferry service. There is also in Paris, trips made by a lot of small excursion boats and cruise ships. … Open

Nature and parks of France

The longest river in the country is the Loire, flowing through the entire central part of France. Its length is just over one thousand kilometers. Historically, it played a strategically important role in the life of the state. Along the river Loire in its picturesque valleys, in the Middle Ages were built more than 70 castles. Many of them at different times were the residences of French kings. The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to the huge number of monuments of architecture and history. One of the largest lakes in the country is the Lake Geneva, along which the border with Switzerland runs. Surprisingly, picturesque views of Lake Geneva have given inspiration to many creative people from around the world. … Open

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