What to do in Tours All our tips

Image

Tours, this city of France where life is good, is famous for its castles, its art and its gardens.

It is also now renowned for having been chosen to represent the gastronomic heritage of the Centre-Val de Loire region at the “French gastronomic meal” on UNESCO's world heritage list.

It is a city in western France, located on the banks of the Loire and Cher rivers. It is also the prefecture of the Indre-et-Loire department, in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Tours has no shortage of places to visit in the city and even in the surrounding area.

Visit to Tours, the 8 must-sees:

No question of coming to Tours without strolling through its historic centre. B&B HOTELS has prepared a selection of the 8 must-sees of this region steeped in history:

1. Place Plumereau, this cobbled square framed by half-timbered houses is located in the pedestrian area of the district. Famous for having seen Joan of Arc and her army pass through, it is today undoubtedly the most fashionable square;
2. Saint-Julien Abbey and its Museum of Compagnonnage, located in the former Saint-Julien abbey of Tours, were built from the 10th to the 16th century. Discover the masterpieces of the companions of duty and the tour de France from the 18th century to the present day;
3. The Basilica of Saint-Martin, an exceptional architectural heritage;
4. The Halles de Tours, the lair of gastronomy. Paradise for gourmets and gourmands. And let yourself be tempted by the food and wine pairings of the Touraine region;
5. The Botanical Garden, family rendez-vous in the heart of the city. Here you will have the joy of discovering many botanical species with rare plants, medicinal plants, outdoors or in tropical greenhouses. For children, there is also a playground, a mini-farm and the observation of flamingos;
6. The Museum of Fine Arts is an architectural gem. It houses many temporary exhibitions, but also a permanent collection. You can notably observe the very famous cedar of Lebanon which was planted in 1804 right next to the French garden. A reconstruction of the Fritz elephant is also visible in the old stables. A museum to visit with children, as fun activities are offered to them;
7. The Olivier Debré Center for Contemporary Creation. With a Nave 13 meters high, the Black and White Gallery, this very modern center is well worth a visit;
8. The Saint Gatien Cathedral of Tours. Its two towers of 68 and 69 meters, located in the heart of Old Tours combine Gothic, Renaissance and Romanesque styles.

Where to stay in Tours?

Do you want to get away for a weekend? Do you dream of spending an unforgettable moment with the chosen one of your heart? To go for a walk on the banks of the Loire, have lunch on the charming Place Plumereau, and find a hotel in Tours? Take advantage of a weekend to visit unusual places? Stroll through one of its many parks, have lunch and dinner in a restaurant with crazy charm? 

Finally you will be able to visit this incredible city. You can get lost in one of these many castles combining culture and gastronomy. B&B HOTELS has solutions for all budgets. Follow the guide: our hotels offer the best services at unbeatable prices:

• B&B HOTEL Tours Nord 1 Val-de-Loire
• B&B HOTEL Tours Sud Joué-lès-Tours
• B&B HOTEL Tours Nord 2 La Petite Arche
• B&B HOTEL Tours Parc Expo Saint-Avertin

How to get around Tours?

Tours and its twenty centuries of history can be discovered on foot, by bike, by segway, by bike-taxi, but also by little train or by horse-drawn carriage, depending on the time of year. So, don't hesitate any longer and come and visit this Touraine region which is the ideal destination for lovers of gastronomy, art and history.