Tours – Tips
Tips on how to get to Tours, stay there, eat there and get around Tours. Also tips on what to do and what to see.
Centre-Val de Loire
Part of the Loire valley, known for its incredible beautiful castles. Owners who tried to outdo each other in the construction of their domains.
Tours – Basilica Saint-Martin de Tours
The Basilica Saint-Martin of Tours is a modest basilica, as far as basilicas go. It’s quite recent, and replaces an old basilica that over the centuries has been destroyed.
Tours – Some of the Churches
Here are but some of the many catholic churches that you can see in Tours.
Tours – Introduction
Tours, in the centre of France, is an old city created by the Roman Emperor Augustus. The inner city is pedestrian surrounded by old houses.
Veigne Castle – Domaine de la Tortiniere
Built: 19th centuryStatus: Hotel/RestaurantVisitable?: Yes, as a customerNotable: Unrestricted and impressive view over the Indre river and valley and great restaurantWeb: Tortiniere RestaurantFood: FrenchPrice: ExpensiveRating: Excellent In the small village of Veigne, close to the city of Tours, you will find a magnificent estate that towards the middle of last century was turned into a luxury hotel …
Reignac sur Indre Castle – Chateau de Reignac
Built: 15th centuryStatus: WineryVisitable?: Yes, as a guestNotable: The castle is a modified fortress, now a luxury hotel (this is no longer a hotel but a winery). The castle used to belong to the Marquis la Fayette (the French general who helped the USA gain its independence from the UK)Web: Chateau de Reignac This absolutely beautiful …