Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Tours, France
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3.7 km
31 m
Experience Tours in France in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in ToursIndividual Sights in ToursSight 1: Église Saint-Grégoire des Minimes
The church of Saint-Grégoire des Minimes is located in Tours, rue de la Préfecture, next to the Lycée Descartes, former major seminary of Saint Charles de Tours until the revolution. It was originally the conventual church of the convent of the Minim Friars. Within it the Tridentine rite is practiced.
Sight 2: Enceinte de Martinopole
The enclosure of Châteauneuf is a wall surrounding the town of Châteauneuf de Saint-Martin. It is also called the "Martinopole enclosure".
Sight 3: Basilique Saint-Martin
The Basilica of St. Martin is a Roman Catholic basilica dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, over whose tomb it was built. It is located in Tours, France.
Sight 4: Tour Charlemagne
The Charlemagne Tower is a vestige of an old basilica dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours and located in Tours, rue des Halles in Old Tours. It has been classified as a Historic Monument since September 13, 1958.
Sight 5: Hôtel des ducs de Touraine
The Hôtel des Ducs de Touraine is a private mansion located in Tours in the Vieux-Tours, 15 place de Châteauneuf. The courtyard facades of this building have been listed as historical monuments since 10 January 1928.
Sight 6: Tour de l'Horloge
The Clock Tower is a vestige of an old basilica dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours and located in Tours, rue des Halles, in Old Tours. It is classified as a historical monument by the list of historical monuments of 1840.
Sight 7: Jardin Botanique
The Jardin botanique de Tours is a municipal botanical garden and arboretum located at 33, Boulevard Tonnellé, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France. It is open daily; admission is free.
Sight 8: Château de Plessis-lèz-Tours
The Royal Château de Plessis-lèz-Tours is the remains of a late Gothic château located in the town of La Riche in the Indre-et-Loire department, in the Loire Valley of France. Around three fourths of the former royal residence were pulled down during the French Revolution in 1796.
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