Tours Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and commune in Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France
About Tours
With a city population of 137,000, and 360,000 in the agglomeration (2020), Tours is the largest city inCentre-Val de Loire, though the status of regional capital is held byOrléans. Tours sits on both the river Loire and on its large tributary the Cher, with the city centre located between the two. The city has a number of attractions, including two cathedrals, a number of interesting museums and great local cuisine. Furthermore, Tours is excellently placed to serve as a base from which to explore the countless châteaux of the Loire Valley. The administrative department of Indre-et-Loire, of which Tours is the prefecture, is known almost exclusively to residents by its much older name of theTouraine, and is renowned for its wines and for the supposed perfection of its local spoken French.
Top Attractions in Tours
Explore the best things to see and do in Tours:
- ★Basilique de Saint Martin de Tours
- ★Cathédrale Saint Gatien
- ★Centre de Création contemporaine Olivier Debré
- ★Centre Marie de l'Incarnation
- ★Château de Tours
- ★Hôtel de Ville
- ★Jardin Botanique
- ★La Calèche
Where to Eat in Tours
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Auberge De Port-Vallières
- 🍴Au Maître Carré
- 🍴Boll N Roll
- 🍴Brasserie de la Victoire
- 🍴Désir Des Mets
- 🍴La Dînette
Tours Travel Guide Sections
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