Visit Tours in a day
Less than an hour from our hotel in Loches, Tours is an ideal destination for a day trip.
Easily explored on foot, the city charms visitors with its heritage, lively atmosphere, and numerous places to discover.
Here's a guided tour of the must-see sights to visit in a day!
Begin your visit in Old Tours, the historic heart of the city.
Around Place Plumereau, the half-timbered houses and cobbled streets offer a charming medieval setting.
This is a vibrant area, bustling with cafes and restaurants, perfect for soaking up the Tours atmosphere right from the start of the day.
Continue your stroll through the Passage du Cœur Navré, a discreet alleyway steeped in history, once used by condemned prisoners.
Nearby, on Rue Colbert, the Maison de la Pucelle Armée (House of the Armed Maiden) commemorates Joan of Arc's visit in 1429. A discreet yet deeply moving place.
Next, cross the Wilson Bridge to enjoy a beautiful view of the Loire River. This crossing offers a pleasant panorama of the city and its quays.
Below, the riverside cafes invite you to take a break, have a drink, or simply soak up the atmosphere.
Imposing and elegant, Saint-Gatien Cathedral impresses with its stained-glass windows and majestic facade.
Just behind it, the Psalette Cloister offers a more intimate and peaceful space, perfect for a quiet moment of respite.
The former home of the poet Pierre de Ronsard, the Priory of Saint-Cosme is a place seemingly untouched by time.
Between ruins, gardens, and art installations, it offers a beautiful and peaceful way to end the day.
Once you return from Tours, enjoy the comfort of our four-star hotel in the Royal City of Loches, where you can take advantage of:
Ideal after a day spent exploring the streets of Tours!
Easily explored on foot, the city charms visitors with its heritage, lively atmosphere, and numerous places to discover.
Here's a guided tour of the must-see sights to visit in a day!
Old Tours and Place Plumereau
Begin your visit in Old Tours, the historic heart of the city.
Around Place Plumereau, the half-timbered houses and cobbled streets offer a charming medieval setting.
This is a vibrant area, bustling with cafes and restaurants, perfect for soaking up the Tours atmosphere right from the start of the day.
The Passage du Cœur Navré and the Maison de la Pucelle Armée
Continue your stroll through the Passage du Cœur Navré, a discreet alleyway steeped in history, once used by condemned prisoners.
Nearby, on Rue Colbert, the Maison de la Pucelle Armée (House of the Armed Maiden) commemorates Joan of Arc's visit in 1429. A discreet yet deeply moving place.
The Wilson Bridge and the banks of the Loire
Next, cross the Wilson Bridge to enjoy a beautiful view of the Loire River. This crossing offers a pleasant panorama of the city and its quays.
Below, the riverside cafes invite you to take a break, have a drink, or simply soak up the atmosphere.
Saint-Gatien Cathedral and the Psalette Cloister
Imposing and elegant, Saint-Gatien Cathedral impresses with its stained-glass windows and majestic facade.
Just behind it, the Psalette Cloister offers a more intimate and peaceful space, perfect for a quiet moment of respite.
The Priory of Saint-Cosme
The former home of the poet Pierre de Ronsard, the Priory of Saint-Cosme is a place seemingly untouched by time.
Between ruins, gardens, and art installations, it offers a beautiful and peaceful way to end the day.
Once you return from Tours, enjoy the comfort of our four-star hotel in the Royal City of Loches, where you can take advantage of:
- our elegant rooms
- our bistro-style restaurant
- our spa with an indoor pool
Ideal after a day spent exploring the streets of Tours!
