Tours: top attractions & road trip guide
Tours is the principal city of the Loire Valley, sitting at the confluence of the Loire and Cher rivers in the region historically called the 'Garden of France.' Its old town preserves a maze of half-timbered medieval streets around Place Plumereau, alongside a Gothic cathedral and Roman-era remnants.
Top attractions
Place Plumereau
The lively heart of the old town, this square is ringed by leaning half-timbered houses dating to the 15th century, now filled with cafés and restaurants.
Cathedral of Saint-Gatien
Built between the 13th and 16th centuries, this cathedral blends Gothic and early Renaissance styles and is noted for its ornate twin towers and stained-glass windows.
Basilica of Saint Martin
This 19th-century basilica houses the tomb of Saint Martin of Tours, a major pilgrimage site since the 4th century and a stop on the Camino de Santiago's Via Turonensis.
Rue Colbert and Old Tours Streets
A network of pedestrian streets lined with timber-framed facades, art galleries, and independent shops connects Place Plumereau to the cathedral quarter.
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