Tours

Don’t Miss

The ruined priory, Prieure de Saint-Cosme, is still standing from the Middle Ages. Take a picnic and enjoy the meditative feel of the attractive surrounding gardens. The medieval-style houses in the old part, Le Vieux Tours are interesting, as is the Gothic St Gatien Cathedral.

Retail Therapy

You’ll find a way to spend your money on the Rue Nationale, with books, clothes and shoes galore. If not, try Rue des Halles for even more squandering opportunities.

Eat and Drink

For nightlife head to Place Plumerau, a square filled with local cafes, restaurants and themed bars – you’re sure to find somewhere to lay your beer mat. As the night progresses get to Rue Colbert in the cathedral quarter.

Hidden Gem

Not only is the Musée des Beaux-Arts a beautiful looking museum housing some great pieces – it’s also home to a picturesque garden. It’s relatively small compared to other landscaped ground in Tours but the two rectangular beds of flowers are perfectly pruned around the marble statue of a fauna and leopard.