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Fondly known as “Le Jardin de la France” (Garden of France), Tours is famous for its gorgeous green spaces located throughout the city. However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Tours is also home of the famous Vouvray wine and chateaux, one of the largest amphitheaters of the Roman Empire, a bewitching fine arts museum, and a world-class culinary scene.
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Guide to Tours
Geography
Sitting on the lower reaches of the Loire river, Tours is nestled between Orléans and the Atlantic coast. It is found in the Indre-et-Loire prefecture and is the largest city in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Climate in Tours
Tours has a mild oceanic climate, characterised by mild summers and winters. The best time to visit would be in spring (April-May), when crowds are few and temperatures range from a balmy 55°F to 68°F.
Culture
Although it originated with Gallic roots, Tours became part of the Roman Empire during the 1st century AD and was named "Caesarodunum" ("hill of Caesar"). In the 4th century, this name changed back to its original Gallic name, Turones, which became "Civitas Turonum" then "Tours".
Things to do in Tours
Visit historical cathedrals
The cathedral of Tours is one of its foremost attractions. It is dedicated to Saint Gatien and mesmerises visitors with its intricately detailed Flamboyant Gothic architecture of the 15th century, with a mild touch of Renaissance flair. Modeled on this cathedral, Solomon's Temple was built by the 15th-century illuminator, Jean Fouquet. Another stunning Roman Catholic basilica to visit in town is the Basilique St-Martin, dedicated to and built over the tomb of Saint Martin of Tours.
See why Tours is the ‘Garden of France’
You can’t visit the “Garden of France” and not see Jardin Botanique de Tours, the municipal botanical garden boasting about 2,000 taxa, from avenues of magnolias, water lily and lotus ponds, perennials, rhizomes, an English style arboretum, and an alpine garden. There is also an orangery, exhibition greenhouses, and a small animal enclosure.
Spend an afternoon at the art museum
Art-lovers would enjoy the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours, located near the cathedral St. Gatien, and showcasing rich and diverse collections from all over France.
Eating out in Tours
Tours’s specialty dishes include rillettes, rillons, Touraine wines, cheeses from the Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine area, and nougats. Try local Loire Valley wines and refined dishes showcasing the freshest produce in season at Restaurant La Deuvalière. Their interesting selection of cured cheeses may pique your interest. Celebrating a special occasion? Book a table at La Roche Le Roy to enjoy French classics and a long wine list in a gorgeous 18th-century manor. Indulge is classic French crepes at Espace Hades. The ambience is cosy and the service impeccable.
Tours Transport
Airport
Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) connects the Loire Valley with other European cities.
Getting around
Gare de Tours has high speed trains to pretty much all other parts of France. Tours also has a tram system and a bus service, with a hub at Jean Jaures, right next to the Hôtel de Ville, and rue Nationale, the main artery street running through the city of Tours. The tram and bus networks are operated by Fil Bleu and they share a ticketing system. Many visitors traveling across France or Western Europe also opt to hire a car for maximum flexibility, comfort, and convenience./p>