Tours France


Europe´s bigest motorhome-portal
from motorhome drivers for motorhome driver
UK IT ES FR NL SE
start

Tours, Information and images

  • The city of 134,000 inhabitants is the capital of the department of Indre-et-Loire in the Center region.. The parallel rivers Cher and Loire both flow through the city.. <9> <9> The name is derived from the Celtic Turons, who settled here already in pre-Roman times.. The first bishop of Tours was Saint Gatianus in the 3rd century. <9> After changing centuries Louis XI.. west of Tours the castle La Riche and the city rose to the royal side residence.. The Gothic cathedral and the magnificent city palaces testify to the importance of this period.. <9> Silk-making also brought about the economic upswing since Tours, which was accelerated by the railroad connection in 1845.. <9> The city, occupied since 1940 by the Germans, was badly damaged by the bombardment of the Allies.. Mayor Jean Rover initiated the reconstruction of the historic city.. <9> <9> Attractions: <9> <9> The historic old town with <9> the Place Plumereau <9> the town hall <9> <9> The Saint-Gatien Cathedral, Place de la Cathédrale <9> Impressive the 70m high towers and due to the long construction time diverse architectural styles.. <9> <9> Saint-Martin Basilica, 7 Rue Baleschoux <9> The present building was built in 1852-54.. <9> <9> The Archbishop´s Palace, 18 pl.. François-Sicard <9> now houses the Museum of Fine Arts <9> <9> The Musée de l´Hôtel Goüin, 25 rue du Commerce <9> Museum of Archaeological Society.. Also noteworthy is the south facade with its fine leaf friezes.. <9> <9> La Psalette Monastery, 7 Rue de la Psalette <9> Built between 1442 and 1524 in Gothic and Renaissance style <9> <9> The former Marmoutier abbey, 17 Quai de Marmoutier <9 > The monastery was founded in 372.. Of the later constructed buildings, only the portal, the house of the Prior and the ring wall are preserved.. <9> Today it´s a boarding school.. <9> <9> The building of the Brotherhood Saint-Eloi, 8 rue Giraudeau <9> It is now used as a hotel.. <9> <9> The Botanical Garden, Bd Tonnellé <9> This 5-hectare complex in the heart of the city has a unique collection of plants and animals.. <9> <9> The Musée du Compagnonnage, 8 Rue Nationale <9> The exhibits show the craftsmanship of the old guilds.. <9>

    1788610

-

Motorhome place Aire de Relais du Lac

SP ()37200 Tours Center France
without charge
WMSEN DwcU
open 1.Januar until 31.Dezember

Motorhome place Parking Bords de Loire

PN ()37000 Tours Center France
without charge
WMSEN DwcU
open Januar until Dezember

Selected parking spaces

| Parking lot cemetery
Parkplatz am
frankreich 37510 Le Bois Brûlé Parking Brandon Salvador
| general parking lot
frankreich 37300 Joué-lès-Tours Rue de la Croix Porchette
| general parking lot
frankreich 37300 Joué-lès-Tours Place de la Marne
|
Parkenwander
frankreich 37550 Saint-Avertin

Selected sights

| Art
Musée des Beaux-arts de TOURS
frankreich 37000 Tours Place François Sicard 18
email: musee-beauxarts
ville-tours. fr
Tel: 33 02 47 05 68 82
| Art
François Pagé, artiste peintre - Atelier
frankreich 37170 Chambray-lès-Tours Avenue de l
Phone / Fax : 33 2 47 25 02 47
| nature park
Parc Honore de Balzac
Frankreich 37000 Tours
| nature park
Parc de Grandmont
Frankreich 37200 Tours

Selected service points

| Laundromat
Revolution Laundry
frankreich 37100 Tours Rue d´Ypres
Launderette with self-service and 24h service
| AmazonHub
Amazon Hub
frankreich 37100 Les Baudrons
| car wash
Autowaschanlage
frankreich 37170 Chambray-lès-Tours
| Charging station
Elektro-Ladstation
frankreich 37100 Tours
| Charging station
Elektro-Ladstation
frankreich 37300 Joué-lès-Tours
| Charging station
Elektro-Ladstation
frankreich 37100 Tours
| Charging station
Elektro-Ladstation
frankreich 37300 Joué-lès-Tours
| Laundromat
Revolution-Laundry-Selbstbedienungs-24h-Service
frankreich 37100 Tours
| Laundromat
Speed Queen Waschsalon
frankreich 37100 Tours Rue de Verdun 41

Selected gastronomy

| McDonald
McDonald
Frankreich 37000 Tours, Grammont Rue Blaise Pascal
McDonald´s Tours

motorhome places Tours in these books

General Pois

| Kathedrale
Kathedrale Saint-Gatien
Frankreich 37000 Tours Rue Lavoisier
The first church building stood here from 340 to the 6th century, the successor building was consecrated in 590 by Gregory of Tours. A Romanesque bishop´s church was built here in the 12th century. Th. . . FURTHER . . .
| Castle
Chateau du Plessis les Tours
Frankreich 37520 La Riche Rue du Plessis 118
In the middle of the 15th century, King Louis XI. this château on the site of an old manor which he had acquired from the Maillé family. It is very simply built in the Gothic style, has no corner towe. . . FURTHER . . .
| Tourist Info
TouristInfo
frankreich 37000 Tours Rue Bernard Palissy 78-82
Office de Tourisme de Tours
Here you will find detailed information on the Touraine castles near Tours : Villandry castle and gardens, Azay-le-Rideau, Amboise royal castle, Chenonceau.
| Tourist Info
TouristInfo
frankreich 37018 Tours 30 Rue de la Prefecture
Agence Départementale du Tourisme de Touraine
Here you will find information on The castles of Touraine : Villandry castle and gardens, Azay-le-Rideau castle, Amboise royal castle, Chenonceau.
| Castle
Château de Beaulieu
Frankreich 37300 Joue-les-Tours Rue de Beaulieu
The 18th-century castle now houses a hotel.
Remarkable is also the park surrounding the castle with a large stock of old trees.