Old Town Tours Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Place Plumereau
You can learn about the history of Tours with a trip to Place Plumereau. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Saint-Gatien Cathedral
See the tombs of the infants of French royalty after gazing up at the mesmerizing façade and the well preserved stained glass inside.
Tours Fine Arts Museum
View an array of iconic paintings from the last 600 years set among antique furnishings in one of the most beautiful buildings in the Loire Valley.
Saint Martin Basilica
Find out about the history of this church, which was ransacked, burnt down and eventually demolished and then rebuilt in honor of a saint whose tomb lies beneath.
Vinci International Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Vinci International Convention Centre during your trip to Tours. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Place de Châteauneuf
You can find out about the history of Tours with a stop at Place de Châteauneuf. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Things to do
Chenonceau Castle Admission Ticket
Loire Valley Tour Chambord and Chenonceau from Tours or Amboise
Full Day Wine Tour in Vouvray and Chinon with LUNCH at the winery
Top hotels in Old Town Tours
Hampton by Hilton Tours Centre
Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre
Hôtel du Cygne (Tours)
This hotel is in a charming old building in an excellent location. The staff is friendly and accommodating and the breakfast is excellent. You do have to be able to walk up the spiral staircase!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Mondial
Such a beautiful place to stay and an ideal location. The staff was extremely accommodating, and I would never hesitate to stay there on my next trip to Tours.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
L'Adresse Boutique Hotel
Great location!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Best Western Central Hotel
Great location with parking available. Short walk to old town and lts of restraunts and shops. Helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Tours
Tours City Centre
Tours City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place Plumereau and Hôtel Goüin.
Cathédrale
While visiting Cathédrale, you might make a stop by sights like Tours Fine Arts Museum and Château de Tours.
Les Halles
When in Les Halles, you can plan a visit to Place Plumereau and Tours Fine Arts Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
La Fuye-Velpeau
While La Fuye-Velpeau isn't home to many top sights, Tours Fine Arts Museum and Château de Tours are some notable places to visit nearby.
Quartier Giraudeau
Though Quartier Giraudeau may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Botanical Garden and Place Plumereau.
Beaujardin
While there might not be top attractions in Beaujardin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Parc des Expositions de Tours and Stade de la Vallee du Cher.
