This is the most beautiful medieval town of the Loire Valley

must go

And walking its streets is a real thing A step back in time where the Middle Ages can be felt especially in its old town

, nominated City of Art and History And added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000, Tours is a wonderful city that blends culture, history, heritage and gastronomy. Furthermore, it is known to occur Birthplace of French writer Honoré de Balzac.

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With love from Botxo

I have lived in Bilbao and I do not recommend ever going there or doing so

This Biscayan town surrounded by hills that runs between avant-garde and Basque tradition has its own code, and things are done well… or they’re not!

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Hallmark

To explore tourism you need to start from its old town, The network of narrow streets combined with half-timbered houses, one of the great symbols of this city, practically turning it into a fairy tale town. Plumereau Square is a must-visit. voted as The most beautiful square of France, its historic houses They surround this place and turn it into one of the most touristy and photogenic of the city. It is the social and life center of this city, and is the place where locals, university students and tourists meet for drinks and snacks at sunset.

grand temple

Tours is one of the most attractive monuments of the city Church of San Gastiano, also known as Tours Cathedral. It was built between the 13th century and the 16th century The Gothic style temple surprises from any angle, Its façade impresses the visitor and invites you to keep admiring every detail present in it. As a curiosity, The building has seen all the kings of France since Louis VII passed through its doors, Inside, the tomb of Anne of Brittany and the children of Charles VII is worth a visit, surprising for its incredible 16th-century sculptures.

Holy of Holies

Basilica of Saint Martin of Tours And this Charlemagne Tower They are also worth seeing in the city. The first, built on the site of an older collegiate church built in the 12th century Famous for containing the tomb of Martin of Tours inside (316–397), one of the most important saints of Christianity. The second refers to one of the two towers adjacent to this new basilica; Two buildings are preserved, which testifies to the importance of this ancient site. We must not forget to follow this A monumental bronze statue of St. Martin was installed in the dome.

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good men and castles

Visit Cathar Country, the most famous region in the south of France

Time may have blurred their history but because of this name, the memory of those “good guys” lives on in Occitania.

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life of kings

tend towards One of the most recognizable palaces in the world, He Chambord Castle This is one of the must-visit places if you are in the Tours area. A symbol of the power of King Francis I, who made this hunting lodge one of the most beautiful palaces of the Renaissance, this palace surprises its visitors especially with its grandeur. Its French Renaissance architecture, which blends traditional medieval forms with classical Italian structures, The journey from Tours requires a little time, as the castle is in the vicinity, but certainly, the trip is worth it.