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Forget Chambord allure. This castle was: A. a strategic fortress B. a royal residence C. part of the defenses along the Loire It dates largely from the 11th to the 15th century and has a primarily military appearance. Sturdy, compact, no-frills. It is located: – right on the Loire – next to the Pont Wilson – between Place Anatole France and Vieux Tours

The boats are replicas of historic wine barges. They have a flat bottom, suitable for shallow waters like the Loire. This flat bottom allows them to dock and unload close to the shore. Today, they are often used as excursion boats for river cruises.

Built on the remains of the Gallo-Roman city of Caesarodunum, Saint-Gatien Cathedral stands in the heart of the city. This city was once one of the most famous places of pilgrimage in the West and is still one of the capitals of the Pays de Loire. Opening hours: Saint-Gatien Cathedral is open every day of the week from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm. From Easter to 11 November, you can meet the volunteers of the Présence Cathédrale association in the cathedral. You can recognise them by their badges. They can help you with your visit and answer your questions. For guided tours and group visits, which can take place all year round by reservation, please contact 07 66 39 84 11. For more information, visit their website: https://visite-cathedrale-tours.fr/ You can also visit the cloister of La Psalette, which is accessible via the cathedral.

Saint-Symphorien suspension bridge

The Loire

Tours Castle

Pedestrian and cyclist bridge in Tours

Great place to bivouac near Tours. Quite a bit of traffic because it's along a cycle path but there is a fountain not far from a picnic table. The Loire is right next door, so you can enjoy a magnificent setting.