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What makes this square truly great? The Hôtel de Ville is a showstopper. That enormous building on the south side isn't a backdrop... it's Tours's city hall. Also designed by Victor Laloux (the same man as the train station). Illuminated at night = an instant "wow" effect. Especially with Christmas lights. → Small fun fact: locals meet up with "On se retrouve devant l'Hôtel de Ville." Not: on the square. That says it all.

This church in Tours stands out from many others with the same patronage because it houses the mortal remains of Saint Martin. While he is not an apostle, like those buried in the important churches of Rome (St. Peter's Basilica and St. Paul Outside the Walls) or Santiago de Compostela, and still venerated today, he, too, takes us far back to the beginnings of Christianity, to the fourth century. Along with Saint Nicholas (Bishop of Myra), Saint Martin is probably one of the most popular saints of all time. The feast day of the former officer in the Roman army is November 11th. On the night after the famous "cloak sharing," when he gave half his army cloak to a freezing beggar, Jesus Christ appeared to him in a dream. He then converted to Christianity and was later elected Bishop of Tours—initially against his will. His grave church is here, where, in addition to the major memorial day, an additional holiday is celebrated: every year on July 4th, his episcopal consecration and the transfer of his remains are commemorated.

very pleasant route

Basilica of Saint Martin of Tours

Cher Promenade

quiet and lively garden, beautiful stretch of water in the center

Boulevard Béranger is one of the main arteries of Tours, separating the medieval town to the north and the Prébandes district to the south. Its large mall, flowered with plane trees, hosts an iconic flower market on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

In Tours, Lake Bergeonnerie is the meeting place for athletes. Throughout a route where you can come across jogging and street workout enthusiasts, find a bench or a patch of grass to observe the sailing school practicing on the placid waters of the lake.