Tours station

Tours station, a remarkable arrival

Few stations are worth a look the moment you step off the train. A natural starting point on the Tours audio-guided tour, the station deserves a pause before you head into the centre. It replaced the old Embarcadere and now ranks among the finest stations in France.

A work by Victor Laloux

The building is the work of local architect Victor Laloux, who also designed the basilica of Saint-Martin, Tours town hall and the famous Orsay station in Paris, now a museum. The resemblance is striking. Tours station is listed as a historic monument.

What to see

Take time to look at the facade and the great glazed hall, typical of late nineteenth-century architecture. An amusing detail: it is a terminus station. Once you reach Tours, trains have to turn back to leave.

Practical information

The station is on place du General Leclerc in Tours. It is served by the city's urban transport network. Access and train times should be checked depending on the season with the rail operator.

Who built Tours station ?

It was designed by local architect Victor Laloux, who also created the Orsay station in Paris.

Is Tours station listed ?

Yes, it is listed as a historic monument and ranks among the most beautiful stations in France.