Créé par Emilie, le 20 mai 2026

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Tours, France

The Little Paris

Parcours audioguidé pour visiter Tours

This stopover in Tours invites you to a leisurely stroll between royal heritage and the gentle spirit of the Loire. Let yourself be charmed by the striking contrast between the majesty of its Gothic cathedral and the joyful bustle of Place Plumereau, where half-timbered facades seem to whisper secrets from the Middle Ages. Here, history is etched into every white stone, from the formal French gardens to the banks of the Loire bathed in a unique light. A serene and luminous exploration to savor the art de vivre of a city that was once the capital of the Kingdom of France.

5.4 km
Distance
23
Audios
2h00
Durée
Boucle
Parcours
Tours station

Tours station

1/23

City Hall

City Hall

2/23

National Street

National Street

3/23

Charlemagne Tower

Charlemagne Tower

4/23

Saint-Martin Basilica

Saint-Martin Basilica

5/23

Clock Tower

Clock Tower

6/23

Gateway to the treasurers' residence

Gateway to the treasurers' residence

7/23

The Monster

The Monster

8/23

Plumereau square

Plumereau square

9/23

Saint-Pierre le Puellier Gardens

Saint-Pierre le Puellier Gardens

10/23

Goüin Mansion

Goüin Mansion

11/23

Saint-Julien church

Saint-Julien church

12/23

Wilson Bridge

Wilson Bridge

13/23

The Tours municipal library

The Tours municipal library

14/23

The American monument

The American monument

15/23

The Loire

The Loire

16/23

Tours Castle

Tours Castle

17/23

The Coeur Navré passage

The Coeur Navré passage

18/23

Grand Theatre

Grand Theatre

19/23

Saint-Gatien Cathedral

Saint-Gatien Cathedral

20/23

Garden of the Fine Arts Museum

Garden of the Fine Arts Museum

21/23

Fritz the elephant

Fritz the elephant

22/23

Advice

Advice

23/23

Quand partir ?

Jan.

12

Feb.

10

March

10

April

11°

10

May

15°

11

June

18°

9

July

20°

8

Aug.

20°

8

Sept.

17°

8

Oct.

13°

11

Nov.

12

Dec.

12

Tours enjoys a particularly mild, modified oceanic climate—often nicknamed the "Garden of France"—with pleasant summers averaging around 25°C and cool but rarely freezing winters, ranging between 2°C and 9°C. The ideal period to visit the city and the surrounding Loire Valley chateaus runs from May to September, offering long, bright days perfect for cycling trips or evenings on a terrace at Place Plumereau. Additionally, the late season in October remains very popular for admiring the autumnal colors of the Touraine vineyards in the lingering mild weather.

Départ conseillé

No need to worry about where to begin! Our tours are designed as a loop, so you can jump in wherever you are. The navigation system and audio-guide will automatically adjust to your location. However, if you happen to be nearby, we do have a preferred starting point: Tours station

Parking à proximité

Indigo Tour Station parking: 12 Place du Général Leclerc If you decide to park on the street, keep in mind that parking is paid from 9 am to 12 pm and from 2 pm to 6:30 pm from Monday to Saturday. Tours is divided into three zones (red, orange, and blue) with decreasing rates, where red naturally has the highest rate. You can pay at the parking meter or via the Flowbird mobile app. If you're parking during the day and prefer a more budget-friendly solution, then head for one of the park-and-ride facilities close to the public transport network.

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