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Tours
Tours has two main stations: Tours Centre-Ville opposite the Centre International de Congrés Vinci, and Saint Pierre des Corps. It has direct rail links to Paris via the TGV, under an hour’s travel time. Tours, “Le jardin de la France”, is located in central France and is the largest city in the Loire Valley with a population of 136,942 (2006).
Eurostar trains between St Pancras International and Tours have average journey times of 5 hours, 30 minutes, making travel by highspeed rail very popular and convenient. The route passes through Lille, Paris, then changes through Les Aubrais, Orleans and St Pierre des Corps. Tours is popular with tourists that book tickets for winter and spring, as it is less expensive at these times.
It is well-known for its historic significance, preserved heritage and original medieval district. The city is most popular for the Tour de France, a cycling race event where participants cover a total distance of 3,600 kilometres. The Tour de France comprises of 1 prologue and 20 stages and will run from Saturday July 3rd to Sunday July 25th 2010. This year will be its 97th annual event. Tours is filled with locals, the large student population and tourists, making it especially lively at night.
Points of interest
| The Cathedrale St-Gatien This gothic church was built around 1170 to replace the original destroyed in the dispute of Louis VII of France and Henry II of England. It is decorated with stained glass, was originally dedicated to Saint Gatien and contains the tombs of Anne of Brittany and Charles VIII. | |
| Musée des Beaux-Arts The Museum of Fine Art is housed in the former Archbishop's palace and is one of the best provincial museums in Tours and in France for its diverse and varied exhibits, including additions from the great houses of Touraine during the Revolution to modern and contemporary art. | |
| Centre International de Congrés Vinci Also known just as the "da Vinci", it is the International Convention Centre for Tours and It is famous for its towers. |