Tours, France
the 15th-century French capital and seat of kings
History of Tours
Tours is between France's Loire and Cher rivers. This is where the Battle of Tours took place in 732. The city was first named Caesarodunum which means the hill of Caesar, but the name evoled in the 4th century. During the first World War tpurs became a garrison town with resident general staff.
Cathedrale St-Gatien
Saint Gatien's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral church of the Tours diocese and the metropolitan cathedral of the Tours ecclesiastic province
Jardin Botanique de Tours
The Jardin botanique de Tours is a municipal botanical garden and arboretum
Hôtel Goüin
Have been the home of Jean de Xaincoings,treasurer of the assets of Charles VII
People of Tours
Popular for its tourism. It has impressive medieval center, parks and a busy university of some 25,000 students. Also has many transport systems. Tours is also known for its mediveval district called le Vieux Tours. Tours also has many brigdes crossings.
Bastille Day
Streets of France
held on the first anniversary of the dismantlement of the Bastille fortess on 14 July 1789
Fireworks
Bastille was an important symbol of a new era in the country and preceded the First Republic.
Streets of France
This is a important day. They hold parades, fireworks,concerts and balls.
Clarion Hotel Chateau Belmont, Tours
This hotel is located around woods. Also within 4 km of the Botanical Garden of Tours and Gare de Tours train station. The rooms and suites have flat-screens, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. They also have minibars, microwaves and minifridges
Website: http://www.choicehotels.fr/fr/clarion-hotel-chateau-belmont-tours-tours-hotel-fr382?promo=gglocalfrfr
Location: 57 Rue Groison, 37100 Tours, FR
Phone: +33 2 47 46 65 00
About Tours
The city of Tours has a population of 140,000. There are several parks located within the city. The most common style of building is white with blue slate roofs. Tours is a place for Catholics who follow the Holy Face of Jesus. Venerable Leo Dupont was known as The Holy Man of Tours.
La Deuvalière
La Deuvalière is a 16th century building build with its traditional exposed beams and red hexagonal floor tiles, the building is typical of the architecture around historic "Place Plumereau" in the heart of Tours.
This resturant was opened in October 2003. The menu changes every three months to take advantage of the best indredients
Website: http://restaurant-ladeuvaliere.com/english/restaurant-ladeuvaliere.html
Location: 18 Rue de la Monnaie, 37000 Tours, France
Phone: 02 47 64 01 57