Things to see and do Touraine

If the place Plumereau is the heart of the city of Tours, the place Jean Jaurès is the nerve centre. This is the ideal landmark in the city: indeed, the two arteries that are Béranger Boulevard and the Heurteloup boulevard intersect here perpendicular, cut Tours in four well defined areas. The square is dominated by the Hotel de Ville, a magnificent monument designed by the tourangeau architect Victor Laloux at the hinge of the th and th centuries. It also houses the Palace of justice, built in 1843 in a Louis Philippe style, without forgetting the two majestic fountains, which are different over the seasons by playing light and landscaping of the best taste. However, when the square was created in 1745, it was named after the Gates of Iron and marked the southern boundary of the fortifications. What the city has grown up!

The association Boutavant proposes you to embark on a beautiful trip on the Loire. The three traditional wooden boats leave from the Wilson bridge or the suspension bridge. They are adapted to the hydrology of the Loire and allow you to discover the surrounding fauna and flora, as well as to see the main monuments of the city. It is possible to organize an aperitif on board. A pure moment of relaxation to take your time along the water.