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Tourism in Tours is primarily about the Loire Valley castles, as evidenced by our motto, "Tours, the Capital of the Loire Valley Castles."
The Loire Valley Castles
Impregnated with royalty, the Loire Valley castles are true treasures to discover. Located in the Loire Valley, a region classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these castles are simply Wonders of France.
Most of these castles were built during the Renaissance period when the Kings of France established themselves in the Loire Valley. Château d'Ussé, Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, Château de Villandry, Château de Loches, Château d'Amboise, Château de Chenonceau... these are some of the Loire Valley castles closest to the Brit Hotel in Tours.
Below is a video featuring six imposing Loire Valley castles: Amboise, Chenonceau, Chambord, Ussé, Azay-le-Rideau, and Cheverny.
The City of Tours
The people of Tours welcome you to their city of Tours. As the prefecture of the Indre-et-Loire department, Tours has more than 300,000 inhabitants. Here are some ideas for visits in Tours:
Tours Castle
Once, the Royal Castle of Tours was partly built in wood during the Carolingian dynasty. In the 11th century, the castle was rebuilt to be more imposing, in stone, under the rule of Geoffrey Martel, who appropriated the Touraine region.
All visits to Tours Castle take place from Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm; admission is free.
Cathedral of Saint Gatien in Tours
The Tours Cathedral is unique in its construction. Indeed, it took almost 400 years to build. Originally designed in the Romanesque style, the building gradually became a Gothic cathedral as it was being built. As a result, it is classified as a historical monument.
The Tours Cathedral is the final resting place of the children of Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany (originating from Nantes) (link).
Tours Botanical Garden
Built on the site of the former "Saint-Anne" stream that connected the Cher and the Loire, this botanical garden can boast of being one of the oldest parks of its kind, as it was built from 1831 to 1843.
Botany enthusiasts will be delighted with this Tours Garden, which showcases numerous species, including the oldest one, the "ginkgo biloba," and the "giant sequoia."
The Touraine greenhouses were renovated in 2007 to host different plants from South Africa, tropical countries, etc.
Also, to delight children, a mini-farm is set up, and various exotic species can be encountered.
Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts in Tours is housed in one of the most beautiful squares in Touraine: the Archbishops' Palace of Tours.
Classified, of course, as a Historical Monument since 1983, it holds multiple treasures seized from bastides and churches in Touraine since 1792, an emblematic year of the end of the Monarchy.
The Museum of Fine Arts in Tours opened to the public in 1795.
In front of this palace, a French-style garden has been laid out. Symbolizing the opulence of Touraine, a Lebanese cedar, as large as it is wide, about thirty meters, was planted in 1804.
Below, watch a video "Tours Visit" in High Definition:
Useful links:
The Departmental Tourism Committee of Touraine: Plenty of tourism ideas, hikes, Loire Valley, vineyards...
Article about the city of Tours on the Brit Hotel Blog: Discovering Tours
Accommodation for Cycle Tourists
It is possible at the Brit Hotel Tours Sud
The current trend of cycle tourism is more than just a fad, and increasingly, we welcome tourists who come to explore the region... by bike!
It's true that our region is a wonderful place to stroll through, learn about its history, and admire the famous Châteaux of the Loire and their many parks.
The Loire à Vélo, a well-known protected route, is just a short distance from our establishment. If you're in the area and your body starts craving food and a place to rest, think of our hotel and restaurant.
Zoo Parc de Beauval
1 hour drive from our hotel
The Beauval Zoo Park has been attracting a huge number of national, European and even international tourists for decades now. It must be said that nearly 35,000 animals roam the 40 hectares of the Parc de Beauval, located in Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher. It's worth the trip, isn't it?
Activities around Tours
With friends or family, there is no shortage of ideas for those who wish to explore the surroundings of Tours, starting with the Chateaux de La Loire, a real historical tour in the most beautiful Châteaux in France.
And if you prefer to have fun in more sporting activities, why not let yourself be tempted by karting or paintball? There is something for everyone near our hotel!
Karting / Paintball
Come have fun and make the adrenaline rise at the karting of Tours. Take part in a paintball game, where strategy and speed will be your strong points. You'll have a blast with your family or friends!
L'Ouche St Martin, 37700 LA VILLE AUX DAMES
02 47 32 09 13
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Jardin botanique de Tours
The botanical garden of Tours is divided into different parts, where you'll find fascinating trees such as the Gingko Biloba and diverse botanical collections. You'll have a great day with your friends or family.
35 Boulevard Tonnellé, 37000 TOURS
02 47 21 62 67
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Musée des Beaux Arts
Visit the Fine Arts Museum during your stay in Tours.
18 place François-Sicard, 37000 Tours
02 47 05 68 82
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Musée des Vins de Touraine
The musée des vins de Touraine presents local wine-growing throughout the centuries. The museum illustrates the major place of wine in the life of man through craft, religion, festivities and social rituals. Discover this facinating place full of silverware, ciostumes and tools of wine-growers.
Celliers Saint-Julien , 37000 TOURS
02 47 21 62 20
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Cathédrale Saint-Gatien
Visit the Saint-Gatien cathedral during your stay in Tours.
Rue Lavoisier , 37000 TOURS
02. 02 47 70 21 00
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Musée de l'hà´tel Gouin
Tours'Natural History Museum presents two permanent exhibitions that your can discover with your friends or family during your stay in Tours.
25, rue du Commerce, 37000 TOURS
02 47 66 22 32
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Gadawi Park
Gadawi Park has progressive itineraries where you'll have fun going from one tree to another. Spend a crazy and fun day with your friends or family!
Avenue du lac, 37300 JOUE LES TOURS
07 81 48 82 39
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centre aquatique du lac
This swimming pool is a large complex with spaces dedicated to fitness and leisure (with a river and a water slide). A solarium with deckchairs and a beach are also available in front of the lake. You even have the possibility to relax in the sauna or hammam and get a massage.
275 Avenue de Grammont , 37200 TOURS
02 47 80 78 10
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Kizou Aventure
Kizou Aventure offers various activities to make sure that your kids have a great time with their friends: slide, ball pool, wood games, time machine…
15 rue Arthur Rimbaud, 37100 TOURS
02 47 51 60 80
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Parc Honoré
Parc Honoré de Balzac is located on the banks of the Cher river and has a surface area 24 hectares. It's the ideal place for a nice walk or to go for a run. Young children will appreciate the animal park where they'll get to see lamas, goats and may other animals. Have a great time with your friends or family!
Ste Honoré de Balzac, 37200 TOURS
02 47 21 62 67
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Pole Karting Services
Put yourself in the shoes of a pilot at the Karting of Joué-les-Tours and enjoy a 400 m race! It's the ideal way to feel the drenaline rise and have fun with your friends or family. Have a great time at Pole Karting Service!
6 rue Gustave Eiffel, 37300 JOUE LES TOURS
02.47.32.09.13
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Musée du compagnonnage
The musée du Compagnonnage is labelled "musée de France"and located in the former Saint-Julien abbay, in Tours. Admire collections which gather masterpieces from the 19th century, tools and archives. Thematic visits and activities for children are often organized.
8 rue National, 37000 TOURS
02 47 21 62 20
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Lulu Parc
Lulu Parc has all sorts of fun activities: inflatable castles, slides, mini golf, ball pool…Your kids will have a blast!
37 quai de la loire, 37210 ROCHECORBON
02 47 52 58 40
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Bowl Center
The Bowl Center has all sorts of fun activities: 20 bowling alleys, a pool room, arcade games, a bar and a restaurant. Needless to say you'll have everything you need for a fun moment with your friends or family!
28 avenue marcel mérieux, 37200 TOURS
02 47 74 66 66
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Laser Game Evolution Tours
Tours' Laser Game Evolution welcomes you in a friendly and dynamic atmosphere for a nice moment with your family or friends. Be careful and don't let your opponents surprise you, they could be anywhere...
59 avenue Marcel Mérieux, 37000 TOURS
02 47 27 72 77
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Paintball Story
Have fun during your stay in Tours at the Paintball Story. Strategy and speed will be your strong points to win the game! You'll have some crazy fun with your family or friends!
Bellevue, 37800 Sainte Maure de Touraine
02 34 37 03 77
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Saint Benoit Aventure
Saint Benoit Aventure has 9 circuits on which you'll have fun thansk to zip-lines, nets and many other activities. You'll have a great time with your family or friends!
La metairie aux moines, 37500 SAINT BENOIT LA FORET
06 89 07 18 96
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Studiocinéma
Spend a nice evening with your family and friends in front of the latest movie and enjoy the 7 rooms of this cinema during your stay in Tours.
2, rue des ursulines, 37000 TOURS
02 47 20 27 00
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Cinéma CGR
Spend a nice evening with your family and friends in front of the latest movie: enjoy the 12 rooms of Tours' cinema.
avenue marcel mérieux , 37200 TOURS
02 47 74 55 70
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Musée d'histoire naturelle
Visit the Natural history Museaum during your stay in Tours.
3 rue du Président Merville, 37000 TOURS
02 47 64 13 31
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Zoo de Beauval
ZooPark of beauval has the most diverse range of animals in France, with over 5700 animals. Discover some extraordinary animal species that you won't find anywhere else in France: koalas, tree-kangaroos, okapis, manatees, tigers, whitle lions...Don't miss the chance to see giant pandas. Set up in a magnificent Chinese decor, these pandas belong to an endangered species. over 450 baby animals are born in Beauval each year.
ZooParc de Beauval, 41110 SAINT-AIGNAN-SUR-CHER
02 54 75 50 00
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