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At that time, Tours was expanding towards the south into a district known as the Prébendes. The importance of the city as a centre of communications contributed to its revival and, as the 20th century progressed, Tours became a dynamic conurbation, economically oriented towards the service sector. Popular Tours Popular Tours Tried-and-true favorites bring destinations to life through culturally immersive activities. Joining the EF family means you’ll have the support of our community of educators, tour architects, operations wizards, and ever-curious explorers.

In addition to the year-round offerings above, visit our event calendar for seasonal specialty tours, from cherry blossom-themed routes to spooky Halloween strolls and more. Choose your own adventure with the self-guided walking tours below. Experience a Manumission Tour Company route or take a self-guided tour through Alexandria’s rich collection of Black history and cultural heritage sites.

Americans paraded at funerals and award ceremonies for the Croix de Guerre; they also took part in festivals and their YMCA organised shows for the troops. Tours became the capital of the county of Tours or Touraine, a territory bitterly disputed between the counts of Blois and Anjou – the latter were victorious in the 11th century. It was the capital of France at the time of Louis XI, who had settled in the castle of Montils . Tours and Touraine remained a permanent residence of the kings and court until the 16th century. The rebirth gave Tours and Touraine many private mansions and castles, joined to some extent under the generic name of the Châteaux of the Loire.

For those who wish to seek out the culture of the city there are many fine monuments and museums. The Cathedrale St-Gatien with its flamboyant Gothic facade is an imposing piece of architecture both by day and by night. Musee des Beaux-arts is a fine provincial museum in the Palais des Archeveques and is worth a visit to view its rooms, furnished to suit the dates of the paintings on display, alone.

News & reviews on cruise travel, air travel, hotels, resorts, destinations and vacation trends. Distributed to 120,000 subscribing travel advisors and specialists. A stroll through the old quarter of Tours, day or night, offers many distractions and delights. Rue Colbert which lies midway between Place Plumereau and the cathedral is gaining a reputation as one of the most fashionable streets in the city for its young population. Step back in time on a guided tour to explore Alexandria’s past, from the mid-1700s to today. Finding the best way to see the city is as easy as picking your passion in Alexandria, Virginia.

Where you want to go.Whether you’ve long dreamed of exploring America’s national parks, Scotland’s pristine landscapes, or Thailand’s golden temples, you can do it on our guided tours. Some of our itineraries are designed to offer travelers a deeper dive into a single country. Others take travelers to multiple countries in a single trip . Since 1971, Tours of Distinction has offered a diverse collection of escortedand customized guided group tours, carefully crafted by our professional travel team to over 500,000 travelers.

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You'll receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance of most experiences. In the garden of the ancient Palais des Archevêques (now Musée des Beaux-Arts) is a huge cedar tree said to have been planted by Napoleon. He escaped from the Barnum and Bailey circus during their stay in Tours in 1902. He went mad and had to be shot down, but the city paid to honor him, and he was taxidermied as a result.

The city of Tours offers a good selection of quality and budget hotels to suit all travellers to the Loire Valley. You will leave with fond memories and a desire to return. No matter the Travel Style, our tours balance well-planned itineraries with the flexibility to do your own thing and make the experience your own. Effective July 1st, 2022 until December 31, 2023, on travel departing before December 31, 2023. Private and Customized Tours.Have a particular interest you want to explore?

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