The Saint Gatien Cathedral

Duration : 1h30 - Price : 7€ A must-see in Tours, this medieval neighborhood stands out for its half-timbered houses and exceptional mansions. This guided tour lets you appreciate the neighborhood’s charm and discover all its hidden secrets! This tour has been designated a “City of Art and History.” Highlights: An immersion in the medieval charm of Old Tours, centered around the famous Place Plumereau. A journey through remarkable heritage, from half-timbered houses to stately mansions. Benefit from the expertise of a tour guide to uncover the neighborhood’s history and secrets.

Duration: 1 day - Price: €28 With the Tours City Pass, enjoy the “Calder in the Heart of France” event at castles and museums throughout Touraine, while taking in the many other must-see attractions in Tours and the surrounding area. To mark the 50th anniversary of Alexander Calder’s passing, the Ar(t]chipel festival, in partnership with the Centre-Val de Loire Region and the Centre Pompidou, is offering an exceptional program from October 15 to November 1. The Tours stops on this event are included in your Tours City Pass: Olivier Debré Center for Contemporary Art (CCC OD) in Tours: two exhibitions exploring Calder’s work and its influence on contemporary art. Tours Museum of Fine Arts: discover, in particular, his famous portraits and wire figures. Hôtel Goüin in Tours: see a monumental Calder “stable” as well as a selection of works on paper. Azay-le-Rideau Castle: admire "Reims,Croix du Sud", iconic sculptures installed in the castle’s grounds. Calder’s Studio in Saché, where he lived and worked for over twenty years: immerse yourself in his world and his story (free admission with reservation). That’s not all! The must-see highlights of a stay in Tours and Touraine are also included in. •    Tours Castle, •    Compagnonnage Museum, •    Natural History Museum, •    Hôtel Goüin, •    Psalette Cloister, •    Saint-Cosme Priory, •    Villandry Castle and Gardens, (Please note: The castle will be closed from November 12 through November 27. The gardens will remain open.) • Guided walking tour of Tours •    Guided tour on the city’s mini-train (April through October) •    Guided tour with wine tasting at the Cave de Vouvray •    Self-guided tour with wine tasting at La Maison Lacheteau at the Grandes Caves Saint-Roch (Rochecorbon)   Upon presentation of your Tours City Pass, you can also enjoy exclusive benefits from our partners: •    10% off canoe rentals in Vouvray •    10% off your drinks at Au Temps des Rois, Place Plumereau •    10% off at Les Fromages de Camille •    A complimentary bottle of Vouvray brut or demi-sec for two Tours City Pass holders who have booked a “From Vine to Glass” tour and tasting, a wine tasting introduction, or a wine course with Rendez-vous dans les Vignes •    €5 off the Escape Game poster, available at Cubrik in Tours •    A free coffee at La Fourchette Paysanne  

Duration:  1h30 - Price: from €12 At the foot of a hillside, overlooking the Loire River, Marmoutier Abbey promises a journey back in time! It was in this peaceful setting that Saint Martin founded, in the 4th century, a modest hermitage that would go on to become one of the most prestigious abbeys in France. Accompanied by a tour guide, discover the history of this thousand-year-old site, its monumental ruins, and the traces of its past. Combining heritage, nature, and archaeology, the tour will also tell you more about the archaeological excavations conducted each summer, which are gradually revealing the secrets of the ancient abbey. Highlights: Visit an exceptional historic site that is usually closed to the public. Learn more about the history of one of the figures who left a lasting mark on the city of Tours: Saint Martin. Enjoy a stroll after the tour along the hillsides and the Loire River, not far from the vineyards of Touraine. This tour has been awarded the Ville d'Art et d'Histoire label.