Tours

After Villandry, we took a detour to see Tours, a university town between the Cher & Loire rivers.

Place Plumereau in the center of town is filled with outdoor cafes.

Half timbered houses dot the Old Town

The Old Town is mainly pedestrian.

Basilica of Saint Martin, a Roman Catholic basilica dedicated to Saint Martin, a bishop of Tours who died in 397.

The Clock Tower built at the start of the 11th century.

We came across this steel sculpture on the Place du Grand Marche--"Le Monstre" by Xavier Veilhan

After our quick walking tour, it was time for glace (ice cream) back on Place Plumereau. 

Get a cone, sit at one of the tables in the square and watch the world go by.

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