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Opéra de Tours - Grand Théâtre – Basilica of Saint Martin loop from Tours

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Centre-Val de Loire

Opéra de Tours - Grand Théâtre – Basilica of Saint Martin loop from Tours

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Opéra de Tours - Grand Théâtre – Basilica of Saint Martin loop from Tours

01:52

7.27km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Arrêté de protection de biotope du site de reproduction de sternes à Tours

Natura 2000 de la Loire de Candes Saint Martin à Mosnes

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.13 km

House Joan of Arc was held hostage after she was betrayed by h

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1.57 km

Opéra de Tours - Grand Théâtre

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The Grand Théâtre de Tours houses the Opéra de Tours and was built on the former church of the Cordeliers.

In 1796, the church was transformed into an 800-seat theatre. In 1867, the theater was bought by the municipality but in 1883, a fire destroyed a large part of the building (only the facade and the four walls remain). It was then rebuilt as you can see today.

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1.96 km

Saint-Gatien Cathedral, Tours

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The Cathedral of Saint-Gatien in Tours is one of the most remarkable buildings in the city. It was erected between 1170 and 1547 and classified as a historical monument in 1862.

Thanks to its very slow construction, the cathedral displays a very complete set of religious architecture: there are elements of the Romanesque style, others of the radiant and flamboyant Gothic style, and still others of the Renaissance style.

It is an essential stopover for pilgrims who take the paths of via Turonensis to get to Santiago de Compostela.

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2.95 km

View from Loire on La Grande Breteche

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3.21 km

Saint-Symphorien Footbridge (Pont de Fil)

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The Saint-Symphorien footbridge (called “Pont de fil” among the Tourangeaux) is a pedestrian and cycle footbridge. It was built from 1845 to 1847 by the Seguin brothers, on the remains of the city's old medieval bridge. At night, the blue neon lights that light up the footbridge give it very modern hues.

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5.19 km

The Clock Tower

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5.81 km

Basilica of Saint Martin

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An emblematic monument of the city of Tours, the Saint-Martin basilica is the work of the architect Victor Laloux (to whom the city also owes the city hall and the train station). It was built from 1886 to 1902 and included on the list of historic monuments in 1946. Its plans were designed to respect the initial location of the relic located there: the tomb of Saint Martin.

The building is entirely open to the public, like its crypt where the tomb rests. The end of the day is less busy and religious choirs rock the nave with soft and pleasant voices.

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5.86 km

Tour Charlemagne

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The Basilica and the Abbey of Saint-Martin de Tours in Tours, as the tomb of St. Martin of Tours, was one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites for more than a millennium. In the 18th century, Saint-Martin's basilica and abbey declined, and were largely destroyed during the French Revolution. As remains are preserved until today only two towers from the 11th to 13th century - the so-called Tour Charlemagne (1928 partially collapsed and rebuilt) and the Tour de l'Horloge. Incidentally, instead of the original buildings now runs the Rue des Halles.

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7.27 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.10 km

2.26 km

903 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

1.43 km

692 m

280 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Opéra de Tours - Grand Théâtre – Basilica of Saint Martin loop from Tours

House Joan of Arc was held hostage after she was betrayed by h

Opéra de Tours - Grand Théâtre

Saint-Gatien Cathedral, Tours

View from Loire on La Grande Breteche

Saint-Symphorien Footbridge (Pont de Fil)

The Clock Tower

Basilica of Saint Martin

Tour Charlemagne

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