Tours Castle – Tour Charlemagne loop from Tours

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Centre-Val de Loire

Tours Castle – Tour Charlemagne loop from Tours

Easy

4.5

(6)

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Tours Castle – Tour Charlemagne loop from Tours

01:02

4.01km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Parking

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708 m

Hôtel Goüin

Highlight • Historical Site

15th century private mansion, it hosts temporary exhibitions on various subjects. The renaissance facade is visible from the street, even when the building is closed.

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1.01 km

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

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1.47 km

Tours Castle

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Medieval castle of the 11th century, the castle of Tours is one of the forgotten buildings of the great constructions which border the Loire. Destroyed during the 18th century, it …

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1.64 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 …

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2.26 km

Heurteloup Boulevard

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Boulevard Heurteloup is one of the main axes of the city of Tours, leading directly from the A10 motorway to Place Jean Jaurès. It bears the name of Baron Nicolas …

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2.32 km

Fountain

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Beautiful fountain in front of the Gare du Tours

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2.55 km

Jardin de la Préfecture

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A place of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle. When the weather is nice, people spend their lunch break here.

The statues scattered around the square are also interesting.

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3.67 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 …

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