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ARC DE TRRIOMPHE"><U><B><U>WEATHER-ON-LINE IN </U></b></U></A><B><U>LOIRE</U></b><B>                    </b></div> <div> <B><U>The City of Tours</U></b><B>        </b></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=390 colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#99CCFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="04176ba3.gif"> <div> <B><U>TOURS</U></b><B> - </b><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#BF00BF" FACE="Arial" ><B>THE CAPITAL OF LOIRE</b></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>The city of Tours is inhabited with some 300,000 of citizens. Its history begins from Roman times. Like Blois, it was one of the main centers of France. But in opposite to Blois, Tours today is a modern and full-of-life city. The University of Tours attracts a lot of young people from all over the world to learn the French language (because here you can hear the purest French in all of France). </b></div> <div> <B>The city of Tours is at the middle of the region. So, it's a good base to visit the castles of Loire. At the evening you have a lot of options to eat. </b></div> <div> <B>The restaurants of Tours are of the best in France (although are not  too expensive). For 100 FF per person you can receive a good dinner with 3 courses. Rue Colbert has a major concentration of restaurants (restaurant Le Turon is my recommendation).  </b></div> <div> <B>Now, let's begin our trip. The trip is planned for some 3-5 hours (depends on you).</b></div> <div> <B>Start your visit from</b> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>La Gare</b><B> <A NAME="trst"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b></FONT><B>(train station). Look at this great building of the end of XIX century (see in my pictures). Its 3 arches give the feel of fly. Inside the station you can buy one of the SNCF's tours to chateaux.</b></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="1524fb70.gif" border=0 width="591" height="439" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>  <B>From the station turn right to</b> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Blvd. Heurteloup</b></FONT> <B>and then left to</b> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>rue Jules Simon</b></FONT>. <B>As you approach</b> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>rue des Orsulines</b></FONT>, <B>on you right</b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B> </b></FONT><B>you'll find </b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Musee des Beaux Arts</b><B> <A NAME="fineart"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b></FONT><B>(02 47 05 68 73). In XVII century Archibishop's palace you can see a good collection of Italian and French art of the last 6 centuries. Don't miss the altar paintings by Mantegna stolen by Napoleon from Italy. Apart of Tuesday, the museum is open daily 9.00-18.00 (except of 13.00-14.00). Although you can spend long hours in the museum, I'd recommend you to dedicate no more than 1 hour. The price is 5 Euros. But if you plan to visit a few more museum, then buying the Carte multi-visites to all museums of Tours is a good deal (the price is 8 Euros).</b></div> <div> <B>From the museum visit the tiny but very charming flower garden. Look at  the picture below.</b></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="1534da90.gif" border=0 width="589" height="425" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>Now, continue with</b> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>rue Jules Simon</b></FONT> <B>to</b> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>place de la Cathedrale</b></FONT><B> to find on your right</b> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Cathedrale St Gatien</b></FONT>. <A NAME="cath"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A><B>The Gothic Cathedal was built and rebuilt during 400 years (beginning at XIII century). Pay special attention to the stained-glass windows dated by XIII-XV centuries. The magic atmosphere in the church will reward you for the efforts to come here. The place is open daily 9.00-19.00.</b></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="15881970.gif" border=0 width="385" height="663" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <div> <B>From the</b> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Cathedral</b></FONT> <B>continue with</b> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>rue Lavoisier</b></FONT>. <B>On your right you can see</b> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>chateau de Tours</b></FONT> <B>(destroyed by Nazis). In the castle there are nice Aquarium Tropical (02 47 64 29 52) and Wax Historical Museum (02 47 61 02 95). Both are open daily (Aquarium - April-November) 9.30-12.00, 14.00-18.00 (In July and in August with no break).</b></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="155ea7e0.gif" border=0 width="490" height="382" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> </div> <bR> <div> <B>Crossing the river with </b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Pont de Fil</b></FONT><B> turn left and make a nice trip along the river. Look at the pictures below to see the wonderful views of Loire's nature. The river has a lot of little islands. One of them you had crossed just now.</b></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="15631ab0.gif" border=0 width="561" height="427" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>At the next bridge - </b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Pont Wilson</b></FONT><B> (built in XVIII century) - come back to the left bank. Staying on the bridge you will see the famous</b><B> <A NAME="univ"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>University of Tours</b></FONT><B>. This great panorama can be seen in the picture below.</b></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div>  <IMG SRC="1574d7e0.gif" border=0 width="589" height="382" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">   </div> <div> <B>On the right side of</b><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#663399" FACE="Arial" ><B> </b></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>rue Nationale</b></FONT><B> (heavily damaged by Nazis) you'll find two museums - </b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Musee des vins</b></FONT><B> and</b><B> <A NAME="compan"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Musee du Compagnonnage</b></FONT><B> (Guild Museum). The first one can be omitted from your list, because the best way to enjoy of wine is in the vine cellars like the one of Mt Louis (see trip to the East of Tours). The second museum displays nice crafts of the region. I'm highly recommending you to visit the museum (even then Musee des Beaux Arts). </b></div> <div> <B>From </b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>rue Nationale</b></FONT><B> turn right to </b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>rue du Commerce</b></FONT><B>. This street is placed in the historic part of the city. A lot of half-timbered houses can be found in </b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>place Plumereau</b></FONT><B>.</b><B> <A NAME="plum"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><B>This square is a meeting place with a lot of restaurants. </b></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Rue du Change</b></FONT><B> will lead you to </b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>rue Charlemagne</b></FONT><B>. Here turn left to find on your right</b><B> <A NAME="stmart"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Basilica St Martin</b></FONT><B>, pseudo-Byzantine church of the late XIX century. This massive building transfers to you the feel of strength.</b></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="159849d0.gif" border=0 width="388" height="669" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B>From the </b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Basilica</b></FONT><B> go to </b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Blvd. Beranger</b></FONT><B> and continue you trip in the Gare's direction. On your left you'll find</b><B> <A NAME="hdv"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></b><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#6633CC" FACE="Arial" ><B>Hotel de Ville</b></FONT><B> (the City Hall). This building was built in XIX century by Viole-Le-Duc. Although it's far from to be the Parisian Hotel de Ville, its facade is impressing too.</b></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="15a4ec80.gif" border=0 width="590" height="456" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <B>If it's evening now, than I'd recommend you to go to rue Colbert to enjoy the wonderful food in one of the restaurants. Again, my recommendation is Le Turon. But remember, that the best way to find free table there is to come before 20.00 or after 21.00. 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