Tours Holidays 2012

Tours at a Glance

A buzzing city in the heart of France, Tours is has a long-stretching past but a contemporary feel. Only an hour’s distance from Paris, it is an ideal destination for those wanting to explore France without basing themselves in the crowded capital. The sights, sounds and smells that flow through the city captivate its visitors and ensure that a holiday to Tours brings you to your senses and in touch with French culture.

Perfect for...

• Weekend city breaks in France.
• Family holidays with plenty to see and do.
• Cultural getaways with friends.

Perfect Holidays to Tours

• Tours dates from the roman times, and holds its own with the well preserved medieval structures that make up the essence of the city. Amongst this you will find religious and historic sites, an abundance of eateries offering the finest of French cuisine and wines, as well as an array of modern pursuits such as sports, nightlife and entertainment.
• With its proximity to several chateaux, vineyards and of course Paris, you will never be short of things to do on a holiday to Tours; it’s the ideal destination for those wanting to really experience France.

Top Attractions in Tours

For a flavour of how much Tours has to offer to its visitors, here’s a few tips from lowcostholidays.com to get you started in planning your holiday.

• Though a traditional town which treasures its past, Tours has a young soul and offers everything from luxury goods to local produce among the boutiques, mall, markets and shops that fill the centre. Shopaholics can spend hours strolling the streets looking for a bargain, before collapsing in a café with a coffee and a freshly baked treat.
• To escape the crowds, take a picnic to one of the luscious parks within the city. Botanical gardens, woods and sweeping greenery give Tours a calm and spacious element despite its popularity
• History lovers will not be disappointed. Tours has a great range of museums; learn about anything from the history of wine, to that of fine arts, gems or even natural history.
• Visit one of the castles of the region, or even take an excursion which combines this with a trip to a vineyard. Chateau de Valmer with its beautiful gardens is great place to spend a sunny afternoon, especially as it is so near to Tours itself
• Being only an hour’ s drive away, a holiday to Tours would not be complete without checking out Paris. The capital has so many attractions that it would be impossible to see them all on a day trip though, so why not extend your getaway with a Paris city break as your next stop?

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