🇫🇷 Tours Citywalk: From Cathedrals to Hidden Alleys ✨

Tours, the historic gateway to the Loire Valley châteaux, was once the capital of France—a city where art de vivre, culture, and gastronomy shine. The best way to explore? On foot! 👣 A Living Museum of Medieval France 🏰 Tours proudly preserves its heritage, especially in Vieux Tours (Old Town), centered around three iconic squares: 1️⃣ Place Plumereau (the soul of the city) 2️⃣ Place du Grand Marché 3️⃣ Place de Chateauneuf Start at Place Plumereau, surrounded by 12th-15th century half-timbered houses (perfectly restored!). By day, it’s a postcard-perfect scene; by night, it transforms into "France’s best apéro spot" 🍷 with buzzing cafés and bistros. Hidden Gems Along Cobblestone Streets 💎 Saint-Martin Basilica: A neo-Byzantine marvel housing relics of St. Martin in its crypt. Charlemagne Tower: A surviving piece of the original medieval abbey. Saint-Pierre-le-Puellier ruins: Dating back to 512 AD! Why Walk Tours? ✔ Time-travel through Renaissance alleys ✔ Taste Loire wines at tucked-away cellars 🍇 ✔ Discover stories in every stone (like the "Monster Square" statue!) Pro Tip: Let the labyrinth of flower-decked lanes lead you—you’ll stumble upon secret courtyards and artisan boutiques. #FranceTravel #ToursCitywalk #LoireValley #MedievalMagic #HiddenEurope #Gastronomy #Wanderlust #TravelLikeALocal 🌍🗝️