Breaks In Tours – Tours Hotels

Posted October 26, 2010 by BookingBuddy

Get away from the hordes in Paris, with a relaxing break in Tours. Located in the heart of the lush Loire Valley, Tours is the perfect stop for those who enjoy good food and wine. It is also a great jumping-off point if you’re keen to explore the rest of the Loire region. The city itself is compact, and most sights can be reached on foot. The impressive Tours Cathedral boasts an impressive Gothic facade, and its towers can be glimpsed from many corners of the city.  Tours is often referred to as a ‘garden city’, and it’s not hard to see why. The tranquil Jardin des Prebendes offers locals and visitors a calming retreat right in the city centre.  

Stay

Hotel de L’Univers – Centrally located in the heart of Tours, this hotel is only a short walk from the TGV station – ideal if you’re planning on exploring the Loire region. It is only a short walk from the hotel to the attractions such as the Saint Martin Basilica and Musee des Beaux-Arts. The hotel itself has an elegant, slightly old-fashioned air that perfectly suits the pace of life here. The huge restaurant is open for lunch, and you’ll also find a multitude of dining choices available on the hotel’s doorstep. Room rates start from £115.

Eat

Le Roche le Roy – Treat yourself to some regional specialties with a meal at this smart dining spot. The menu includes delicacies such as poached lobsters, served with a Champagne-flavoured sabayon sauce, and eel braised in Chinon wine. Other dishes are roast squab flavoured with a tangy sauce, fillet of beef served on potato cakes, and succulent scallops on a bed of creamed celeriac. Finish your meal with a decadent pyramid of chocolate with candied chestnuts and a side of Baileys' ice cream, or warm crepes, drenched in citrusy butter.

                                                                                                                
See

Le Vieux Tours – Spend a few hours in this historic district for a glimpse of what Tours looked like in the medieval period. Many of the half-timbered buildings in the Old City date from the Middle Ages, and are remarkably well-preserved. La Place Plumereau is where the action is these days. This busy square in Le Vieux Tours is bordered with pubs, restaurants and cafes. Grab an outside table, order some regional wine and while away a couple of hours peoplewatching. 

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