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Tours
Located at the junction of the Loire and the Cher Rivers, the
holiday destination of Tours is a great base for exploring the
valley. The town was badly bombed during the last war and many
buildings were replaced with ugly apartment blocks. Tours is,
however, surrounded by magnificent châteaux and is a fun place to
spend the evenings; the streets and bars are filled with locals and
tourists and the huge student population adds to the vibrancy.
Within the city the Cathedral is worth a visit while on holiday.
Its flamboyant Gothic façade is flanked by towers dating from the
12th century, inside are some glorious 13th-century stained-glass
windows and the handsome 16th-century tomb of Charles VIII and Anne
de Bretagne's two children. There is also a fine provincial museum
in Tours, in the Palais des Archevêques, with a number of Old
Masters works' including those by Degas, Delacroix, Rembrandt, and
Boucher.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).