A city between the Loire and Cher Rivers, Tours' residents are known for the purity of their French which is regarded as the standard for pronunciation.

Tours is also referred to as the "garden of France" because of its plentiful city public gardens. Its industries include tourism, wine marketing, metallurgy, clothing and printing.

Tours is the gateway to the Loire Valley.

Attractions in Tours

Le Vieux Tours

Museum of Fine Art

Museum of Archeology

Museum of Stained Glass

Loire Valley

Saint Gatien Cathedral