The city of Tours – former capital of France

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Before Paris claimed the title, Tours served as the capital of France. This elegant city on the Loire River still carries that regal bearing. Its historic centre, known as the Vieux Tours, is a maze of half-timbered houses and narrow lanes that have remained unchanged for centuries. The Cathedral of Saint Gatien dominates the skyline […]

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