Cathédrale Travel Guide
Tours
Visit Cathédrale
Popular places to visit
Tours Fine Arts Museum
View an array of iconic paintings from the last 600 years set among antique furnishings in one of the most beautiful buildings in the Loire Valley.
Saint-Gatien Cathedral
See the tombs of the infants of French royalty after gazing up at the mesmerizing façade and the well preserved stained glass inside.
Place Plumereau
You can learn about the history of Tours with a trip to Place Plumereau. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Saint Martin Basilica
Find out about the history of this church, which was ransacked, burnt down and eventually demolished and then rebuilt in honor of a saint whose tomb lies beneath.
Vinci International Convention Centre
Learn about the events happening in Vinci International Convention Centre during your trip to Tours. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.
Château de Tours
Find out about the history of Tours with a stop at Château de Tours. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Things to do
Chenonceau Castle Admission Ticket
Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour & Food Pairing, Vouvray
Tour of a Vineyard, Winery & Cellar with Wine Tasting in Vouvray, Loire Valley
Afternoon Loire Valley Wine Tour from Tours or Amboise
Full Day Wine Tour in Vouvray and Chinon with LUNCH at the winery
From Tours : Full-Day Chambord & Chenonceau Chateaux
Top hotels in Cathédrale
Hôtel du Cygne (Tours)
"Unbelievably friendly owners. Really personalized the stay and went out of their way to accommodate us and make our trip special."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hôtel du Manoir
Westotel Tours Val de Loire
"The hotel is in the middle of an Industrial state and the day we stayed a Saturday night everything was closed. The staff were nice enough but not overly helpful or welcoming. It felt to us (we have travelled a lot both for work and holidays) that this hotel was a training hotel for anyone that wanted ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Château Belmont Tours by The Crest Collection
"Beautiful garden, decent facilities, we stayed in the annex building. Swimming pool. Walkable to Tours center, the way back is uphill. Good breakfast (French standards). This property can be perfect with additional small touches of service, they provide bathrobes and pool towels and take 150 euro ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hampton by Hilton Tours Centre
"This hotel is right beside the river. The upper floors have great views of the town. Parking is below the hotel and very reasonable."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Le Grand Hotel Tours
Where to stay in Cathédrale
Tours City Centre
Tours City Centre is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Place Plumereau and Archaeological Museum.
Old Town Tours
Old Town Tours is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Tours Fine Arts Museum and Place Plumereau.
La Fuye-Velpeau
While La Fuye-Velpeau isn't home to many top sights, Tours Fine Arts Museum and Château de Tours are some notable places to visit nearby.
Les Halles
When in Les Halles, you can plan a visit to Place Plumereau and Tours Fine Arts Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Quartier Giraudeau
Though Quartier Giraudeau may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Botanical Garden and Place Plumereau.
