In the footsteps of Victor Laloux

Duration: 1h30 - Price: from 7€
In the footsteps of Victor Laloux, an exceptional architect in Tours.
Immerse yourself in the architectural legacy of Victor Laloux, a leading figure in Tours’ urban planning. Born in Tours in 1850, this leading name in public architecture left his mark on the whole of France, with masterpieces such as Orsay railway station in Paris and Roubaix Town Hall. In Tours, he left his mark with three iconic buildings: the railway station, the town hall and the Basilica of Saint-Martin. This guided tour invites you to discover or rediscover these places steeped in history, to understand how Laloux shaped the face of Tours. An immersion in art and innovation.

This tour has been awarded the Ville d'Art et d'Histoire label.

Practical informations

Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
Free for children under 12 (contact us: 02 47 70 37 37)

Reservations must be made in advance at the Tourist Office or online. No sales on site.
The guided tour is in French only and is intended for individuals. For all group visits of more than 10 people, contact the Groups Department on tel: +33 (0) 2 47 70 37 34 or by e-mail: dmc@tours-tourisme.fr.