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The Saint Gatien Cathedral

Ville d'Art et d'Histoire

Duration: 1h30 - Price: from €7
Discover Saint Gatien Cathedral, its district and its stained glass windows with a tour guide.
The Saint-Gatien district is one of the oldest and most characteristic in Tours. It was the seat of Caesarodunum in the 1st century AD, and became a Roman capital before becoming a religious centre under the authority of the bishops and then the archbishops. This part of the city has preserved some ancient architectural features that reveal the urban development of Tours. This guided tour provides an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Cathedral and its stained glass windows, which were first restored by Lucien-Ernest Fournier's workshop in Tours before the Second World War and then twice in the 1990s and 2000s.

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


Practical informations

Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.
Free for children under 12 (contact us on 02 47 70 37 37).
Bookings must be made in advance at the Tourist Office or online. No ticket sales on site. 

The guided tour is in French only and is intended for individuals. For group tours of more than 10 people, please contact the Groups Department on tel: +33 (0) 2 47 70 37 34 or by e-mail: dmc@tours-tourisme.fr.


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Openings

    samedi 26 décembre 2026

    14:30 - 16:00

    vendredi 12 février 2027

    16:00 - 17:30

Simply put

  • Meeting point: forecourt of a church St Gatien
    Meeting point: forecourt of a church St Gatien
  • Walking tour
    Walking tour
  • Departure time: 2:30 pm
    Departure time: 2:30 pm
  • Departure time: 4 pm
    Departure time: 4 pm
  • French
    French
  • Duration: 1:30
    Duration: 1:30

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