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The Cemetery “La Salle“ of Tours

Duration: 1h30 - Price: from 7€
 A guided tour of memory and funerary art, led by a tour guide through the vast La Salle cemetery.

La Salle Cemetery: Opened in 1858 on the Saint-Symphorien hillside, La Salle Cemetery is home to a wide variety of monuments that illustrate the evolution of funerary art in contemporary times, and evokes the memory of departed Touraine personalities: Victor Laloux, Henri Varenne, Gustave Guérin, Arthur Duthoo...
This tour has been awarded the Ville d'Art et d'Histoire label.

Highlights:

  • Explore a little-known historic site that has borne witness to the history of Tours since the 19th century.
  • Discover a remarkable funerary heritage, featuring sculpted monuments and architectural diversity.
  • Follow in the footsteps of prominent figures from Tours, such as Victor Laloux, Henri Varenne, and Arthur Duthoo.


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.


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Openings

    samedi 14 novembre 2026

    14:30 - 16:00

    samedi 23 janvier 2027

    14:30 - 16:00

Simply put

  • Meeting point: 67 Rue Barthélémy 37100 Tours
    Meeting point: 67 Rue Barthélémy 37100 Tours
  • Walking tour
    Walking tour
  • Departure time: 2:30 pm
    Departure time: 2:30 pm
  • French
    French
  • Duration: 1:30
    Duration: 1:30

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