Today
we explored Tours,
starting
with the marché aux fleurs
(flower market)
where Andrew bought me a bouquet of Lily of the Valley.
where Andrew bought me a bouquet of Lily of the Valley.
and
the Halles et Grande Marche (market hall)
where
we bought a delicious lunch.
We
then followed a map from the Office de Tourisme
with
a walking trail marked out,
the
highlights were...
The
sumptuous and surprising garden
surrounding
the Musee des Beaux-Arts,
a
former Archbishop's palace.
The bicentennial cedar of Lebanon,
and Fritz”
a much loved elephant.
The
imposing Cathedral of Saint-Gatien,
with
the Psalette cloister.
Rue
Colbert, the main road of the medieval city
picuresque
with its old cafes and varied shops.
The
15th and 16th century houses and low passage
of
the “Coeur Navre”,which used to lead
the
condemned to their place of public execution
at
the “Place Foire le Roi”.
The restored medieval area,
now a pedestrian precinct, includes
the “Place Plumerau”.
the “Place Plumerau”.
We
wandered the labyrinth of ancient streets,
alleys
and miniature squares,
enjoying
the charms of these wood framed
14th,
15th and 16th century houses.
The
area enjoys a rich and dense historical,
architectural
and cultural heritage
with
Saint Martin's Basilica...
the town of Tours expanded dramatically in the 5th Century
due to the numerous pilgrims who flocked
to the tomb of St Martin in a basilica built on the site of his tomb.
the town of Tours expanded dramatically in the 5th Century
due to the numerous pilgrims who flocked
to the tomb of St Martin in a basilica built on the site of his tomb.
Charlemagne's
Tower,
and
the 15th century Clock Tower.
Finally
we visited “Place Jean Jaures” where we were
impressed
by the imposing facades of the Law Courts and Town Hall.
Closer to our hotel are two more modern sculptures
The
Lily of the Valley is now in a vase
in our room and
I will enjoy it
during
our time in Tours.
Last
of all...we have been seeing lots of teenagers
playing with these spinners.
Today
I noticed on Facebook today
that
they are the latest craze in Australia too.
Its
amazing how these things spread around the globe.
Just
in case you haven't seen them
this
clip might help explain it :-)
Today
we walked 10.9 k's
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