On one side of Tours' central square are half-timbered buildings from the14th century.
One of those buildings was a money lender's office.
St. Martin stands atop Basilique Saint-Martin. He was much beloved in Tours. The present Basilica (1886-1924), designed by the Touraine architect Victor Laloux, is built on the tomb of St Martin (in the crypt) which was discovered in 1860 in the cellars of houses built on the site of the old Basilica.
A 20th century reproduction chateau hides behind gates.
Along the riverfront, a statue of the philosopher Delacroix looks over the happenings.
2 comments:
I am enjoying your tour photos. What a remarkable town square built in the 14th Century. Those half timber framed buildings look great.
Nice look at the city.
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