In the steps of Balzac

  • Sur les pas de Balzac

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Duration: 1h30 - Price: from €7
This guided tour puts the city's architecture into perspective in Balzac's work.
Born in Tours on 20 May 1799, Honoré de Balzac retained a lifelong affection for his native city. His precise descriptions gave rise to his reputation as a connoisseur of the monuments, streets and history of Tours. This guided tour is an opportunity to discover Tours through Balzac's eyes, to explore the emblematic places that still bear his imprint and the districts and streets that were the setting for some of his novels.

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

To know

Pratical informationPlease 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.
In Short
  • Meeting point : in front of tourist office, 78 Bernard Palissy street
    Meeting point : in front of tourist office, 78 Bernard Palissy street
  • Departure time: 2:30 pm
    Departure time: 2:30 pm
  • Duration: 1:30
    Duration: 1:30
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    Walking tour
Details
  • Language :
    • French

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78-82 rue Bernard Palissy
37000
TOURS
GPS coordinates
Latitude : 47.39115
Longitude : 0.69379
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