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15 Best Things to Do in Tours (France)

It’s no mystery that Tours is a favourite base for people discovering the Loire Valley’s exalted châteaux.

Villandry, Chenonceau and Amboise are moments by car, and with the help of the Loire à Vélo network you can visit them on two wheels with ease.

But you may find that if you delve a little more into Tours’ history and attractions, it could be difficult to leave the city at all.

In the centre are timber houses and renaissance mansions on car-free streets, and museums that draw you into the city’s medieval past.

There are vineyards welcoming inquisitive oenophiles in the countryside and both the waters and banks of the Loire invite you to go wherever your sense of curiosity leads.

Lets explore the best things to do in Tours :

1. Tours Cathedral

Even by the glacial speed of construction in the middle ages, Tours Cathedral took a long time to be completed.

Building began in 1170 and wouldn’t be finished until 1547, but this means we’re met with a perfect summary of the evolution of gothic art.

The ensemble of original 13th-century stained glass windows in the ambulatory chapels and above the choir is one of the finest in France, and seems to generate its own light.

The cathedral has information panels giving you the meaning behind each image.

The marble renaissance tombs of King Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany’s children are also moving, as both died in infancy.

2. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours

The riches from Cardinal Richelieu’s 17th-century campaign against the Huguenots and the art seized from abbeys during the Revolution all ended up at Tours’ stellar museum of fine art.

Because of their religious source there’s a good body of Italian gothic primitives from the 14th and 15th centuries, while the two renaissance paintings by Andrea Mentegna are regarded as masterpieces.

You’ve got over a thousand artworks to get through, with sculpture by Rodin, Flemish and Dutch painting by Rembrandt and Rubens, and Impressionism by Monet and Degas.

3. Tours Botanical Garden

The city’s municipal garden has a bit of a troublesome setting, between the Loire and Cher, which made it susceptible to flooding in the past, with two devastating inundations in the mid-19th century that filled the greenhouses with two metres of water.

Even after being hit by bombs in the Second World War there isn’t the slightest hint of a troubled past at these serene gardens.

On your walk you may notice some trees you haven’t seen before, like the Chinese empress tree, ginkgo biloba and the endangered dawn redwood.

The animal park is from 1863 and has farm animals for kids to bond with, as well as more exotic species like wallabies.

4. Le Vieux Tours

Like all the best historic city centres the historic buildings on the pedestrian streets around Place Plumereau aren’t sterile museum pieces but vibrant cornerstones of local life, used as shops, restaurants and bars.

Place de Plumereau is at the nerve centre of one of the largest conservation areas in Europe, with renaissance mansions boasting sculpted reliefs or cantilevered timber houses, going strong for hundreds of years.

If you’re OK with everybody knowing you’re a tourist, jump aboard the little train that departs every hour from Place Plumereau in summer.

5. Musée du Compagnonnage

In the 16th-century Dormitory at the former Abbey of Saint-Julien is a museum devoted to a French workers’ movement that dates back to medieval times.

Roughly, the Compagnons du Tour de France is like a guild of journeymen that preserves historic trades and educates young people about them as part of an apprenticeship.

To complete the apprenticeship and become a “companion” a craftsman had to create a masterpiece for whatever discipline he worked in.

And these dumbfounding creations are presented at the museum, in all kinds of different disciplines, like metalwork, tailoring, shoemaking and woodcarving.

6. Hôtel Goüin

What may be the most beautiful of Tours’ many old building has just come through a long restoration and is open to the public once more.

Hôtel Goüin is an early-renaissance palace on Rue du Commerce, with a balustraded porch and the sort of loggia in which you might expect to see Juliet calling for Romeo.

During the restoration they unearthed fragments of an older building from the 1100s, with four arches and a well, which are on show.

You might just want to stop for a photo of that magnificent facade, but there’s an archaeological museum inside with artefacts from Roman times up to the 1800s.

7. Halles de Tours

Billed as the “Belly of Tours” (ventre de Tours), the city’s indoor market may not be France’s largest, but it’s a gastronome’s idea of heaven.

You may even want to bring your camera or have your phone at the ready, because the cheese, charcuterie, seafood and in-season fruit and vegetable counters are presented with real flair.

If you’re stuck for gift ideas then markets like this tick the box as they’re stocked with all the best from the region.

At Tours that entails wine from the Loire Valley and luxury chocolate.

The city is one of France’s chocolate capitals, and every years holds the Salon du Chocolat de Tours at the Centre de Congrès Vinci.

Come for lunch too: The oyster bar shucks your oyster as you go.

8. Jardin des Prébendes d’Oé

During the French Second Empire from the mid-1800s English-style parks like this one popped up in provincial cities across France.

This was a spot for urban families to take promenades, kids to play and for the city to put on outdoor concerts at the park’s gazebo.

There’s less of the formality of French parterres, as paths weave through tulip flowerbeds and  copses of lime, plane, cedar, chestnut and lofty redwood trees.

So if you could do with a moment of repose take a wander by the pond and pause for a tea or coffee at the kiosk.

On warmer days you could load up on cheese and charcuterie at the market and have the perfect French picnic.

9. Église Saint-Julien de Tours

The predecessors of this  12th-century abbey were wrecked by the Normans in the 9th century and then in a war between the feudal houses of Blois and Anjou in the 10th century.

But miraculously the building that followed has survived everything from the French Revolution to the Second World War.

It was part of a long-gone abbey, and the garden next to the church is where the cloister used to be, while the Musée de Compagnonnage occupies the old dormitory.

10. “Toue” River Cruises

Commercial craft floated along the Loire and Cher since antiquity, hauling people, wine, silk, lumber, salt and all sorts of other cargo up and down these rivers.

Because the waterways can get very shallow they used flat-bottomed sailboats called “toues”, and you can too! Toues can carry between 12 and 30 passengers for hour-long trips, or even romantic dinner cruises in the evening.

Their skippers know these waters and banks like the backs of their hands: And with the deck as your balcony, they’ll shed light on the Tours’ river trade, its many colourful characters and perils.

11. Loire à Vélo

If you had to picture some quintessentially French holiday activities, a bike ride next to the Loire with a backdrop of gentle vine-striped hills and châteaux must be one of the first that comes to mind.

About 150km of the of the Loire à Vélo cycle trail’s totalling 800km are in the Touraine region.

The route is clearly-marked, easy -going because it never leaves the riverside and convenient as there are dozens of hire stations along the way.

You could give yourself set destinations like Amboise or Villandry, which are both reachable in about an hour.

Or make more of an adventure of it by going further afield and spending the night at the inns on the route that are happy to accommodate cyclists.

12. Guinguette sur Loire

On the left bank of the Loire, just by Pont Wilson, is where Tours’ “Guinguette” takes place from May to September.

It isn’t officially summer in Tours until this outdoor café by the river is bustling every evening with locals and tourists at the bar terrace, taking part in dance lessons, enjoying concerts or watching movies at the outdoor cinema.

Tours is a student city so the atmosphere is always warm and energetic.

The location is wonderful, under willow trees and string lights, with the river rolling past.

And every year there Guinguette has something new on the schedule.

13. Wine and Gastronmic Visits

If you’re a wine-lover you’ve come to the right place.

There’s an absurd amount of AOCs nearby: A dozen within an hour, and five bordering the city.

The diversity will make your head spin more than the wine itself, with the reds of Touraine-Chenonceau, the whites of Touraine Sauvignon and rosés made in Touraine noble joué.

When it comes to precious foodstuffs there’s a saffron market in Preuilly-sur-Claise and a seasonal truffle market at Marigny-Marmande.

The local cheese, Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine is known to all for its cylindrical shape and the straw that pierces it through the centre.

To know more, pay a visit to the dairy at Les Passerelles or the child-friendly goat farm, Cabri au Lait, which makes Sainte-Maure but also has a petting zoo for the little guys and girls.

14. Château de Villandry

It would be criminal to visit Tours and not call in at one of the abundant château in the region.

Tours is touted as a gateway for these sensational pieces of French royal or noble heritage.

You can reach Villandry in 20 minutes, and it’s one of the finest.

The gardens are the showstopper at this château.

They were restored at the turn of the century by the Spanish doctor Joachim Carvallo.

He conceived several terraces of renaissance gardens, all with precisely trimmed boxwood hedges in joyous geometric configurations.

There’s a water garden, labyrinth, sun garden, ornamental garden with high hedges, but the most astounding is the formal medieval kitchen garden, all in neat plots.

15. Château d’Amboise

The home of Francis I and most of the French royalty in the 16th century is a 20-minute car or train ride to the east.

The château had its heyday in the renaissance period after Charles VIII turned it from a fortress into the Loire valley’s first Italian-style palace in the late-1400s.

In 1516 Francis I invited Leonardo da Vinci to live and work in Amboise, and the polymath’s home at Clos Lucé was actually connected to the Château d’Amboise by underground passageways that you can discover today by prior arrangement.

Da Vinci died here in 1519 and is buried at the Chapel of Saint-Hubert at the Château.

The gardens are embellished with spherical topiaries and the views from this spur above the Loire are divine.

15 Best Things to Do in Tours (France):

• Tours Cathedral
• Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours
• Tours Botanical Garden
• Le Vieux Tours
• Musée du Compagnonnage
• Hôtel Goüin
• Halles de Tours
• Jardin des Prébendes d'Oé
• Église Saint-Julien de Tours
• "Toue" River Cruises
• Loire à Vélo
• Guinguette sur Loire
• Wine and Gastronmic Visits
• Château de Villandry
• Château d'Amboise

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What To Do in Tours, France (Guide + Map)

• Milena Yordanova
• August 20, 2024

Located just an hour away by train from Paris, Tours is often used as a base for visiting the chateaux of Loire Valley. It is one of the largest cities in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, well connected by public transport to the most famous castles in the area. Indeed, from here, you can easily reach the historic palaces of Chenonceau, Chambord, Blois and Amboise.

Once the capital of France, today Tours is a lively city boasting a beautiful historic centre with half-timbered houses and gourmet bistros. A perfect stop on your way through the Loire Valley!

What to do in Tours, France in one day

Thanks to its central location and excellent public transport connections to the nearby towns, Tours is a great base to discover the chateaux of Loire. This is one of the main cities I’d recommend you to base yourself in, especially if you’re travelling by train.

Besides being an excellent base for touring the historic chateaux, Tours itself is worth at least half a day of exploring. Take a walk along the narrow cobbled streets while admiring the half-timbered houses, the impressive Saint-Gatien Cathedral and the Renaissance Hotel Gouïn.

Follow my itinerary to discover the best things to do in Tours, France for one day. You’ll also find what are the most famous chateaux to visit near the city and some restaurant recommendations.

At the end of the blog post, you can find a map of this itinerary (with all attractions and restaurants’ websites).

What to do in Tours in one day

Breakfast at l’atelier du talemelier.

• Visit Basilique Saint-Martin de Tours

Tour de l’Horloge and Tour de Charlemagne

• Have a cup of coffee at Place Plumereau
• Admire Hôtel Goüin

Lunch at Les Gens Heureux

• Visit Saint-Gatien Cathedral

Hôtel de Ville de Tours

• Admire the art at Musée des Beaux-Arts
• Take a walk in the Botanical Garden
• Visit the quirky Musée de Compagnonnage

09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Start your one day in Tours with breakfast at L’Atelier du Talemelier or Kat’s Coffee . L’Atelier du Talemelier is a great bakery which offers quality pastries and sandwiches. However, if you prefer to enjoy some delicious cakes with your coffee, head to Kat’s Coffee.

Basilique Saint-Martin de Tours

10:00 AM – 10:25 AM Basilique Saint-Martin de Tours (Basilica of St. Martin) is dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, the third bishop of Tours. It was built over the traditional burial site of the saint in the 5th century AD. During the centuries, the small basilica was replaced several times with larger structures.

The basilica in a Neo-byzantine style that you see today dates from the 19th century. However, you can still see some of the remains of the older Romanesque edifice – the western clock tower and Tour de Charlemagne (Charlemagne Tower). They are located just a few steps away from the current church.

Inside the crypt, you’ll find the tomb of Saint Martin.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Tour de l’Horloge (Clock Tower) and Tour de Charlemagne are the only remnants of the impressive structure of the 11th-century Romanesque Basilica of Saint Martin.

Tour de Charlemagne was built on the site of the tomb of Luitgard, the last wife of Charlemagne. The king was so greatly affected by her death in 800, that he decided that Luitgard would be buried in the Basilica of Saint Martin. In the 19th century, the Charlemagne Tower was converted into a water tower.

Although, it’s not possible to visit the towers, take a few moments and admire their structure. Just imagine the grandeur of the 11th-century Romanesque basilica, of which these towers were part!

Place Plumereau

10:50 AM – 11:05 AM Place Plumereau is the heart of the historic centre of Tours. It is a lively square with bars and restaurants, framed by charming 15th-century half-timbered houses. A popular place to sit and watch the world go by!

The square is named in honour of Charles Plumereau, a municipal councillor of Tours, who bequeathed 3000 francs to the city.

Hôtel Goüin

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM This Renaissance palace served as a private mansion of a family of silk merchants in the 15th century. The façade with its beautiful arches is a real masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. So don’t miss to take a quick look and admire the exterior!

Hôtel Goüin is named after a family of Breton bankers who purchased the building in 1738. And don’t be fooled by the word hotel, this is not an actual hotel, but a museum for temporary art exhibitions.

12:00 PM – 02:00 PM For lunch head to Les Gens Heureux . This typical French restaurant offers a small selection of interesting dishes with a unique combination of flavours.

Saint-Gatien Cathedral

02:00 PM – 02:30 PM Tours Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Gatien) is dedicated to the first bishop of Tours – Saint Gatianus. Built between 1170 and 1547, it reflects the development of the Gothic style of architecture. Some of the cathedral’s highlights include the spectacular 13th-14th century stained glass windows and an Italian-style organ.

The cathedral houses the tombs of the children of Anne de Bretagne and Charles VII. Also, you’ll find a chapel dedicated to Joan of Arc. She had met with Charles VII here in Tours, an important meeting which became a turning point in the Hundred Years’ War.

02:45 PM – 03:00 PM The last stop of this Tours itinerary is the town hall, Hôtel de Ville de Tours. Take your time and enjoy its magnificent Renaissance Revival façade.

The town hall was built between 1896 and 1904 by the famous architect Victor Laloux. It is the same architect who designed the Orsay museum in Paris!

Dinner at La Maison des Halles

Finish your one day in Tours with dinner at La Maison des Halles . The wine list here is great and the menu is excellent (don’t miss the desserts – the best I’ve had during a week in France).

More ideas for your one day in Tours, France

Museum of fine arts.

The Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux-Arts) is housed in the former bishop’s palace. The museum owns a remarkable collection of Italian Primitives from the 14th-15th centuries. Among them are two renaissance paintings by Andrea Mantegna, considered masterpieces. You’ll also find many artworks by Delacroix, Degas, Monet, Rembrandt, Rubens and Rodin.

Don’t miss the staggering cedar tree at the museum entrance, which is over 200 years old!

Castle of Tours

Close to the cathedral, you’ll find the Castle of Tours (Château de Tours). Built in the 11th century, this small chateau served as a residence of the Carolingian dynasty. Today, it houses contemporary exhibitions of paintings and photographs .

Church of Saint Julien

The Church of Saint Julien (Église Saint-Julien de Tours) is a part of a former Benedictine abbey founded in the 6th century. Most of the church is in Romanesque style and dates back to the 13th century.

Tours Botanical Garden

Founded in 1843, the Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanique de Tours) is the oldest city park. It’s a lovely area with lots of wildlife and thematic gardens – greenhouses, orchards, medical gardens, arboretums and many others. There is also a petting zoo with farm animals like donkeys, sheep, rabbits and poultry!

Musée de Compagnonnage

Musée de Compagnonnage occupies the dormitory at the former Abbey of Saint-Julien. This quirky museum is dedicated to the city’s trade guilds. The exhibition represents various objects related to metalwork, tailoring, culinary, shoemaking and woodcarving.

Where to stay in Tours, France

If you intend to use Tours as a base to explore the Loire castles, take a look at my recommendations below on where to stay. You’ll find most of the historic attractions and restaurants in the area between the Loire River and the Central Railway station. So, I’d advise you to look for accommodations in this area, because you’ll be within walking distance of everything.

Perfectly located in the heart of Tours, just a short walk from everything. Also, the hotel features a good bistro-style restaurant and a wellness centre with Spa, hammam and heated indoor pool. Why book – a short walk from the Old Town and Tours train station, heated indoor pool, private parking

Les Trésorières is an excellent choice for an upscale stay in Tours. Central quiet location and bright spacious room. A great wellness area, featuring a hammam, sauna and an indoor pool. Why book – at walking distance to the Old Town and Tours train station, indoor pool, parking nearby

Getting around in Tours, France

Find here a detailed map of this Tours walking itinerary.

The Old Town of Tours is very compact and you can easily explore it by walking in less than an hour.

How to get to Tours, France

Tours is well connected to other major cities in France by train. For example, it’s less than a 2 hours journey from Paris Gare Montparnasse. Tours station (Gare de Tours) is the city’s main railway station. It’s located just a short walk from the Old Town.

Check timetables and book train tickets online at SNCF official website .

Tours is divided into three different types of zones – red, orange and blue. The first two are limited to 3 hours of parking, while the blue one – to 5 hours. However, parking in the Old Town is free on Sundays and Monday – Saturday (between 12 PM – 2 PM and 6:30 PM – 9 AM).

If you’re arriving by car I’d recommend booking a hotel with parking or using any of the paid car parks in the city centre (see a list of all car parks here ).

Day trips from Tours, France

Loire valley chateaux.

The central location of Tours makes it a great base to explore the chateaux of Loire Valley. You’ll find a few of the most popular castles just a short train ride away. For more information, take a look at my guide on how to visit the Loire Valley .

Here are the most famous chateaux you can visit near Tours:

• Château de Chenonceau – known as Château des Dames, it’s the most beautiful Renaissance castle of Loire Valley
• Château de Chambord – this royal residence is one of the largest chateaux in France
• Château de Blois – home to 7 kings and 10 queens of France between the 13th and 17th centuries
• Château d’Amboise – the place where Leonardo Da Vinci spent his last years and where he is buried
• Château de Chaumont – a fairytale 10th-century castle, once home to Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers
• Château de Villandry – is known for its beautiful French Gardens, which consist of several terraces of renaissance gardens

Blois is one of the most charming towns in the Loire Valley. The city is known for its royal chateau and the Cathedral of Saint-Louis, a Gothic masterpiece. For more information, take a look at my travel guide on how to spend one day in Blois .

How to get to Blois Take a train from Gare de Tours to Gare de Blois – Chambord (40min journey). From there, it’s a 10min walk to the Old Town and the chateau.

Located just a short train ride away, Angers is a great option for a day trip from Tours. The city is famous for its castle, the ancient seat of the Plantagenet dynasty and the Apocalypse tapestry, the largest medieval tapestry in the world. Find out more in my travel guide to the best things to do in Angers .

How to get to Angers Take a train from Gare de Tours to Gare d’Angers Saint-Laud (50min journey). From the central train station, it’s about a 10min walk to the city centre.

How many days in Tours, France

Is one day in tours enough.

The city of Tours can be easily visited in less than a day. In fact, most of the people come not for sightseeing but to use the city as a base to explore the nearby castles. Still, there is plenty to see, so dedicate at least half a day to this charming town.

Best time to visit Tours, France

If you intend to visit Tours as a part of your Loire Valley trip, do it in the months of May, June or September. Crowds are fewer and the weather is not hot, but nice and warm.

Faqs about visiting Tours, France

Tours is one of the largest cities in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. It is worth visiting not only for the impressive Saint-Gatien Cathedral and the Renaissance Hotel Gouïn, but also for the picturesque half-timbered houses. Thanks to its central location, the city is an excellent base to explore the castles of the Loire Valley.

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Thank you for the blog which covers Tours in depth. We are travelling On Nov 07th to Blois to see three castles and unfortunately all public transport stops on Nov 05th. We don’t have car. Apart from Taxi any other alternate solution ?

Many Thanks -Yoga

Unfortunately, there is no other option, but a taxi. However, there are still a lot of castles, which are are reachable by train – Château de Chenonceau, Château de Blois, Château de Chaumont, Château d’Amboise, Château d’Angers, Château de Langeais, Château de Saumur, Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, Château de Loches, Château de Chinon and Château de Meung-sur-Loire.

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Duration : 1h30 - Price : 10€ The Tours Loire Valley Tourist Office and the city of Tours offer a thematic tour of the Old Town of Tours, led by a guide. A guided tour of the emblematic Vieux Tours district around Place Plumereau, led by an expert guide.  Medieval half-timbered and stone houses stand side by side with exceptional townhouses. These mansions bear witness to the prosperity of this part of town, which grew up around a huge collegiate church dedicated to Saint Martin. Once home to the saint's body, it was the center of one of the oldest pilgrimages in Christendom. This tour has been awarded the Ville d'Art et d'Histoire label.

Enjoy the destination's must-see attractions: Castle and Gardens of Villandry, Castle of Azay-le-Rideau, Castle of Tours, Centre of Contemporary Creation Olivier Debré, Fine Arts Museum, « Compagnonnage » Museum, Natural History Museum, Saint-Cosme Priory, Psalette Cloister and a guided tour of Tours. This 48h Pass also includes bike hire, access to the little tourist train (available end of March 2024) and exclusive benefits from our partners (e.g. €3 discount per player with Escape Yourself, 10% discount in the pub « Au temps des Rois »)

Discover the Loire Valley and visit its 2 most prestigious castles in one great day: impressive Château de Chambord and stunning Château de Chenonceau. Learn about the intimate little secrets of the French Kings who once lived there. Enjoy off-the-crowd panoramic views thanks to your local guide, benefit from wealth of thrilling genuine details and funny anecdotes and make the most of this exciting day. Program: 9.30am: Departure from Tours. Meet your friendly guide in front of the Tourist Office in the city of Tours (just in front of the train station). Everybody's here? Let’s start the day! 9:30am: Start in front of the Tourist Office in the city of Tours, and get into our minivan, off to Chenonceau! Next step is Château de Chenonceau! On the way, get a good look at lovely privately owned châteaux but also other must-see castles of Loire Valley such as: Cheverny, Chaumont, Amboise, Montrichard... Chenonceau: this is the most visited historical monument in France after Château de Versailles. Admire this stunning chateau and its unique gallery, built on a bridge across the Cher River. With your guide, stroll through the gorgeously-manicured gardens à la Française named after the famous ladies who lived there: "Catherine de Médicis" and "Diane de Poitiers". Once inside, take your time to appreciate the refined architecture and feminine influence that prevails in each room of this renowned chateau, all decorated with beautiful antiques and the most divine fresh flower arrangements. The kitchens, the Queen bedroom, the Gallery... your tour guide will show you all the beautiful rooms of this incredible place. Lunch will take place off the beaten path. You will enjoy a typical French lunch in a lovely private château of Loire Valley, built by Jean le Breton! Start with the visit of this unique familly Château, meet the family and discover all the authentic rooms and lovely surroundings of this haven of piece. After the visit, hosted by the French Countess who lives there permanently, indulge in the nice and cozy atmosphere with tasty food and local Loire Valley wine. This experience will make you feel like the owner of the place! More than a chateau, this work of art is a glorious historical place that will take you to the heart of the Loire Valley and the Renaissance era. Your guide will make this trip back in time a fun and captivating experience. He will tell you everything about the history of the castle, built by the famous King François 1er. Unforgettable! Once inside, your guide will select for you the most emblematic rooms to visit: the double helix staircase, the chapel, the terrace...He will also share with you memorable anecdotes and point at hidden details of interest and breathtaking views of the château. So get ready to travel back in time of French Renaissance! After this exceptional visit, your tour-guide will advise you some spots to get a impressive view of the chateau. A spectacular day you will never forget. 5.30pm: Back to the Tourist Office in Tours

Duration : 45mn - Price : from 50 € Come aboard a tuk-tuk for an original tour of the city of Tours! For 45 minutes, Pascal will be delighted to take you to discover the city's most emblematic sites: the old town of Tours, Les Halles, the Quartier des Arts, the Basilica Saint-Martin and, of course, the riverside of the Loire.

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Located in the department of Indre-et-Loire , in central France, Loire Valley , the town of Tours Chambray-lès-Tours borders or to Joue-les-Tours. Nice and full of charm, it gives off a live single softness. In a pleasant, visitors enjoy the footpaths, cycle paths or the many parks that dot the town.

After changing its name several times over the centuries, the city became definitively Chambray-lès-Tours in 1918, whose origins come from the ancient Gallo-Roman owner installed on the site, Cambarius. Ideally located, the city allows to explore the area and enjoy all the medieval cities such as Tours, Amboise or the various castles of the Loire installed nearby.

Geographical information

Nearest cities & towns, things to see and do.

Pleasant and spirited, the city of Chambray-lès-Tours has a modest architectural heritage.

Passing visitors will appreciate the charm of the Saint-Symphorien church, the baptismal font or statues are not without interest. The building also houses beautiful stained glass windows attributed to the famous House Lobin Tours.

In the city, everything is designed to make life easier for pedestrians and other cyclists with many bike paths and other pedestrian routes. Around Chambray-lès-Tours, green spaces allow to rest in the middle of nature, quiet.

Places of interest

Events and festivities.

Chambray-lès-Tours The weekly market is held all year round on Thursdays and Sundays from 8 am to 21h.

Every January, Chambray-lès-Tours hosts the copper festival. On this occasion was organized a concert of brass classes Tours Conservatory and municipal schools of music in the city.

Every year, the city offers its K Far Festival, with concerts of different styles organized over two days.

Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities.

Restaurants

Bed & breakfasts

Vacation rentals

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Campanile Tours Chambray-lès-Tours - 3-star hotel

Your Campanile Tours - Chambray les Tours Hotel Restaurant is situated on the outskirts of Tours and less than a kilometre.

Your hotel in Tours benefits.

For your meetings in Tours, the hotel has a conference room, which is flooded with daylight and can accommodate up to 25 people in a U shape.

Our 3 star hotel has a private and secure car park, which is available of charge, as well as Wifi access.

Come and discover the many Castles of the Loire Valley, the historic city centre of Tours, the gastronomy and vineyards that Tours has to offer, rich and preserved natural spaces, a wide variety of shows and a multitude of cycle tracks (the “Loire by bike” route is 800 km.

We have 53 rooms, including double, twin and adjoining rooms as well as rooms adapted for people with reduced mobility. Some rooms are equipped with a foldaway bed in order to accommodate families.

A welcoming area where you can dine any time of the day or night. Discover Le CAFÉ a new space ideal for relaxing, working or dining. You will enjoy its tasty dishes and the comfort of its cosy atmosphere.

Plush and stylish area

A selection of tasty and imaginative dishes to enjoy alone or share

Dishes to enjoy alone or share

Hot and cold drinks

Come enjoy our savoury cuisine

Campanile TOURS SUD - Chambray les Tours offers regional, traditional, light or family-style cuisine.

When it comes to food, you can have things any way you like.

You can also eat as much as you like at our hors-d’œuvre, cheese and dessert .

Room service is guaranteed (with reservation) until 10 p.m.

For your business trips or family holidays, your hotel in Torcy offers you all the services to facilitate your stay: - Facilities for guests with reduced mobility - Free WIFI in all rooms - Hairdryer and iron available at the reception

Standard Room - Next Generation

Services & amenities

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Very Good Summary of 1381 reviews

Service 4.7

Location 4.6

Breakfast 4.1

Cleanliness 4

Popular among couples

• Good accessibility by car
• Clean rooms
• Comfortable beds

The Restaurant

Opening hours.

• 06:30 - 10:00

Types of cooking

• Buffet Breakfast
• Children's menu
• Special Vegetarian Menu

Payment methods

• Credit cards
• Phone : +33 2 47 27 95 00

Contact and location

7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m. (Paris time) - Cost of a local call

Meetings and Events

Meeting rooms

Privatizations.

Meeting room types and capacities :

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Campanile will make the pleasure of being together last longer! With our Long stay offer you will receive up to 20% discount on stays of three nights or more.

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The Originals City, Hôtel Le Garden, Tours Sud

2, Mail de la Papoterie, 37170 Chambray-lès-Tours, France – Great location - show map

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The Originals City, Hôtel Le Garden, Tours Sud is set outside the city of Tours, 8.1 mi from Gloriette Golf Club and Touraine Golf Club. A buffet breakfast is prepared daily and French cuisine is served in the on-site restaurant. Decorated in a modern style, the rooms are all equipped with an LCD TV . Free WiFi access is provided and the private bathrooms include free toiletries. With free private parking on site, The Originals City, Hôtel Le Garden is located 1.9 mi from the A10 motorway and Château de Villandry is 12 mi away. It is within 19 mi of the vineyards of the Loire Valley.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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• Family rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Very Good Breakfast

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Restaurants 1 restaurant on site.

• Cuisine French
• Ambience Traditional
• Dietary options Vegetarian

Amenities of The Originals City, Hôtel Le Garden, Tours Sud Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

• Toilet paper
• Private Bathroom
• Free toiletries
• Wardrobe or closet
• Outdoor furniture
• Streaming service (like Netflix)
• Flat-screen TV
• Satellite channels
• Kids' meals Additional charge
• Special diet meals (on request)
• Accessible parking
• Private check-in/out
• Invoice provided
• Fire extinguishers
• CCTV outside property
• CCTV in common areas
• Smoke alarms
• Smoke-free property
• Soundproof rooms
• Lowered sink
• Toilet with grab rails
• Wheelchair accessible

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Child policies.

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

The fine print Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurant is opened from Monday to Saturday during the Spring Summer season and from Monday to Thursday during Autumn and Winter.

Please note that extra beds must be confirmed by the property on the telephone.

The restaurant is closed every Sunday.

Pets are not accepted in the restaurant and the breakfast room.

Please inform The Originals City, Hôtel Le Garden, Tours Sud of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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What are the check-in and check-out times at The Originals City, Hôtel Le Garden, Tours Sud?

Check-in at The Originals City, Hôtel Le Garden, Tours Sud is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

What type of room can I book at The Originals City, Hôtel Le Garden, Tours Sud?

What kind of breakfast is served at the originals city, hôtel le garden, tours sud.

Guests staying at The Originals City, Hôtel Le Garden, Tours Sud can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

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How far is The Originals City, Hôtel Le Garden, Tours Sud from the center of Chambray-lès-Tours?

The Originals City, Hôtel Le Garden, Tours Sud is 1.1 miles from the center of Chambray-lès-Tours. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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Yes, The Originals City, Hôtel Le Garden, Tours Sud is popular with guests booking family stays.

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Château de Plessis les Tours

Château de plessis les tours, an elegant mansion.

Today, the Château de Plessis les Tours is in the La Riche , a district that stretches on the western fringes of the city of Tours.

However, what remains of the original castle is a stately manor-house with an elegant facade adorned with red brick and stone.

This architectural gem has undergone extensive restoration over the centuries, first in the 19th century and later in the latter half of the 20th century.

It once was an integral part of a sprawling U-shaped castle commissioned by King Louis XI in the 15th century. Despite the passage of time and numerous renovations, the building has steadfastly preserved many of its distinctive architectural features, and still stands on its original foundations.

Who was King Louis XI?

The enigmatic and ruthless King Louis XI (1461-1483) amassed a host of adversaries throughout his reign.

A staunch opponent of feudalism, he incurred the wrath of the aristocracy by replacing his father’s advisers with commoners. His tenure was marked by relentless efforts to reclaim vast fiefdoms, employing both cunning diplomacy and military might to subdue the Great Vassals.

Embracing the mantra of “Divide and Conquer,” Louis XI orchestrated the annexation of Maine, Anjou, Touraine, and Provence into the French Crown by 1481. He also inherited the rights over the Kingdom of Naples from King René , which he opted not to pursue, demonstrating strategic foresight.

Further consolidating his dominion, Louis XI seized Picardie , Artois, Bourgogne , and Franche-Comté from the Duke of Burgundy’s sole daughter, while also acquiring Roussillon from the Spanish monarch. Through astute maneuvering, he ascended to absolute power, effectively dismantling the feudal system and cementing his legacy as a formidable monarch.

Château de Plessis les Tours, Louis XI’s last residence

Despite his reputation as a formidable ruler, Louis XI was also a ‘builder’!

He oversaw the construction of the magnificent fortress of Langeais and elevated Tours to the status of France’s capital. Balancing his time between the historic castle of Amboise and the austere Château de Plessis les Tours, he eventually retired to the latter.

Yet, throughout his life, Louis XI harbored a pervasive fear of assassination. Displaying a hint of paranoia, he fortified the castle with towering ramparts adorned with iron bars and spikes, while maintaining a vigilant troop of bowmen on constant guard.

Ironically, he died from natural causes at the Château de Plessis les Tours on August 30, 1483, at the age of 60.

Plessis les Tours is definitively worth the detour when visiting the city of Tours.

Department of Indre-et-Loire – City of Tours – La Riche district Coordinates: Lat 47.382475 – Long 0.660585

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Campanile Tours Sud Joué-lès-Tours - Hotel

Welcome to hotel campanile tours-sud joue-les-tours.

Come and stay in the peace and quiet, surrounded by greenery, near the Parc des Bretonnières south of Tours. Our Campanile hotel-restaurant is 5 minutes.

Accommodation in a contemporary setting

Wi-Fi, luxury bedding and quality services. Our en-suite bathrooms have baths or walk-in showers.

New restaurant with terrace open to all

Restaurant open 7 days a week:

Meal trays available for reservation until 22:00

Prime location near Tours for meetings and seminars

Sports and outdoor activities near the hotel

The park and lac des Bretonnières, within walking distance of the hotel, offer a wide range of nature activities. Supervised swimming in the summer, yacht club, sailing, paddling, walking or jogging, the place is ideal for a stay with family or friends. For golf lovers, the Gloriette golf course, 4 km.

Rooms and features

The Campanile Hotel Joué-Lès-Tours offers 51 modern and comfortable rooms that will make you feel at home!   29 double and 22 single rooms are available.

Each one of our rooms features high quality bedding, a private bathroom, a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi access, and a desk.

A welcoming area where you can dine any time of the day or night. Discover Le CAFÉ a new space ideal for relaxing, working or dining. You will enjoy its tasty dishes and the comfort of its cosy atmosphere.

Plush and stylish area

A selection of tasty and imaginative dishes to enjoy alone or share

Dishes to enjoy alone or share

Hot and cold drinks

Great dining

Enjoy a range of delicious dishes at our onsite restaurant.

Room service

Room service is available until 10pm but must be booked in advance.

For your business trips or family holidays, your hotel in Torcy offers you all the services to facilitate your stay: - Facilities for guests with reduced mobility - Free WIFI in all rooms - Hairdryer and iron available at the reception

Standard Room - Next Generation

Services & amenities

Main services and amenities, the little extras of the hotel, the reviews of our customers on the hotel campanile tours sud - joué lès tours.

Very Good Summary of 662 reviews

Location 4.6

Service 4.6

Breakfast 4.4

Popular among couples

• Great reception

Catering solution for our guest

The restaurant, opening hours.

• 19:00 - 21:30

Payment methods

• Credit cards
• Phone : +1 1 02 47 67 24 89

Contact and location

7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m. (Paris time) - Cost of a local call

How to reach the hotel ?

Take advantage of our exceptional offers.

Early Deals

It’s time to plan your vacation: 20% discount on your stays from July 5, 2024 to January 5, 2025. Member of the loyalty program? Enjoy an extra 10% discount

Sport offer

For sport lovers: enjoy our sports offer with up to 30% off and personalized services. Whether it's a weekend, public holiday, or school break, you are welcome!

Long Stay Offer

Campanile will make the pleasure of being together last longer! With our Long stay offer you will receive up to 20% discount on stays of three nights or more.

Escape offer

Weekends, public holidays or during school vacations: to share even more good times, there’s a 15% discount for 2 nights or more at Campanile! When is your next trip?

Senior offer

– 10% off the daily rate for anyone over the age of 60. Come and share some good times in one of our 350 hotels!

Share delicious moments with your loved ones, thanks to our half-board offer, which includes accommodation, breakfast and dinner (two or three courses)

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Whether you’re an art connoisseur, a history enthusiast, or a curious traveler, the Louvre beckons, promising an enchanting odyssey of creativity and heritage. Prepare to be captivated, inspired, and transported into the depths of artistic brilliance as we embark on an exploration of the Louvre—a timeless sanctuary where the past and present intertwine in a dance of beauty.

What to know before visiting

1. Master the Art of Skip-the-Line Tickets: Ah, the Louvre—the treasure trove of art and history. But, let’s face it, nobody wants to spend precious vacation time waiting in line. Opt for skip-the-line tickets, easily purchased online.

2. Plan Your adventure in the Artistic Wonderland: The Louvre is vast, actually the biggest museum in the world ! So you can’t see everything, simply plan the rooms you would want to see and have fun! Download the Louvre’s official app to access interactive maps and guided tours.

3. Embrace Comfortable Footwear for the Marathon: Trust us, it’s huge ! So prepare for comfortable footwear, maybe water and not something with a sharp timetable afterwards.

4. Know Your Photography Etiquette: Picture this: you, in front of the iconic Mona Lisa, camera poised for the perfect shot. But wait, there’s an art to art photography.

Inside the famous crowded room where the Mona Lisa (La Joconde) is located

Time & Opening hours

The Louvre’s opening hours are dynamic, welcoming visitors daily except Tuesdays. Explore its vast treasures from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with night hours until 9:45 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Be sure to check for any special closures or changes, ensuring a seamless journey into this iconic cultural haven.

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Tour With A Private Guide

Below are the tours provided by Walid, the licensed guide that took us around Le Louvre for a tour to see the essentials under 3 hours. At this occasion, you can use the code FRENCHIES24 to get a 10% discount on your guided tour. (To be used on the experience below only)

Small Group Tour With A Guide

Adults: €22, Free for those under 18.

Yes, for skip-the-line access .

Yes, book in advance for insights .

Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory.

Yes, without a flash.

Yes, EU students under 26 enter free.

Yes, with elevators and ramps.

3 hours to a full day.

No, but there are on-site cafes.

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Les Misérables

'les miserables' returns to philadelphia, directed by bucks county native brendan stackhouse.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- "Les Miserables" is one of the world's most popular musicals.

It's been seen by over 130 million people around the world and Tuesday night, it returns to the Academy of Music in Center City Philadelphia.

This production has a very special local connection.

"I saw it for the first time in 2001 at the Forrest Theater," says Brendan Stackhouse. "It was actually one of the first shows I saw ever saw."

And now, Stackhouse, a Bucks County native, gets to see "Les Miserables" almost every single day - sometimes twice a day.

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He's the current resident director for the touring production, which opens at the Academy of Music this week.

"It's surreal to be able to do this," he says. "I've seen so many shows at the Academy and at theaters across Philly growing up. To be able to be part of one of them is really awesome!"

Stackhouse has been touring the country with the show for the past seven months.

"I go city to city every night with it, and I am basically in charge of making sure that the show looks good and stays tight and is artistically maintained," Stackhouse explains.

Stackhouse says seeing the show at the Forrest Theater more than two decades ago was like a calling.

"I thought, 'I could potentially do that! This is what I want to do,'" he recalls.

Those moments can be quite formative, especially for young people. He sees his younger self in each crowd, knowing how so many kids will leave the theater with that same dream.

In fact, his younger brother will see the show for the first time this week at the Academy of Music.

Many of the current cast members have also toured at the Academy of Music before and are eager to bring it back.

"Everyone is saying it is their favorite theater and their favorite city to play," Stackhouse says. "To be able to do two weeks there is great. I'm really proud of that, actually. I take a lot of ownership of that!"

"Les Miserables" opens Tuesday, August 27 at the Academy of Music and runs through September 8th.

Ensemble Arts Philly is offering our 6abc viewers an exclusive discount where you can save 20% on select performances with the code LESMIZ6ABC.

For tickets, visit EnsembleArtsPhilly.org.

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BIENVENUE AU GÎTE LES TOURS

Au cœur des vignes et des oliviers de Provence, nous accueillons nos hôtes

dans un cadre d'exception, lieu de convivialité et de détente. Nous avons aménagé une partie du Château Les Tours en un grand gîte : notre maison familiale de 6 chambres

permet de réunir confortablement 15 personnes.

Cette demeure du XVIIe  siècle, fraîche par construction, a été climatisée pour plus de confort quelle que soit la saison. Elle se situe dans la région des Côtes du Rhône et des Côtes du Ventoux.

En ce sens, de vastes espaces ont été pensés, décorés et équipés  pour les familles, les épicuriens, les sportifs et les professionnels. On vous attend pour  y célébrer vos fêtes de famille, pour déguster les spécialités locales, gravir le mont Ventoux ou pour travailler au bord de la piscine.

Grande maison familiale,

pour profiter entre amis ou en famille

de la douceur de la Provence.

ÉQUIPEMENTS & ACTIVITÉS

Accès gratuit et illimité

Linge de Maison

Lits faits à votre arrivée

Jeux d'extérieurs

Tennis de table, pétanque & Mölkky 

Cyclotourisme​

Garage à vélo fermé

et suggestions de balades tous niveaux

Entre vignes et oliviers ...

La piscine privative

Les Tours, son gîte et la cave toute proche

Oliviers Provence

ILS ONT SÉJOURNÉ AU GÎTE LES TOURS

ENGAGEMENT COVID-19

A u Gîte Les Tours, nous faisons de votre santé une priorité.

Le gîte est nettoyé, désinfecté et aéré avant votre arrivée: nous utilisons des produits détergents désinfectants certifiés conformes.

Les draps, serviettes et textiles sont nettoyés à 60°C selon les réglementations en vigueur.

Conjointement, nos prestataires et nos fournisseurs répondent aux mêmes exigences sanitaires que les nôtres, ce qui nous permet de vous offrir un séjour des plus sereins.

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What to know about the 'Central Park Five,' who spoke at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago Thursday are "The Central Park Five," later known as the "Exonerated Five."

The group of Black and Latino men were just teenagers over 30 years ago when they were convicted of the brutal assault and rape of white female jogger at Central Park in Manhattan, New York City.

The high-profile case received national attention as New York officials were criticized as being "soft on crime" and for allowing lawlessness to unfold at the park after police made multiple arrests for assaults in the park that evening.

A little over a week after the jogger was attacked, Donald Trump, at the time a real estate magnate in New York, called for the return of the death penalty for murder in full-page advertisements in New York newspapers. Although the jogger barely survived the attack, Trump said he was motivated to run the ad following the attack.

"I want to hate these muggers and murderers," Trump wrote. "They should be forced to suffer and, when they kill, they should be executed for their crimes."

After a serial rapist confessed to attacking the jogger, the convictions for the Central Park Five were vacated in 2002. The case then became an example of racial profiling, discrimination and inequality in the justice system and media.

Who are the 'Central Park Five?'

Originally six teenagers were indicted for the assault, but charges against Steven Lopez were dropped after Lopez pleaded guilty to a different assault.

The remaining five — Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise — were convicted of the offenses and spent between 7 and 13 years in prison.

Once exonerated, most of the men became activists. All of them, except McCray, spoke at the DNC on Thursday along longtime activist and Rev. Al Sharpton. Salaam was elected to the New York City Council last year.

What happened the night of the attack?

On April 19, 1989, at about 9 p.m., dozens of teenagers committed several attacks, assaults and robberies against people patronizing the park.

While jogging, a 28-year-old woman was knocked down and dragged nearly 100 yards off the road and violently assaulted and raped. At about 1:30 a.m., the woman was found tied up in a shallow ravine.

The first police officer who saw her said: "She was beaten as badly as anybody I've ever seen beaten. She looked like she was tortured."

Who was arrested and confessed?

Police arrested six teens in connection to the attack despite none of their DNA matching the DNA from the crime scene, instead police said the results were "inconclusive."

Lopez denied any knowledge of the jogger but named the other five as possibly being involved.

The boys, between ages 14 and 16, confessed to being accomplices in the attack but all denied having anything to do with the sexual assault. Within two weeks, each of the boys recanted their confessions, saying they were coerced by police who promised they'd be going home.

In 2014, the Exonerated Five settled a federal lawsuit with New York City for $41 million.

Trials lead to convictions

One trial was held for McCray, Salaam and Santana, while a second trial was held for Richardson and Wise.

McCray, Salaam and Santana were acquitted of attempted murder, but convicted of assault and rape of the female jogger, and convicted of assault and robbery of a male jogger.

Richardson was the only one convicted of the attempted murder of the female jogger, in addition to sodomy and assault of her. Wise was acquitted of rape and attempted murder, but convicted of less charges in the attack after saying he restrained and fondled the jogger. Similarly, they were convicted to charges related to a second male jogger.

"I look upon this legal lynching as a test by my God Allah," Salaam said at his sentencing hearing. "I and many others know I told the truth. I would never disrespect my own religion by lying," and he told the judge to "give me the max," as "sooner or later the truth will come out."

After the verdict was read at his trial, Wise shouted at the prosecutor: "You're going to pay for this. Jesus is going to get you. You made this up."

During their time incarcerated, the five maintained their innocence. Santana was released in 1995; McCray in 1996; and Salaam and Richardson in 1997. Wise was released in 2002.

How was the real attacker caught?

While being held at a prison in upstate New York, Wise met Matias Reyes, who confessed to raping the female jogger. Wise informed a corrections officer.

Reyes, who was 17 at the time of the attack, confessed in 2002 to the assault and rape of the female jogger. He said he acted alone and his DNA matched, according to authorities. He further admitted to raping four women, killing one, and was interrupted after robbing a fifth during the summer of 1989. He was sentenced to 33½ years to life.

When did the 'Central Park Five' become the 'Exonerated Five?'

Due to statute of limitations in New York, Reyes was not charged, but it led to the exoneration of the Central Park Five.

The New York Supreme Court vacated the convictions on Dec. 19, 2002. They were also removed from the state's sex offender registry and no longer required to check-in with authorities in-person every three months.

What has Trump said since?

A defense attorney from the case would later say he felt the juries were influenced by Trump's ads in 1989. Trump commented on the 2014 settlement in an opinion article for New York Daily News.

He said the settlement was "a disgrace," and that the men were likely guilty. "Settling doesn't mean innocence," Trump said. "Speak to the detectives on the case and try listening to the facts. These young men do not exactly have the pasts of angels."

During his 2016 presidential campaign, Trump said the Exonerated Five were still guilty. U.S. Sen. John McCain was critical of Trump at the time. He said that Trump's responses were "outrageous statements about the innocent men in the case." He cited this as among his reasons to retract his endorsement of Trump.

In 2019, Trump said he would not apologize , saying the Exonerated Five "admitted their guilt."

Taylor Swift’s Opening Act Maisie Peters Seemingly Responded After Her Eras Tour Performance Was Cruelly Mocked

“Feel so bad for maisie because she achieved her dream of opening for taylor only to have haters ruin it,” one person tweeted.

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On Monday, British singer Maisie Peters fulfilled her childhood dream when she performed in front of 90,000 people as an opener for Taylor Swift .

Maisie took to the stage before Taylor’s other support act, Paramore , on the seventh London date of her record-breaking Eras Tour. 

When Maisie’s appearance was announced earlier this month, the 24-year-old star could not contain her joy as she wrote on Instagram: “Supporting taylor swift has been my dream since i was 12 years old and watched the love story music video for the first time.”

She added at the time: “It is such an honour to be part of something so special and iconic and i already know im gonna have the time of my life :’) thank u dr @taylorswift . SCREAM !!!!!”

Then, on Sunday night, Maisie shared a video of herself being too excited to sleep ahead of the career high. This excitement continued to be palpable all through Monday, with Maisie documenting her rehearsal.

Sharing photos from the Eras Tour stage, she wrote : “Eras i’ll see u at 4:55 if i don’t pass out from excitement before then 🫶🫶🫶🫶”

And after the show, Maisie posted two  photos  of herself with Taylor alongside pictures of her performance, writing: “Long live 😭✨🤍 thank you @taylorswift for everything, forever <3”

She added in a separate post : “I got to live my dream last night at the eras tour, and i don’t think i’ll ever get over it :’))))) seeing so many of u singing in the crowd made my heart BURST, and then getting to scream every lyric at my first ever taylor swift show after (!!!! can u believe it!!!) was literally the most magic i’ve ever experienced.”

“It was exactly as i hoped it would be except better,” Maisie added. “I met my hero and i haven’t stopped smiling since. IDK HOW IT GETS BETTER THAN THIS FR <3333”

However, Maisie’s night was seemingly tarnished when she faced widespread mockery for a clip that she posted from her Eras Tour performance.

In the clip, Maisie has slightly altered the lyrics to one of her biggest songs, “Lost the Breakup,” to: “You say: ‘Wow, hey, it’s been forever, you want to get a drink, like, together?’ / I say: ‘I’m kinda busy, like, I’m with Taylor tonight!’ / No shit, I won the breakup .” 

The star captioned the video: “I just performed at the eras tour … if that’s not winning the breakup idk what is,” also adding: “That was so surreal eras wow thank u sm i’ll never recover from how special that was :’)))))”

However, the video did not land as anticipated, and Maisie’s vocals faced incredibly harsh criticism in the comments of her posts on both Instagram and TikTok . 

Somebody else then posted the clip to X alongside the shady caption : “Is this serious?!? 😭😭😭,” where it quickly gained traction from people who were quick to join in with the ridicule. 

Others leaped to Maisie’s defense, pointing out that this particular part of her song isn’t actually sung in the recording, it is spoken dialogue. They also said it is understandable that Maisie may have been nervous performing in front of so many people as the opener for her favorite artist.

“Why is everyone so mean 😭” one person commented on Maisie’s Instagram post. “We have seen Maisie live before and she sounds amazing! 🫶🏼 She clearly must’ve been nervous and SO SHE DAMN SHOULD BE we would be too if we were singing in front of Taylor on her tour HELP! ❤️”

“To all the people hating...did YOU just play the eras tour? no. you didn't. SHE DID 🥰” somebody else added.

And Maisie herself alluded to the backlash on her Instagram story, where she poignantly shared a screenshot of Taylor’s song “ Mean .”

For context, Taylor is believed to have  written this song in response to music critic Bob Lefsetz giving her February 2010 performance with Stevie Nicks a cruel review. 

In the review, Lefsetz claimed that Taylor couldn’t sing and, in a quote that aged particularly badly, that the performance has “shortened her career.”

Writing on her website after “Mean’s” release, Taylor said: “I get it that not everyone is going to like everything that you do, and I get that no matter what, you’re going to be criticized for something. But I also get that there are different kinds of ways to criticize someone. There is constructive criticism. There’s professional criticism. And then, there’s just being mean.”

In the song, Taylor sings: “You can take me down / With just one single blow / But you don't know what you don't know / Someday, I'll be living in a big old city / And all you're ever gonna be is mean / Someday, I'll be big enough so you can't hit me / And all you're ever gonna be is mean.”

She later adds: “I can see you years from now in a bar / Talking over a football game / With that same big loud opinion / But nobody's listening / Washed up and ranting about the same old bitter things / Drunk and grumbling on about how I can't sing / But all you are is mean”

Needless to say, it didn’t take long for Maisie’s followers to connect the song's meaning to her current situation, and many were left heartbroken that she had been made to feel this way.

“Maisie posting ‘mean’ to her story 24 hours after she had the biggest gig of her career because some of y’all are rancid cretins who can’t keep your mouths shut for 0.2 seconds is actually so upsetting,” one popular tweet reads .

“Maisie should not have to post mean on her story a day after the best day of her career i hate all of you,” somebody else wrote . 

Another added : “I saw this story and feel so bad for maisie because she achieved her dream of opening for taylor only to have haters ruin it. my heart hurts so bad for her.”

Still, Maisie seemed keen to put any upset behind her, and immediately followed up her “Mean” screenshot with a selfie and a caption about her return to supporting Noah Kahan on his UK tour.

She wrote: “Anyway birmingham see u in half an hour!!! so excited to be back on the noah tour w u all, who’s gonna sing w me.”

We love you, Maisie! ❤️

Topics in this article

• Taylor Swift
• Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
• Maisie Peters

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Spice’s regression to the safest corners of drill music on her recently released debut album “Y2K!” felt like a defense mechanism to all the critiques. Since she started gaining traction on social media, she proved her propensity for adapting drill to shiny radio-ready singles with Taylor Swift and PinkPantheress. The promise of pop stardom hung in the balance of “Y2K!” Would she go pop, or not?

She altogether didn’t, but that didn’t matter during her Palladium set. “Rap bitch on a pop chart,” she sneered on “Phat Butt” near the beginning of her show. That was the motto for the evening, in which Spice was in full command of her craft and crowd, an aspiring pop star with the raw tools to achieve it. During the 50-minute performance, she exuded pop savvy, from the choreography of “Barbie World” to the freneticism of “Deli.” The banter was almost altogether kept to a minimum — a smile peeked out here and there — but the focus was on doing the most, and with intent.

But Spice held the spotlight, as those magnetic early viral moments promised. It’s difficult for an artist to define their identity in lockstep with their sudden rise to fame, but Spice seems to have handled it with a knowingness, as if it’s all part of a master plan. At the Palladium, Spice was a pop star in practice, able to meet the task at hand but with a clear ambition to supersize it.

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