15th C. – Hótel Goüin, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Now containing the Sociétë Archéologique de Touraine, the Hótel Goüin is a fine Renaissance style mansion in the oldest part of the city.
1630 – Chateau de Cheverny, Loir-et-Cher, France
Architect: Jacques Bougier
Constructed between 1624 and 1630, to designs by the sculptor-architect of Blois,
1775 – Musée de Beaux-Arts, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Imposing house close to the Cathedral which has been converted to house the Musée de Beaux-Arts.
1778 – Pont Wilson, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Crossing the River Loire, is the elegant Pont Wilson. Known locally as the pont de pierre (stone bridge),
1843 – Palais de Justice, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Architect: Jean-Bernard Toussaint & Jacquemin-Bellisle
The Palais de Justice is one of two important buildings on the semicircular Place Jean Jaurès –
1872 – Grand Theatre, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Architect: Léon Rohard
Hidden away in a maze of narrow streets.
1896 – Railway Station, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Architect: Victor Laloux
The fabulous railway station was designed by Victor Laloux for the Compagnie d’Orléans railway company.
1904 – Hotel de Ville, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Architect: Victor Laloux
A very elegant Beaux-Arts style Hôtel de Ville in a prominent site along one of Tours tree lined boulevards.
1924 – Basilique St Martin, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Architect: Victor Laloux
Built over the tomb of St Martin,
1927 – Printemps, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, France
Architect: Eugène Devernois
An unusual looking department store in the main shopping district of Tours.
