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. He also designed their terminus in Paris,
The fabulous railway station was designed by Victor Laloux for the Compagnie d’Orléans railway company. He also designed their terminus in Paris,
Built over the tomb of St Martin, the basilica is much smaller that its predessor which was destroyed at the end of the 18th century.
The Orsay station, the masterpiece of modernism and industry in 1900 greatly influenced the architecture of American stations.
A very elegant Beaux-Arts style Hôtel de Ville in a prominent site along one of Tours tree lined boulevards.
Victor Laloux, who was awarded the Prix de Rome in 1878 is remembered as a great exponent of the Beaux-Arts style.