King Francis I invited Leonardo da Vinci to spend the last years of life in Amboise which was then the seat of the court of France. In autumn 1516 Leonardo arrived in Amboise....
Imposing house close to the Cathedral which has been converted to house the Musée de Beaux-Arts.
Crossing the River Loire, is the elegant Pont Wilson. Known locally as the pont de pierre (stone bridge), it is an exact replica of the original 18th century bridge which collapsed in a...
An unusual looking department store in the main shopping district of Tours. This Printemps store has Art Deco touches but is poorly maintained.
This is part of the remains of the massive medieval basilica. Other parts of the building can also be observed including Charlemange’s Tower. The sheer scale of this church can only be appreciated...
