Cathédrale Saint-Gatien: A Gothic Masterpiece in Tours

Getting There

• Walking

  From the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours, walk east along Rue Lavoisier. The cathedral will be on your left in about 5 minutes. There are no costs associated with this approach.

• Public Transport

  The Fil Bleu public transport network serves the cathedral. Several bus lines stop near the cathedral, including lines 11, 14, 2, 53, and 54. The nearest bus stops are Victoire (3 min walk), Fac Tanneurs (5 min walk), and Nationale (6 min walk). Tram line A also stops at Nationale. A single Fil Bleu fare costs €1.50 and is valid for one hour, including connections.

• Taxi

  Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber are readily available in Tours. A short taxi ride from the Tours train station to the cathedral typically costs around €11, but prices may vary depending on the time of day and traffic. The base fare is €2.00, with an additional €1.80 per kilometer.

• Driving

  If driving, follow signs to the city center and the cathedral. Parking is available on Rue Fleury and Rue de la Psalette, with numerous paid spaces, including some for disabled parking. The Parking Place des Turones is another option, a 3-minute walk from the cathedral. Parking costs vary, but expect to pay around €2-3 per hour.