Explore the Historic Lantern Rochecorbon: A 15th Century Watchtower

Getting There

• Walking

  From the center of Tours, start at the Tours train station (Gare de Tours). Exit the station and turn left onto Rue Édouard Vaillant. Walk straight until you reach the intersection with Boulevard Béranger. Cross over to Boulevard Béranger and continue walking until you reach Rue de la Préfecture. Here, you will take a left. Continue straight as Rue de la Préfecture becomes Rue des Halles. Follow this road until you reach the intersection with Avenue de Grammont. Turn right onto Avenue de Grammont and take the first left onto Rue de la Loire. Follow this road which will lead you along the riverbank, enjoying scenic views of the Loire River. Continue until you see signs for Rochecorbon. After approximately a 30-minute walk, you will enter Rochecorbon. Keep walking straight and turn left onto Rue des Basses Rivières. The Lantern Rochecorbon will be located at number 34 on your left.

• Public Transport (Bus)

  From the central bus station in Tours (Gare Routière de Tours), take bus line 6 towards Rochecorbon. The bus departs every 30 minutes. After a 15-20 minute ride, disembark at the stop 'Rochecorbon - La Basse Rivière'. From the bus stop, walk straight down Rue des Basses Rivières for about 10 minutes. You will find The Lantern Rochecorbon at number 34 on your right.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bicycle from one of the many rental stations in Tours. Begin at Place Jean-Jaurès and head northwest towards Rue de la Loire. Follow the bike paths along the riverbank, enjoying the beautiful scenery. After about 30 minutes of cycling, you will reach Rochecorbon. Continue on the bike path until you reach Rue des Basses Rivières. The Lantern Rochecorbon will be at number 34 on your left.