Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Tours

Name: Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
Address: Tours, France

#18 among attractions in Tours

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Saint-Pierre-des-Corps is a commune in the French department of Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, France. It is located about 4 km from Tours. During the French Revolution, it was called La Clarté-Républicaine. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.36 mi²Coordinates: 47°23'23"N, 0°43'12"E

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Nearby attractions include: Tours Cathedral, Château de Tours, Museum of Fine Arts, Tours Amphitheatre.

1.3 miW
Cathedral with flamboyant Gothic facade
Tours Cathedral, Tours
33 min walk • Tours Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of Saint Gatien, stands as a monumental beacon of faith and history in the city of Tours, France. This Gothic architectural masterpiece, dedicated to Saint Gatien, the first bishop of Tours, has been an emblem of...
1.3 miW
11th-century castle hosting exhibitions
Château de Tours, Tours
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Loire Valley, the Château de Tours stands as a historical testament to the city of Tours, France. This ancient fortress, now repurposed as a museum, offers visitors a glimpse into the rich tapestry of French history and culture.
1.2 miW
Fine-arts museum in a former palace
Museum of Fine Arts, Tours
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Tours, the Museum of Fine Arts stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of France. Housed in the former Palais des Archevêques, this museum is a treasure trove of artistic achievements spanning from the Middle...
1.2 miW
Archaeological site
Tours Amphitheatre, Tours
30 min walk • The Tours amphitheater is a Roman amphitheatre located in the historic city center of Tours, France, immediately behind the well known Tours cathedral. It was built in the 1st century when the city was called Caesarodunum.
1.5 miNW
Church
Saint-Symphorien Church, Tours
39 min walk • The church of Saint-Symphorien is a building located in Tours, on the north bank of the Loire. The first mention of it is by Charles the Bald, in 852, who confirms the "possessions of Marmoutier". The sources often attest to this possession.
1.3 miW
Ice skating, Ice rink, Hockey
Patinoire Municipale de Tours, Tours
34 min walk • The Tours skating rink is part of the Centre municipal des sports de Tours. It was inaugurated in 1972.
1.3 miW
Synagogue
Synagogue de Tours, Tours
34 min walk • The synagogue of Tours is a Jewish place of worship located at 37, rue Parmentier. It is listed in the supplementary inventory of historical monuments.
1.2 miW
Monuments and statues
Fritz l'éléphant, Tours
32 min walk • Fritz the Elephant, born in the 1820s in Asia and died on June 11, 1902 in Tours, France, is an Asian Elephant that was owned and operated by the American circus company Barnum & Bailey.
1 miSE
Sport venue, Sport
Stade de la Vallée du Cher, Tours
27 min walk • Stade de la Vallée du Cher is a multi-use stadium in Tours, France. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Tours FC. The stadium is able to hold 16,247 people and was built in 1978.