Collegiale Saint Martin et Tour Charlemagne

The old Basilica remains

The Charlemagne tower is what's left of the old Basilica which was built in the 5c, over St. Martins burial place. It was attached to the Basilica, but today the new impressive Basilica is divided by ...

Impressive tower

Tour Charlemagne is quite an old structure. Its name comes from its connection to emperor Charlemagne who had his wife Luitgarde buried in a tomb on this site, after her death while staying in the cit...

Sightseeing in France,

When you are busy with sightseeing in Tours, you certainly will pass as we also did at the “Charlemagne Tower” who is a remnant of the “Collegiate Church of Saint Martin” of Tours and built in the 13t...

Fantastic overnight stop

I didnt expect Tour is so vibrant, I drove from Paris with destination Lourdes, and overnight at Tours. it really amazing, and i like this city.

Beaux Monuments

Vues de l'extérieur, la collégiale Saint Martin et la Tour Charlemagne valent le détour. Pas fait la visite, mais ces monuments sont très beaux.