On the streets of Touraine - another view along Rue de la Rôtisserie in Tours

Another view along Rue de la Rôtisserie in Tours reveals the timeless charm of medieval Touraine: striking half-timbered houses with exposed oak beams, yellowed plaster, overhanging upper stories, and intricate wooden carvings leaning gently over the narrow cobblestone lane.

Practical Loire tips:

• Turn the corner to Place Plumereau for outdoor cafés and people-watching under more timbered gems.
• Nearby: Saint-Gatien Cathedral (10-min walk) or the Musée des Beaux-Arts for a full historic morning.
• Best on Saturdays: markets nearby and lively terraces—perfect for a glass of local Vouvray wine.

Even in winter light, these streets capture the Loire's enduring magic.

À bientôt et bon samedi ! ☕🚶‍♂️

 

“The streets here don’t hurry. They simply invite you to walk, to notice, to belong.”

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Part of the “On the Streets of Touraine” Series

Each Saturday, we stroll through the lanes and cobbles of Loire towns and villages — places where every step feels like a story.

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