🎉 Event

Guided Tour of the Former Abbey of Marmoutier

7 Nov

Parking chemin des Rochettes, par le rond-Point Jean-le-Reste, 37100 Tours

Surrounded by a cliff, in a bend of the Loire, the site of Marmoutier is notable for its tranquillity and picturesque setting. It was here, on a site occupied since ancient times, that Saint Martin founded a small hermitage in the 4th century, which grew rapidly to become a prestigious abbey of considerable influence. Since 1981, the City of Tours has owned the hillside and the preserved historic buildings. Every summer, the site hosts a scheduled archaeological excavation, which you will discover during this tour. Booking essential. No tickets sold on site.

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Listing provided by Tours Val de Loire Tourisme (updated by the source on 09/09/2026).

Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 28 October 2026.