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Heritage Walk: Tranchée district
Culture · Saturday, December 5 · 14:30 · Tours
2 Rue de la Pierre 37100 Tours, France
Free
In the 18th century, the Spain road cut through the city changing its look. Tours then stretched along this new north-south axis, and the stone bridge (now Wilson Bridge) opened new views north of the Loire. Avenue de la Tranchée became a must-pass for Tourangeaux and travelers. With the tram, the district modernized: contemporary artworks (such as Buren works integrated into the network), street art and Bordiers garden works in progress testify to this ever-renewing dynamic. A …
