The Tours Town Hall was built between 1896 and 1904 by the Tours architect Victor Laloux on the right-hand side of rue Nationale, and was a monumental building, disproportionately large compared to Place Jean-Jaurès and the Palais de Justice, designed to reflect the republican virtues and municipal authority. The town hall and the Jean Jaurès square evoke a Parisian layout.

On the façade, there are four Atlanteans by François Sicard; to the left and right of the clock, two caryatids (Le Jour et la Nuit) are by Émile Joseph Nestor Carlier (1849-1927). Two elongated characters represent the Loire (left) and the Cher. They are by Jean-Antoine Injalbert. The two wings are decorated: to the west, the Courage and Force of Jean-Baptiste Hughes, and to the east, Education and Vigilance, of Alphonse Cordonnier.

Its roof served as a model for the restoration of Montreal City Hall following its fire in 1922.

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Top Tours Métropole Val de Loire Hotel Reviews

Château Belmont Tours by The Crest Collection

10/10 Excellent

"Nice self catering room with small kitchenette in the hotel. Comfortable bed. "

Le Grand Hotel Tours

10/10 Excellent

"We only stated a few hours as we needed a place to stay until the first train to Paris. It was very convenient to the station. The attendant was very helpful and even opened up the breakfast before officially opening to let us get some coffee. On the whole, my impression was that, while dated, it was quaint. The hotel was quiet and clean. Everything was very acceptable."