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La pile de Cinq-Mars est une pile funéraire romaine du IIe ou IIIe siècle. La pile est mentionnée pour la première fois par Rabelais qui la cite dans Gargantua. “...En ceste mesmes saison, Fayoles, quart roy de Numidie, envoya du pays de Africque à Grandgousier une jument la plus énorme et la plus monstreuse [...], car elle estoit grande comme six oriflans, et avoit les pieds fenduz en doigtz comme le cheval de Jules Cesear, [...]. Mais sus tout avoit la queue horrible, car elle estoit, poy plus poy moins, grosse comme la pile Sainct Mars, auprès de Langès, et ainsi quarrée, avecques les brancars ny plus ny moins ennicrochéz que sont les espicz au bled.” (François Rabelais, Gargantua, XVI). La pile est un haut édifice (29,50 m), de base carrée, construit en brique. Elle présente des motifs géométriques à la partie supérieure de sa face sud, du côté Loire. Des fouilles récentes ont permis la découverte des restes d'une terrasse du côté nord, d'un bâtiment et d'une statue identifiable à la représentation d'un captif oriental. L'ensemble, fin IIe siècle ou début du IIIe, semble confirmer l'identification du monument à une pile funéraire. The stack of Cinq-Mars is a stack of Roman funerary second or third century. The stack is mentioned for the first time by Rabelais. The stack is a high building (29.50 m), square base is constructed of brick. It has geometric patterns in the upper part of its south side, near Loire. Recent excavations have uncovered the remains of a terrace on the north side of a building and a statue identifiable representation of a captive Eastern. The overall end or early second century of the third, seems to confirm the identification of the monument to a funeral stack.

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"Pros: Krystelle est Pierrick sont des hôtes formidables, accueillants et passionnés par leur activité ! Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour. Le logement est conforme à l'annonce, confortable et bien équipé. La piscine et le jardin sont très jolis et parfaits pour les enfants. Très beau château au Lude à 5 minutes en voiture. Nous recommandons vivement et souhaitons à Krystelle et Pierrick beaucoup de succès dans les projets d'aménagement du terrain qui ne feront qu'embellir encore ce lieu...

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17 Mar - 18 Mar

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"The location was tranquil & picturesque surrounded by forest and a beautiful lake view with plenty of wildlife. The gite was small and comfortable with the essential amenities. However, the cleanliness was lacking, especially the bathroom which was very dirty and smelled like stale urine. In the second bedroom there was large patches of mold on the walls. The floors would benefit from a thorough clean as the grout which should be white was black and the floor was covered in hair and crumbs in...

Emma R.

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Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre

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LABE Hôtel Tours Centre Gare

10/10 Excellent

"My husband and I had a really good stay at the LABE hotel Tours Centre Gar. It’s super conveniently located just literally few steps from the Central Station on the beautiful square. The hotel itself is very clean and beautifully designed. But most importantly the staff is amazing! They helped so much! From giving direction on how to better reach surrounding attractions to answering any question about the hotel. Very friendly and helpful even though we don’t speak French. Breakfast was delicious and had many options. Bed is very comfy and of a good size and comfortable pillows and mattress. I highly recommend!"