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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Château Belmont Tours by The Crest Collection

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"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."

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What are the best hostels in Cinq-Mars-la-Pile?

You might like the prices at this top accommodation in the area, which has good reviews from our guests: Westotel Tours Val de Loire - 15.5 mi (25 km) from the heart of Cinq-Mars-la-Pile. You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking, and a TV in a common area at this hotel.

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Cinq-Mars-la-Pile?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 43°F. Average annual precipitation for Cinq-Mars-la-Pile is 30 inches.

What is there to see and do in Cinq-Mars-la-Pile?

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate the area around Cinq-Mars-la-Pile. Get out into nature with places like Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park, Château de Villandry, and Château de l'Islette. Cultural attractions include Château d'Usse, Tours Fine Arts Museum, and Musée Balzac. Additional attractions include Château de Langeais, Château Azay-Le-Rideau, and Cave of Goupillières.

What's the best way to get to and around Cinq-Mars-la-Pile while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in Cinq-Mars-la-Pile in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the closest airport, which is Tours (TUF-Tours - Loire Valley), 13.2 mi (21.3 km) away from the city center. Once you've arrived, you might want to use public transit during your trip. If you're hoping to check out more of the area, make your way to Cinq-Mars-la-Pile Station to take a train.

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