Brice of Tours was a 5th-century Frankish prelate who served as the fourth Bishop of Tours. Born around 377 in the Touraine region, he was a student and archdeacon to the famous Bishop Martin of Tours. Although his temperament was often described as difficult, he succeeded his mentor in 397. His leadership occurred during a period of significant political transition as the Western Roman Empire faced collapse and various Germanic groups migrated through Gaul.