Activities

CYCLING THE LOIRE

With its enjoyable landscape, its mild climate and its preserved natural spaces Touraine is a land of expression for cycling enthusiasts. Take pleasure in a family stroll and enjoy the sightseeing that’s on offer on the 150 km of cycle tracks.

THE PUY DU FOU

In a journey that’s less than two hours by car, be taken back in time through the reconstructed villages and shows.

BEAUVAL ZOO

With its 4,600 animals the Beauval Zoo is a magical and unforgettable place. A few rare species include the koala, the white rhinoceros, okapi, white tiger...

Attractions

CHATEAUX

Located at the heart of the Loire Valley, Touraine has a lot of spectacular châteaux on its territory along the Loire, which date from the Middle Ages (Loches, Chinon) to the Renaissance (Amboise, Villandry, Chenonceau).

GARDENS

The Loire Valley is famous for its gardens like Villandry, renowned for its French gardens and also Chaumont-sur-Loire, Le Rivau, La Chatonnière, La Bourdaisière or Valmer. paintings.

WELL-KNOWN CHARACTERS

Some well-known characters are linked to the Loire Valley like Leonardo da Vinci in Amboise, Joan of Arc in Chinon and famous French writers, such as Balzac or Rabelais.

Nightlife

PLACE PLUMEREAU

Downtown, Place Plumereau, or “Place Plum” as it is known locally, is the centre of the social scene with restaurants, bars and clubs. There are also medieval half-timbered houses from the 15th century which add a unique charm to your festive evenings!

Restaurants

FROM THE VINE TO THE GLASS

Touraine is a generous land with many wines that will make wine lovers happy. They range from Chinon, Vouvray, Bourgueil to Montlouis-sur-Loire, from red to white… in total there are more than ten AOC to discover through the tourist circuits, the wine road, or to taste at the “Maison des vins” in Tours.

A TABLE

Touraine is known as the “garden of France” as fruits and vegetables grow easily here. So don’t miss our colorful food markets in Tours (everyday).

Shopping

Why not come to Tours for a shopping experience or a stroll by our pedestrian streets “rue de Bordeaux” and “rue Nationale.”