Place Plumereau
Square in old Tours lined with half-timbered houses and packed with café terraces.
Tours, France
Tours: airports, things to do and where to stay
Tours, on the Loire, is the ideal base for exploring the châteaux of the Loire Valley, a World Heritage Site. Its old town keeps half-timbered houses and a lively student scene.
Tours airports
From the airport to central Tours
Tours Val de Loire airport is about 5 km from central Tours.
Tram A (Fil Bleu)
Tram line A links Tours station with its northern terminus, Vaucanson, the closest stop to the airport. It runs frequently every day.
Bus 2 (Fil Bleu)
Fil Bleu bus line 2, towards Les Douets, also stops at Vaucanson.
Taxi
Rank at the terminal exit; taxis usually wait for scheduled arrivals. To the centre, €15-30 depending on time and distance.
Tours
Things to do in Tours
Cathédrale Saint-Gatien
Gothic cathedral with a Flamboyant façade and stained glass from the 13th to 15th centuries.
Château de Villandry
Renaissance château famous for its terraced gardens and ornamental kitchen garden, about 15 km from Tours.
Château de Chenonceau
The "ladies' château", built across the River Cher with its arched gallery.
Château d'Amboise
Royal château above the Loire, where Leonardo da Vinci is buried in the Saint-Hubert chapel.
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Tours?
Tours is served by Tours Val de Loire (TUF).
How far is the airport from central Tours?
Tours Val de Loire airport is about 5 km from central Tours.
How do I get from the airport to central Tours?
From Tours Val de Loire airport you can take Tram A (Fil Bleu) (tram), Bus 2 (Fil Bleu) (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Tours?
Highlights of Tours include Place Plumereau, Cathédrale Saint-Gatien, Château de Villandry, Château de Chenonceau, and Château d'Amboise.
Photo credits
- Place Plumereau: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Cathédrale Saint-Gatien: Goldmund100, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Château de Villandry: Jean-Christophe BENOIST, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Château de Chenonceau: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Château d'Amboise: Ввласенко, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons