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Tours, France: gardens, old streets, art and stays I love
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items I put this list together for the kind of Tours day I actually enjoy: peaceful gardens, beautiful old buildings, easy wanderings, a little art, and comfortable places to sleep. It is a deliberately balanced mix, with a few under-the-radar pauses along...
The Jardin botanique de Tours is my pick when I need a genuinely calming walk in the city. It feels quiet, beautifully cared for, and wonderfully clean - the sort of peaceful green escape where you can slow down and reconnect with nature.
Jardin botanique de Tours
Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre is an easy name to keep in mind when you want a straightforward Tours base. I'd shortlist it for a city break where the hotel is there to make the rest of the trip feel simple.
Hilton Garden Inn Tours Centre
Cath drale Saint-Gatien is the kind of place that rewards taking your time in front of the fa ade. The stonework is incredibly delicate, almost like lace, and the long story of its construction makes every carved detail feel even more impressive.
Cathédrale Saint-Gatien
ibis Styles Tours Centre feels like a practical option to keep on your radar for a stay in Tours. I'd choose it when I wanted a dependable base and planned to spend most of my time out exploring the city.
Hotel ibis Styles Tours Centre
Vieux Tours is made for an unhurried wander with someone you like. I love the mix of local atmosphere and little food discoveries here - from indulgent poutine to beautifully made Italian gelato, it has plenty of personality.
Vieux Tours
Hampton by Hilton Tours Centre is one I'd consider for an uncomplicated city stay in Tours. It suits the kind of trip where you want a familiar base, then head out for walks, food, and sightseeing.
Hampton by Hilton Tours Centre
Jardin des Pr bendes d'O is my favorite suggestion for a relaxed picnic or a quiet catch-up with friends. It is pretty, tidy, peaceful, and organized without feeling too formal - a lovely place to simply stretch out and do very little.
Jardin des Prébendes d'Oé
Best Western Central Hotel is a good one to save if you want a simple Tours stay on your shortlist. I'd look at it for a trip built around wandering the city rather than spending all day at the hotel.
Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center
Mus e des Beaux-Arts de Tours is worth visiting with realistic expectations and a little curiosity. The collection may feel modest overall, but the Rembrandt and a few interesting French artists give it enough character for an art-focused pause.
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours
Best Western Plus l'Artist Hotel has the kind of name that makes it an easy fit for a creative-minded Tours trip. I'd keep it in mind when you want a comfortable-looking base between gallery visits, historic streets, and long caf stops.
Best Western Plus - L'artist Hotel Tours
The little train is a fun way to get your bearings before exploring Tours on foot. It covers lots of different streets, gives explanations in several languages, and includes a brief cathedral stop, so you get a gentle introduction to the city and its...
Le Petit Train
La Tourangelle is a name I'd save for a simple overnight in Tours. It feels suited to travelers who want somewhere to return to after a full day of walking, sightseeing, and discovering the city.
La Tourangelle, high quality oils packed in beautiful tins