fernweh.today
France

On the Loire River in central France, Tours is the unofficial capital of the Loire Valley and ideal for castle tours. The lively old town Vieux Tours offers half-timbered houses, restaurants, and the charm of a French university city.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

Photos

Best time to visit

June–August: up to 26°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (9°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
8°
Jan
11°
Feb
14°
Mar
16°
Apr
20°
May
25°
Jun
26°
Jul
26°
Aug
22°
Sep
19°
Oct
13°
Nov
9°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
5h
Feb
7h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
10d
Jan
9d
Feb
14d
Mar
12d
Apr
12d
May
8d
Jun
7d
Jul
8d
Aug
10d
Sep
15d
Oct
13d
Nov
11d
Dec

Map

Tours as a Vacation Destination

Tours is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 26°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
FR