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Tours
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
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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
4hJan
5hFeb
7hMar
9hApr
11hMay
12hJun
12hJul
11hAug
9hSep
7hOct
5hNov
3hDec
Rain days
10dJan
9dFeb
14dMar
12dApr
12dMay
8dJun
7dJul
8dAug
10dSep
15dOct
13dNov
11dDec
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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
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Local languages
FR