10 ideas for family fun!
For fun, culture and socialising, Touraine offers a vast playground for unforgettable experiences to share with friends and family. Discover the selection of ideas for outings from the Tours Val de Loire Tourist Office!
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Fine art museum
Museums: playgrounds for the curious young and old
Tours' museums open their doors to the very young with play areas and fun programming.
In the heart of the city, the CCC OD (Olivier Debré Contemporary Art Center) opens the doors to contemporary art in all its diversity through games, workshops, and experiments tailored to young audiences. Storytelling and creative workshops and fun tours are led by the center's mediators throughout the year.
Take your family back in time on the four floors of the Museum of Fine Arts! Until June 1, the exhibition “In the Time of Camille Claudel: Being a Sculptor in Paris” offers a program designed to appeal to a wide audience, including art in music for toddlers, immersions in Claudel's studio for 8-11 year olds, and lectures on the artist's thinking.
At the Museum of Compagnonnage, visitors of all ages are invited to discover the expertise of the Compagnons du Devoir through a collection of over 400 masterpieces on display and regular events centered around the collections.
Budding explorers will be delighted at the Museum of Natural History. They'll learn all about the flora and fauna of the four corners of the globe as they observe naturalized animals and fossils.
A little further afield, the Musée de la Préhistoire du Grand Pressigny presents the evolution of Man and his way of life over 200,000 years. A real paradise for little archaeology apprentices, who won't be left speechless in front of the life-size mammoth, and can go back in time with initiations in Neolithic pottery or musical instrument making.All workshops must be booked in advance.
Admissions to Tours museums is included in the Tours City Pass.Costume tour of Old Tours
Oyé! Oyé! Travel back in time on an immersive guided tour led by guide Noémie, who plays the role, in period costume, of the daughter of a former militiaman who left for the Crusades in the early 13th century. With her, you'll explore the former Martinopole of Tours and sweep away preconceived ideas about the place of women in medieval society. A fun, historical tour for young and old alike.
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Poetic outing at Prieuré Saint-Cosme
Ronsard's residence and its gardens have been restored to create an eclectic setting for family outings. Children can learn about poetry on the permanent trails "Animal Poetry", "Plume où es-tu?" or “the Ronsard enigma” aimed at teenagers, as well as themed activities during the school holidays: treasure hunts, fun readings, poetry workshops, and more.
Prieuré Saint-Cosme • Ronsard street in La Riche • prieure-ronsard.fr![Cinéma Studio]()
Art cinema for teens
Silence... it's on! Every Saturday, Studio cinemas invite young people aged 13 to 25 (and beyond!) to discover or rediscover cult films and the latest releases on the big screen.
Studio Cinémas • 2 rue des Ursulines, Tours • studiocine.com • 02 47 20 27 00
Laughter from 1 to 99 at the Comédie de Tours
A theater near Tours train station, the Comédie de Tours offers shows for everyone: one-man shows by well-known artists, comedies, musical theater and programming for young audiences (one year and up). A breath of fresh air to be enjoyed without moderation!
Comédie de Tours - 39 rue Michelet, Tours - comediedetours.fr - 02 47 66 68 81
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Indoor activities
Run, jump, climb... head for the indoor parks! Inflatable games, ball pools and slides await adventurers at Youpimom' or Kizou Aventures.
In the city center, Virtual Xperience offers virtual reality escapades in different universes, from the Egyptian pyramids to Notre-Dame de Paris, as well as exploration courses in 360° exploration tours in the ocean to raise environmental awareness among youngsters.
Older children can become warriors of the future at EVA, the world's first e-sports venue, where teenagers can enjoy a surprising experience in a 400 m² virtual reality space (from age 12). For all ages, head for Arkose, where the intrepid can try their hand at bouldering, or Battlekart, where you can slide down a karting track in the world of the famous plumber Mario.
For all ages, go crazy on the trampolines at New Jump! Featuring play areas, basketball hoops and giant foam trays, this indoor park lets you let off steam without fear of injury.
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Grand Aquarium de Touraine: underwater immersion!
Spend a few hours admiring over 5,000 marine animals, and don't miss Nemo in the tropical area or the white sharks in the immersive tunnel!
To complete the experience, the aquarium offers various activities such as the “caretaker for a day” workshop, for ages 6 and up, where children can learn how to care for animals with a professional caretaker (reservation required), audio tours, and a tour of the lab: discover what goes on behind the scenes at the aquarium (reservation required).
Grand Aquarium de Touraine • Lieu-dit Les Hauts Boeufs, Lussault-Sur-Loire • 02 47 23 44 57 • aquariumdetouraine.com
Open air!
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Hiking
Between city and countryside, the 500 km of hiking trails in the metropolis can be discovered on 48 walks, all signposted and easily accessible.
Discover our hiking favourites in the article "Hiking around Tours".
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Amusement parks
If you want to enjoy the sunshine and have fun in a park on a human scale, head for Family Park. This amusement park south of Tours offers a water park and over 40 activities for the whole family to try out.
In Rochecorbon, near Tours, Lulu Parc also offers a wide range of attractions for children aged 1 and over. You can round off the day with a drink on the banks of the Loire at the Guinguette de Rochecorbon, just a few metres from the park.
