The practical bike guide!

Do you enjoy cycling at your own pace and combining sport with lifestyle? You've come to the right place! But to make sure your getaway doesn't end with your head down on the handlebars, we've put together a list of useful tips and addresses in Touraine!

Where to cycle in and around Tours?
Touraine is an ideal playground for cycling enthusiasts! From Tours, in just a few hours or over several days, you can visit the gardens and Renaissance château of Villandry, go wine-tasting in the troglodytic cellars of a century-old estate, or simply get out and explore the forests and vineyards.
To make sure you don't miss a thing, check out the Tourist Office's selection in the “Bike rides and hikes” article!
Where could I rent a bike?
Daily rental
Book your classic, electric or tandem bike with the Tourist Office's partners, departing from Tours or Villandry.
Paulette - Bike rental
Paulette simplifie l’organisation d’aventures à vélo. D’une location de quelques heures à quelques jours, le réseau Paulette est géré par des équipes passionnées et expertes, proposant le vélo, les accessoires et l’itinéraire adaptés aux envies de leurs clients. Ainsi, Paulette permet de vivre pleinement la découverte du territoire français de façon écoresponsable, le tout à la force des mollets ! Offrir une pause, une parenthèse en dehors des centres urbains et retrouver la nature est la promesse de Paulette. Locaux comme touristes peuvent louer un vélo, se déconnecter et partir à la découverte de Tours et des régions aux alentours
Détours de Loire
Bike hire and accessories. 4 hire points and 4 partners along the Loire à Vélo. Cycle tours. Luggage transfers. Cycle sales and repairs. Luggage storage
Scooter: accessible cycling for all!
The electrically-assisted three-wheeler is suitable for people with reduced mobility (PMR), and features a front seat with safety belt, making it easy and comfortable to share bike rides with family and friends from 40 €/day.
Pony: the practical bikes for Tours and the surrounding area
You may have seen them around town: these blue bicycles are available to rent for a single journey or by subscription, and can be accessed directly from your phone.
What makes them special? The electrically-assisted bikes come with a passenger seat, so you can ride with 2 people!
Practical info
- Find all the info on the website
- Application downloadable on Android and IOS
Pony bike
Enjoy the services of Accueil Vélo & Rando
Located in the heart of town, the Accueil Vélo Rando is a multi-purpose facility dedicated to cycling. On site, you'll find tailor-made services for everyday cyclists and cyclorandonneurs (self-repair workshop, showers, lockers, electric bike and telephone recharging, etc.).
You'll also find suggestions for itineraries in the Touraine metropolis, free events and a program of guided tours to help you discover the area in a different way.
Practical info
- May to October: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
- November to April: Tuesday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Address: 31, boulevard Heurteloup, Tours
- Further information: website - 02 47 33 17 99
Sleep or take a break at The People
This trendy hostel, a showcase for the glory of cycling, is open to all from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. for coffee, lunch or a drink. It's a great opportunity to meet travelers from all over the world, including those taking the Loire à Vélo®, right in the heart of Tours!
- Address: 84, avenue Grammont, Tours
- For further information, click here