Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré: Contemporary art in short pants

Head for the CCC OD, the Centre de Création Contemporaine Olivier Debré, housed in a remarkable contemporary building in the heart of Tours' historic center. Open the doors to contemporary art in all its diversity through games, workshops and experiments adapted to young audiences.

Don't miss:

#CCCKOI l'art contemporain, a special time for 2-4 year-olds to discover the exhibitions in an entertaining way.

Say, why? CCC OD animators will answer all your children's questions every Saturday during the school vacations at 11am!

Practical infos

• Jardin François 1er à Tours
• cccod.fr
• 02 47 66 50 00

Museums: playgrounds for the curious young and old

Tours' museums open their doors to the very young with play areas and fun programming. Take part in a family investigation at the Fine Art Museum with a visit to the exhibition "Le Sceptre et la Quenouille. Being a woman between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance" followed by a workshop on this theme, or find a mythological god during the "Cocotte défi" in the former Palais des Archevêques.
At the Musée du Compagnonnage, children aged 5 and over are invited to discover the skills of the Compagnons du Devoir, thanks to specially adapted booklets and unusual activities such as Japanese paper theater and Kamishibaï, while older children enjoy a Super Quiz.

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.

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?" and the "Super Poète" bag, as well as taking part in themed activities during the school vacations: treasure hunts, storytelling at Ronsard's house, creative candles workshops...
For the youngest visitors, a stroll through the garden is a great way to learn about plants.

Prieuré Saint-Cosme • Ronsard street in La Riche • prieure-ronsard.fr

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

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.

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!

NOT TO BE MISSED

• Soigneur d'un jour” workshop: 2h30 to learn how to care for animals with a professional soigneur (booking required).
• Laboratory discovery: go behind the scenes of the aquarium (booking required).

PRACTICAL INFO

• Grand Aquarium de Touraine - Lieu-dit Les Hauts Boeufs, Lussault-Sur-Loire - 02 47 23 44 57
• Website: aquariumdetouraine.com

Open air!

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".

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.