In Tours, we keep an eye in the retro
At dusk, a special atmosphere descends, inviting you to relax or party, depending on your mood! Here are a few suggestions for visiting Tours by night and enjoying colourful evenings and shows... illuminated by lights!
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Tours en side-car
Fun visits by night...
The Tours Loire Valley Tourist Office and the City of Tours invite you to take part in some exceptional themed night-time tours! At dusk, the city's monuments and urban spaces are illuminated by the "Parcours Lumiere" light displays, for a stroll to discover its emblematic sites and the heritage of Tours.
On foot with a guide, by tuk-tuk or sidecar, choose the tour that's right for you!
And if you're more interested in nature and birdsong than monuments and culture, opt for a traditional boat trip on the Loire at dusk. Escape and relaxation guaranteed!
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Tours riverside guinguette
Tours sur Loire guinguettes
La Plage, Le Bar à Mômes, Le Foudre, the main open-air café, and Chez Dupont… Just a few meters apart, these spots come together to form a true summer village along the banks of the Loire river. You can move from one atmosphere to another as the mood strikes: concerts, theater, dance workshops, gatherings centered on food or the environment… Here, summer is in full swing from morning until late at night.
111, rue des Tanneurs • laguinguette.tours.fr
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La Belle Vue rooftop
Brand-new and stunning, this rooftop bar was created through the renovation of the former Saint-Gatien Clinic. It’s THE place to be this summer to share tapas and raise a glass while enjoying a view of the cathedral and the rooftops of Tours at sunset! On the ground floor, you’ll find a food court that feels like a gourmet market.
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. • 8, place de la Cathédrale in Tours • labellevue-tours.fr
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Soleil Plage: Pool, Open-Air Café, and DJ Sets
What if we told you that an open-air café, set up in a former railway warehouse just 10 minutes from Tours, offers palm trees, food trucks, an in-ground pool, and chill house DJ sets for laid-back evenings? That’s the concept behind “Soleil Plage,” the summer extension of the “Le Soleil” open-air café, which until now had only been open in the winter… The perfect spot to feel like you’re on vacation just a stone’s throw from home.
June 4–September 13 • Open Thursday through Sunday • 9000 Rue de la Grange Quillet, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps • lesoleil.bar
... and magical evenings in the châteaux of the Loire Valley !
All summer long, the châteaux of the Loire Valley will be offering a host of surprises and night-time events to help you (re)discover history by moonlight. Here's a small selection from the Tours Val de Loire Tourist Office!
- Night of thousand lights at the garden and castle of Villandry
- Panoramic picnics at the château d'Amboise
- Nights wine walks or diner under the stars at the château de Chenonceau
- Jazz aperitif picnics at château de l'Islette
... and many more! Stay tuned on our event calendar!
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