The highlights
For a truly memorable stay in Touraine, see our irresistible offers in order to discover, explore and savour the region! Châteaux, gardens, art, vineyards and gastronomy, you'll find the essence of your stay here…
Between Rue du Grand Marché and Place de la Victoire, on the borders of Vieux-Tours, lie the peaceful, meandering streets that make up the Quartier des Arts: Rue du Petit Saint-Martin, Rue Étienne Marcel and Rue Eugène Sue, a low-profile area that has been home to twenty or more artists’, craftspeople’s and gallerists’ workshops for over 40 years.
Yet tourists and locals often pass this little treasure by without even noticing it.
The Quartier des Arts was officially inaugurated on 25 September 2021. Signposting has since been put up so visitors can get their bearings easily and don’t miss out on any of the workshops to be found in these beguiling little streets. A stroll around the district holds promise of some memorable artistic and human encounters.
Encounters with a few of these talented devotees…
Between Rue du Grand Marché and Place de la Victoire, on the borders of Vieux-Tours, lie the peaceful, meandering streets that make up the Quartier des Arts: Rue du Petit Saint-Martin, Rue Étienne Marcel and Rue Eugène Sue, a low-profile area that has been home to twenty or more artists’, craftspeople’s and gallerists’ workshops for over 40 years.
Yet tourists and locals often pass this little treasure by without even noticing it.
The Quartier des Arts was officially inaugurated on 25 September 2021. Signposting has since been put up so visitors can get their bearings easily and don’t miss out on any of the workshops to be found in these beguiling little streets. A stroll around the district holds promise of some memorable artistic and human encounters.
Encounters with a few of these talented devotees…
Land of discoveries, Touraine has a whole string of Châteaux awaiting you: some fifty in all in less than 100 km! Here as nowhere else, history is timeless…
Land of discoveries, Touraine has a whole string of Châteaux awaiting you: some fifty in all in less than 100 km! Here as nowhere else, history is timeless…
It’ not by chance that Tours has been awarded the title of International City of Gastronomy… Drawn by its lovingly handed-down and maintained culinary heritage, a group of academics decided to locate here in order to observe and promote French cookery practices.
Acquaint yourself with our selection of producers, tasting locations and restaurants, to wake up your taste buds and savour Touraine!
It’ not by chance that Tours has been awarded the title of International City of Gastronomy… Drawn by its lovingly handed-down and maintained culinary heritage, a group of academics decided to locate here in order to observe and promote French cookery practices.
Acquaint yourself with our selection of producers, tasting locations and restaurants, to wake up your taste buds and savour Touraine!
When it comes to the arts and craftsmanship, Tours has no shortage of attractions on offer! Visit its museums and acquaint yourself with the “Italian primitives” and Touraine’s age-old craftsmanship; set off in discovery of the city centre’s art galleries or the latest contemporary exhibition everyone’s talking about.
It’s all part of “the art of living Touraine-style”…
When it comes to the arts and craftsmanship, Tours has no shortage of attractions on offer! Visit its museums and acquaint yourself with the “Italian primitives” and Touraine’s age-old craftsmanship; set off in discovery of the city centre’s art galleries or the latest contemporary exhibition everyone’s talking about.
It’s all part of “the art of living Touraine-style”…
In the heart of the city and the Loire Châteaux, discover our selection of the most beautiful parks and gardens, marvels that have earned Touraine its reputation and are sure to enthral young and old alike.
In the heart of the city and the Loire Châteaux, discover our selection of the most beautiful parks and gardens, marvels that have earned Touraine its reputation and are sure to enthral young and old alike.
