Sports & Leisure activities
Fancy a trip to a family park, an escape game in nature, a round of golf, a hot air balloon flight or a nature getaway? Here is our selection of the best sports & leisures in Touraine!
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Electric bike trip from Tours to the Villandry GardensDuration: 1day - Price: €46 Enjoy a package that includes electric bike rental in Tours for the day and admission to the Villandry Gardens. Starting from Tours, take the iconic Loire à Vélo route, then follow the banks of the Cher River towards Villandry. During your ride, take a moment to admire a “contemplative stop” decorated with arabesques by street artist Jordane Saget, before visiting the sumptuous gardens of the Château de Villandry, famous for their French-style flowerbeds, decorative vegetable gardens, and panoramic terraces. The plus points: The freedom of a day on an electric bike on a safe, signposted route An accessible and enjoyable ride, ideal for discovering the landscapes of the Loire Valley A nature and heritage experience that is easy to organize from Tours
A 2-Day Road Trip in a 2CV to Explore the Loire ValleyDuration: 2 days - Price: €470 Looking for a unique idea for a weekend getaway? Why not get behind the wheel of a 2CV and hit the roads of Touraine to (re)discover its landscapes, heritage, and cuisine? Aboard the most iconic of convertibles and equipped with a roadbook, you’ll explore the Loire Valley, visiting iconic sites and off-the-beaten-path destinations throughout your weekend. Thrills guaranteed! Highlights Two days of adventure behind the wheel of an authentic 2CV A flexible itinerary taking you through historic sites, vineyards, and charming villages A retro experience in the heart of the Loire Valley
Side-Car Discovery Tour in ToursDuration: 1 hour - Price: €100 Hop aboard a vintage sidecar and set out to explore the city of Tours. Let yourself be swept away by its unique atmosphere as you admire Saint-Gatien Cathedral, Place Jean Jaurès, the Charlemagne Tower, Saint-Martin Basilica, and the Gallo-Roman city walls. Fred, your driver-guide for the day, will be happy to share some anecdotes and insider tips with you throughout the tour. A unique excursion tested and approved by the Guide du Routard and the Petit Futé! Highlights • Explore Tours aboard an authentic vintage sidecar • A guided tour through the historic center’s iconic sites • A unique and friendly experience with a driver included
ZooParc de Beauval - ChildrenPrice: €35.50 (public price: €36) The 4th most beautiful zoo in the world*, the ZooParc de Beauval invites every visitor to take a trip around the world and meet over 35,000 animals. From the unmissable giant pandas to the adorable koalas, not forgetting the okapis, manatees, elephants and many more, there are more than 800 animal species for you to discover, some of them unique in France, or even in Europe! In 2025, to celebrate the ZooParc's 45th anniversary, the rare golden monkeys, considered to be Chinese national treasures but highly endangered, were welcomed to Beauval. During your visit, you can explore the extraordinary facilities, designed with animal welfare in mind, as well as the comfort of staff and visitors. Don't miss the impressive Equatorial Dome, covering an area of almost 1 hectare, or the Nuage de Beauval gondola lift, the only one of its kind in a French zoo, which towers 40 metres above the park. You can also attend two different shows, L'Odyssée des Lions de mer and Les Maîtres des Airs, to learn more about sea lions, but also birds of prey, parrots, pelicans and storks... and better understand the importance of protecting them and the actions taken by the ZooParc and its association Beauval Nature to achieve this. To extend the trip, you can also stay for several days in one of the park's eight themed hotels. *TripAdvisor ranking 2018
