Reconnect with nature, play in a castle, have fun in an amusement park amusement parks, stargazing... here are just a few of the activities you can enjoy with your family in Tours and Touraine!
Out with the screens, in with the greenery! Here are a few great ideas for outings to raise awareness of biodiversity among the youngest members of your family.
In the former home of the poet Ronsard, the gardens are ideal for strolling
but also to creativity. All summer long, two workshops are on offer: “Create your own plant medallion”, to create your own work of art from the imprint of a plant collected on site, or “Solar Impressions”, an introduction to a black-and-white photographic process using sunlight. Afterwards, you can relax on deckchairs in the gardens or try out the new olfactory trail in the old kitchen and the poet's bedroom.
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Learn all about the aquatic life around you! The “Au fil de l'eau, les animaux aquatiques de Touraine” exhibition lets you observe the inhabitants of ponds and lakes, as well as rivers and the Loire, through reconstructions of their living environments. To make learning fun, you can also put yourself in the shoes of a scientist, with experiments to carry out.
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The Tours City Pass (24h, 48h or 72h) gives you access to all Tours' main museums, as well as to the destination's must-see attractions, such as the châteaux of Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau, and also to discounted leisure activities!
Do you dream of the starry skies and want to know more about the Milky Way? The Société Astronomique de Touraine offers several packages, all certified by the Association Française d'Astronomie.
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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!
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An afternoon on the royal river? Yes, but at a low price with this offer for families!
On the program: a 7 km (1h30) trip on the Loire starting in Vouvray to introduce young and old to canoeing. Don't forget to bring biodegradable sunscreen to protect the surrounding flora and fauna.
The Loire Valley is home to over a hundred castles and royal residences, making it the ideal setting for a life-size history lesson!
A veritable 360° balcony overlooking the Loire Valley, the gardens of the Château Royal d'Amboise are exceptionally opening their grounds in the evening for its “Panoramic Picnics”. The idea? Treat yourself to a unique setting for an unusual picnic in the heart of summer, and enjoy the concerts offered at each event.
You can bring your own meal, or supplement it at the château's Café.
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Mortal Weekend” returns to Château de Candé this summer. In
the estate, meet witnesses and suspects, and conduct your own investigation in conversation with the actors on hand for the re-enactment. Immersion in the skin of Sherlock Holmes guaranteed!
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This package combines family cycling along the Loire à Vélo itinerary with a visit to the gardens and château of Villandry. An unforgettable day in the fresh air for all the family! And for a gourmet break, don't hesitate to make a detour to one of Touraine's many guinguettes.
Crédit - Arnaud Farnabe
This life-size show takes the whole family on a journey through time,
from Gallo-Roman times to the French Revolution.
The event features actors dressed in over 2,000 period costumes, visual scenography and equestrian performances.
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New Jump indoor trampoline park
Make some crazy jumps on the trampolines at New Jump! Featuring play areas, basketball hoops and giant foam trays, this indoor park
10 minutes from Tours, you can let off steam without fear of injury.
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21 rue Augustin Fresnel, Chambray-lès-Tours
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.
Bordered by the Cher and Petit Cher rivers and crossed by the Loire à Vélo, La Gloriette is the largest park in the metropolitan area.
This 200-hectare site, easily accessible by tramway, offers a year-round program of playful activities. Treasure hunts, botanical walks, upcycling terrarium-making, family yoga, cooking or pottery workshops... Children love it, and so do their parents!
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Take the whole family on a 40-minute guided tour of Tours' most emblematic landmarks.
A fun and relaxing way to see the city's must-sees.