September 23-24, 2023 - IN A 3*** OR 4*** HOTEL****  For a runner or a duo... The 9th edition of the Marathon de Tours, an FFA National Marathon, features a 100% urban course.

From 14 to 28 September 2023, take advantage of France Design Week Tours Loire Valley to discover the Loire Valley through Design.

The Tours Loire Valley Tourist Office and the city of Tours offer you an Art-Deco tour led by a guide. The art deco style developed in the first half of the 20th century. It shows a tendency towards a simplification of forms where the decorations are geometrised and stylised.   This general tour illustrates the variety of architectural production in Tours: individual homes, collective housing, shops, public buildings, etc.

22 September - Beer tasting around Ireland Enjoy a selection of Irish beers and local Touraine beers to compare flavors. To accompany the tasting, discover Irish cheeses from France Fromages and chocolates from the Bellanger chocolate factory! The tasting is conducted in French and English by oenologist Alexis Caraux. The event is part of the Rugby World Cup. The city of Tours is the training base for the Irish team.

SEPTEMBER 29 - SEASONAL FRUITS, CHEESES AND TOURAINE WINES In the grandiose setting of this theater, reminiscent of the Palais Garnier in Paris, enjoy the subtle marriage of Touraine wines from Domaine Baudry-Dutour, cheeses from Fromagerie Maurice and seasonal fruit from Jardins de Meslay. A tasting hosted by oenologist Christophe Prouteau in the "Foyer du Public", a vast and richly decorated foyer that is a favorite spot for spectators during intermissions. Located on the second floor, it has two balconies.

An electrically-assisted three-wheeler bike suitable for PRMs, enabling you to cycle the « Loire à Vélo » with your family or friends in complete safety. On the levees overlooking the Loire or along the towpaths, discover the changing moods and colours of the royal river!