Must-Sees for June

Duration: 1 day - Price: €28
This is THE ideal pass for an urban and cultural getaway in Tours! It allows you to enjoy the city's museums and surrounding castles, and to access the destination's must-see attractions in complete freedom.
This Pass gives you free access to 9 tourist and cultural sites in Tours and the surrounding area:

• Tours Castle,
• Olivier Debré Contemporary Art Centre,
• Museum of Fine Arts,
• Compagnonnage Museum,
• Natural History Museum,
• Cloître de la Psalette,
• Prieuré Saint-Cosme,
• Villandry Castle and Gardens,
• Azay-le-Rideau Castle,
• Hôtel Goüin,
• Cave de Vouvray,
• Les Grandes Caves Saint Roch.

• 10% discount on canoe hire in Vouvray
• 10% discount on a ride in a 2CV
• 10% discount on your drinks at Au Temps des Rois, Place Plumereau
• 5% discount at the Atelier Saint Michel
• 10% discount at Fromages de Camille
• A complimentary bottle of Vouvray brut or demi-sec for two Tours City Pass holders who have booked a ‘From the vine to the glass’ tasting tour, an introduction to wine tasting or a wine course with Rendez-vous dans les Vignes
• 5% discount on a sidecar ride
• 10% discount on cookery courses and wine workshops...

Duration: 2 days - Price: €38
This is THE ideal pass for an urban and cultural getaway in Tours! It allows you to enjoy the city's museums and surrounding castles, and to access the destination's must-see attractions in complete freedom.
This Pass gives you free access to 9 tourist and cultural sites in Tours and the surrounding area:

• Tours Castle,
• Olivier Debré Contemporary Art Centre,
• Museum of Fine Arts,
• Compagnonnage Museum,
• Natural History Museum,
• Cloître de la Psalette,
• Prieuré Saint-Cosme,
• Villandry Castle and Gardens,
• Azay-le-Rideau Castle,
• Hôtel Goüin,
• Cave de Vouvray,
• Les Grandes Caves Saint Roch.

• 10% discount on canoe hire in Vouvray
• 10% discount on a ride in a 2CV
• 10% discount on your drinks at Au Temps des Rois, Place Plumereau
• 5% discount at the Atelier Saint Michel
• 10% discount at Fromages de Camille
• A complimentary bottle of Vouvray brut or demi-sec for two Tours City Pass holders who have booked a ‘From the vine to the glass’ tasting tour, an introduction to wine tasting or a wine course with Rendez-vous dans les Vignes
• 5% discount on a sidecar ride
• 10% discount on cookery courses and wine workshops...

Duration: 3 days - Price: €45
This is THE ideal pass for an urban and cultural getaway in Tours! It allows you to enjoy the city's museums and surrounding castles, and to access the destination's must-see attractions in complete freedom.
This Pass gives you free access to 9 tourist and cultural sites in Tours and the surrounding area:

• Tours Castle,
• Olivier Debré Contemporary Art Centre,
• Museum of Fine Arts,
• Compagnonnage Museum,
• Natural History Museum,
• Cloître de la Psalette,
• Prieuré Saint-Cosme,
• Villandry Castle and Gardens,
• Azay-le-Rideau Castle,
• Hôtel Goüin,
• Cave de Vouvray,
• Les Grandes Caves Saint Roch.

• 10% discount on canoe hire in Vouvray
• 10% discount on a ride in a 2CV
• 10% discount on your drinks at Au Temps des Rois, Place Plumereau
• 5% discount at the Atelier Saint Michel
• 10% discount at Fromages de Camille
• A complimentary bottle of Vouvray brut or demi-sec for two Tours City Pass holders who have booked a ‘From the vine to the glass’ tasting tour, an introduction to wine tasting or a wine course with Rendez-vous dans les Vignes
• 5% discount on a sidecar ride
• 10% discount on cookery courses and wine workshops...

Duration: 3 to 4 hours - Price: €49
Combine cultural discovery with fine dining on this audio-guided tour of Tours.
An intuitive app guides you at your own pace, without the constraints of a group. As you wander, you’ll hear explanations about the heritage and key points of interest in the city’s historic centre, along with directions to help you find your way easily, without needing to look at your screen. The tour also includes gourmet stops at carefully selected venues, where you can savour local produce and specialities. An ideal experience for lunchtime.

Duration: 1h15 - Price: from €9
With its monumental staircase and Italian-style auditorium, listed as a historic monument since 2024, the Grand Théâtre - Opéra de Tours, located in the city's historic quarter, was inspired by its famous Parisian counterpart.
Every year, it presents a season of opera, symphony and children's shows, as well as recitals and chamber music concerts. With its permanent choir, the Grand Théâtre has also been home to the Orchestre Symphonique Région Centre-Val de Loire/Tours since 2002.
 
This small-group guided tour explores the history and splendour of the venue, exploring the peristyle, the public foyer and the auditorium.

Duration:  1h30 - Price: from €12
A guided tour of the landscape and monumental dimensions of Marmoutier Abbey and a discovery of the archaeological remains.

Surrounded by a cliff, in a meander of the Loire, the site of Marmoutier stands out for its tranquillity and picturesque character. It was on this site, occupied since ancient times, that Saint Martin founded a small hermitage in the 4^th century, which rapidly developed into a prestigious abbey of considerable influence. Restored and maintained until the French Revolution, the abbey was partly demolished in the 19^th century. Since 1981, the City of Tours has owned the hillside and adjoining land where most of the old buildings that have survived are located. Every summer, the site hosts a programmed archaeological dig, which you can discover on this tour.
This tour has been awarded the Ville d'Art et d'Histoire label.

Price: €13 (public price: €14)
The Château de Villandry is a unique example of Renaissance architecture and gardens. Six sumptuous gardens await you: the vegetable garden, the ornamental garden, the water garden, the medicinal plant garden, the labyrinth and the sun garden. The château boasts 18^th century interiors and a collection of antique Spanish paintings.

Price: €16 (ticket valid during high and low season)
The Azay-le-Rideau castle estate invites you to enjoy a unique visiting experience: admire the sculpted facades, discover the 19^th century decorations on the ground floor and the Renaissance room on the first floor, and don't miss the original framework from the early 16^th century.

Finally, stroll through and contemplate the romantic flowered park and extend your discovery to the press: "multimedia interpretation space"...

Price: €18 (public price: €19)
Its arches gracefully span the Cher. Cherished by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Médicis, Chenonceau remains the most visited château in France after Versailles. Wonderfully furnished (ah, its kitchens!), this 16^th century château can be visited with an iPod. You'll fall under the spell of the gardens planted on either side of the keep... and the delightful village, whose name is spelt with an ‘x’!

Price: €16.30 (public price: €17.30)
Imagine a palace delicately poised above the Loire, with gardens suspended between heaven and earth... It's hardly surprising that Amboise was a favorite site for the kings of France as they transformed their country during the Renaissance. Charles VIII and François I, Leonardo da Vinci and the iconic Queen Anne de Bretagne are all familiar faces here. Even today, the view is breathtaking! A 360° panorama of landscapes listed as a World Heritage Site. A castle open to nature, a haven of peace for birds, Amboise is also a place of innovation, where innovations such as the HistoPad enhance the experience. LPO Refuge.

Price: €19.00 (public price: €20)
In 1516, Leonardo da Vinci accepted the invitation of Francis I and moved to the Château du Clos Lucé in Amboise, where he worked on numerous projects for the King. From Rome he brought his notebooks and three of his major works: the Mona Lisa, the Saint Anne and the Saint John the Baptist, now in the Louvre. Prolific and inspired, he worked as an engineer, architect and stage director, organising sumptuous festivities for the court. On 2 May 1519, he died in his bedroom.

The house, its park - a veritable open-air museum - and the Leonardo da Vinci Painter and Architect Galleries invite you to discover the many facets of this genius through his restored workshops, models of his inventions and an immersive show presenting his 17 masterpieces...

Duration: 1h - Price: €30
Take advantage of fine weather to treat yourself to an aperitif cruise on the Loire departing from Tours with the BOUTAVANT association. Take a seat aboard a traditional boat for a one-hour cruise and enjoy the late afternoon light on the river.
A basket of Touraine specialities and a glass of wine will accompany this timeless moment of discovery.

Duration: 1h30 - Price: from €20
La Rabouilleuse has two sailing boats, each of which can accommodate up to 12 passengers, for trips that favour soft mobility, sailing and boating.

Upstream from Tours, along the hillsides of Rochecorbon and Vouvray, discover river trips on the Loire.

"The Loire has everything to surprise us and much to teach us. Whether you are a gourmet, curious or intrepid, you will find on board the recipe, the bivouac, the outing that will satisfy your desire for the Loire! Our booty: the light of the Loire, the observation of its fauna, the charm of its islands, the contemplation of its landscapes... Come and take your share!

When the winds are favourable, we send the sail, otherwise we use the motor, the oar or the boat. In all circumstances, we plan a part of the tour in soft mobility (without motor) to better taste the rhythm of the river.

Duration: 2½ hours - Price: from €36
With La Rabouilleuse, enjoy a truly special experience on the Loire at sunset aboard a traditional boat.
Just upstream from Tours, along the slopes of Rochecorbon and Vouvray, La Rabouilleuse invites you to discover the Loire through its unique atmosphere and colours. What we offer: the light of the Loire, the chance to spot wildlife, the charm of its islands, and the chance to take in the scenery… Come and enjoy it all!
When the winds are favourable, we set sail; otherwise, we use the engine, oars or a paddle. In all circumstances, we include a section of the trip using gentle propulsion (without the engine) to better savour the river’s rhythm.
You’re welcome to bring your own aperitif basket to share, if you wish, with the other guests. A convivial atmosphere guaranteed!

Duration: 2 hours - Price: from €22.50
Whether with family or friends, set off on an adventure on the water!
Take your time on the banks of the Loire, admire the scenery, and soak up this relaxing moment and the wonders of nature. To make the most of your day, there’s no time limit on your trip!

“La Découverte” is a 6 km descent between Rochecorbon and Tours, ideal for a first canoeing or kayaking experience and for a taste of adventure. The trip starts in Tours with a minibus journey to Rochecorbon, where the trip begins.

We also offer stand-up paddleboard hire - whether on your head or feet, alone or in a group - so come and discover this fun activity. You can try your hand at this water sport or simply sunbathe on the board in the middle of the water!

Duration: 1h30 - Price: from €21
Just outside Tours, the Bateliers du Cher offer guided tours all year round, departing from Savonnières (up the Cher towards Tours). You'll board traditional 18^th and 19^th century boats (seating 12) for an hour of discovery. A change of scenery and peace and quiet guaranteed!

Duration: 2h - Price: €36
This 2-hour sunset excursion is an invitation to let yourself go and (re)connect with the natural environment of the Loire. It's a magical moment when you let yourself be carried away by the current and the light offered by the sunset, which is also the best time to discover the birds and, if you're lucky, the opportunity to see this discreet and unknown animal: the European beaver! So don't forget to bring your twins along!

To complete the tour, we strongly advise you to bring a picnic to share (or not) with the other passengers!

Duration: 1h30 to 2h - Price: from €20
We offer stand-up paddle and canoe hire so that you can discover some of the most exceptional tourist sites.
Let yourself be tempted by this incredible experience of standing up on the river, whether you're 2 people or up to 10 on the same board.
Embark on a remarkable tour that will take you to the foot of the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, located in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Duration: 1 hour - Price: €32 for 2 persons
A visit to the Cave de Vouvray is a real journey into the world of Vouvray. A journey in several stages, from vine to glass. Discover our new mediation space ‘Follow the Chenin’ where a sound and visual immersion in the world of cooperation awaits you. Follow our guide through 3 kilometres of troglodytic galleries where 6 million bottles are kept. He'll reveal the secrets of how our still and sparkling Vouvray wines are made. Your visit will end with a convivial tasting!

Duration: 3h - Price: €40
Immerse yourself for a few hours in a working family winery. It's a complete tour, from the grapes and vines to the glass of wine, that Myriam offers on this guided tour. 

Duration: 1h30 - Price: €22
Located 45 km from Tours, Château Minière, a committed Bourgueil vineyard, offers visitors the chance to discover the vineyard's finest organic and biodynamic wines, accompanied by a platter of charcuterie and cheese.
Visits are available every day, at several different times.

Duration: 1h00 - Price: €8
Visit our vineyard in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil for an immersive tour of our winery and cellar, discovering our winemaking expertise. Throughout the tour, trace the history of the Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil appellation, following in the footsteps of our ancestor Adrien Ory, the appellation's founder. The tour concludes with a guided tasting of our wines, a reflection of our terroir and family heritage:

• Red wine from Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil
• Red wine from Bourgueil
• Dry and aromatic white wine from the IGP Val de Loire
• Dry and fruity Bourgueil rosé wine
• Crémant de Loire White and Rosé

Duration: 1h30 - Price: €16
Step into this unique place and discover wines steeped in history and terroir. The troglodyte cellar of Domaine de la Chopinière du Roy, located in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, is home to unique vintages, carefully preserved in an authentic setting.
After the tour and tasting of an old vintage, you’ll have the chance to sample the estate’s current cuvées, offering a great opportunity to compare aged wines with more recent ones.
Discover our Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil wines, Bourgueil wines and Loire wines, typical of the region:

• Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil 100% Cabernet Franc
• Bourgueil 100% Cabernet Franc
• Dry, aromatic Chenin Blanc
• Rosé dry and fruity
• Crémant de Loire White and Rosé