Tours, the « not to be missed » capital of the Loire Valley, opens its doors of the greatest chateaux such as Chenonceau, Villandry, Amboise and more than fifty other castles situated less than 100km away from Tours. Take advantage of our preferential rates to visit the castles and gardens of the Loire Valley.

Price: €14.50 (public price: €15.50) A private chateau still inhabited by the same family, it is open to the public every day of the year. Cheverny is considered to be the most magnificently furnished château in the Loire Valley. Tapestries from the Gobelins, Flanders, Louis XIV and Louis XV chests of drawers, Louis XV Regulator, the King's room... and a thousand other wonders will enchant you. The castle of Cheverny was used as a model by Hergé to draw the castle of Moulinsart. The permanent exhibition "The Secrets of Moulinsart" allows visitors to relive the events that took place in this mythical place.

Price: €10.50 (public price: €11.00) 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.

A medieval stronghold, Montpoupon was transformed into a Renaissance residence in the 15th century. Owners since 1857, the Motte Saint-Pierre family modernized the château in the 1920s, turning it into a comfortable residence. The château takes you into the intimacy of the owners' family through a self-guided tour of the fully furnished château, from the kitchens to the dining room and private apartments. The outbuildings reveal the family's passion for horses and horse-riding, with stables, tack rooms, horse-drawn carriages, artists' paintings and Carrés Hermès. A forest walk is available in the château grounds. The “Solange enquête à Montpoupon” booklet is available for children.

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. You can also enjoy a guided walking tour of Tours and a commentary tour of the city on a mini train (from April to October). On presentation of your Tours City Pass, you can also enjoy exclusive benefits with our partners: 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...