Holiday rentals Tours
Tours, situated casually between the Loire and the Cher, is an important crossroads in the centre of France. Book a seasonal rental in the Touraine region and explore this key centre of French history and of Christendom, illustrated by the magnificent Saint-Gatien cathedral. Four centuries, from 1170 to 1547, were necessary to complete this building
With a gîte in the historic neighbourhood of Tours, dive into the "Tourangeau" way of life: stroll through the flower markets, along the banks of the Loire, through the shopping streets of the town centre, before relaxing at a terrace café. The Place Plumereau is a must-see right at the heart of the town, with its 15th century half-timbered houses.
Tours is also a hotbed of fine cuisine, with its reputed restaurants and spacialities such as Rillettes and Rillons, as well as goat's-milk cheese. Of course, you cannot visit this region without exploring its vineyards. Discover famous names such as Vouvray and Montlouis-sur-Loire, close to Tours.
Tours is also the gatehouse to the valley of the Loire châteaux. Rent an apartment or a house with a fireplace and a splendid terrace, from which you can explore world-famous châteaux uch as Chenonceau and Chambord.