Overview
Set in France, Saint-Avertin is a town.
It is home to around 16,000 people.
On the map it sits in Europe, in the northern hemisphere.
Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) is the closest airport, roughly 8 km away.
Key facts
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Population | 16,007 |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Nearest airport | Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF), 8 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Saint-Avertin is
Saint-Avertin sits in France, in the northern part of Europe.
Tours lies about 4 km to the north-west, Joué-lès-Tours lies about 6 km to the west and Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire lies about 7 km to the north-west.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF), roughly 8 km away.
Alternative gateways include Le Mans-Arnage Airport (LME, 76 km); Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS, 92 km).
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Find flights to Saint-Avertin →arrives TUF (7.7 km away)
Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Saint-Avertin is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through TUF.
Day trips & nearby
For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Tours (4 km to the north-west); Joué-lès-Tours (6 km to the west); Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire (7 km to the north-west); Saint-Pierre-des-Corps (3 km to the north); Orléans (106 km to the north-east).
Good to know
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main language spoken is French.
Clocks run on Europe/Paris time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Saint-Avertin
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Saint-Avertin?
- Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) is the closest airport, about 8 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Saint-Avertin?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Saint-Avertin?
- Tours is one of the closest places, about 4 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Saint-Avertin in?
- Saint-Avertin is in France.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.