Overview
Tours is a mid-size town in France.
Its population is roughly 142,000.
On the map it sits in Europe, in the northern hemisphere.
Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) is the closest airport, roughly 5 km away.
Key facts
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Population | 141,621 |
| Timezone | Europe/Paris |
| Nearest airport | Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF), 5 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Tours is
Tours sits in France, in the northern part of Europe.
Joué-lès-Tours lies about 6 km to the south-west, Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire lies about 3 km to the west and Saint-Avertin lies about 4 km to the south-east.
Getting there
The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF), roughly 5 km away.
Alternative gateways include Le Mans-Arnage Airport (LME, 72 km); Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS, 95 km).
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Find flights to Tours →arrives TUF (5.3 km away)
Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
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 Tours 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: Joué-lès-Tours (6 km to the south-west); Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire (3 km to the west); Saint-Avertin (4 km to the south-east); Saint-Pierre-des-Corps (4 km to the east); 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 Tours
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Getting around Tours
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Tours?
- Tours Val de Loire Airport (TUF) is the closest airport, about 5 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Tours?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Tours?
- Joué-lès-Tours is one of the closest places, about 6 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Tours in?
- Tours 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.