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How to watch the 2024 Tour de France – TV schedule, live streaming worldwide

How to watch the 2024 Tour de France live on television or any device

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The Tour de France , is nearing its finale after kicking off on Sunday, June 29, in Florence, Italy. Find out when the Tour de France is on, where you can watch the Tour de France and how you can view the race live streaming.

Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) leads defending champion Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease A Bike) and   Remco Evenepoel (Soudal-QuickStep) after 20 stages of racing.

Stage 21 is a challenging hilly 34km individual time trial around Nice that seals the 2024 Tour de France.

Being the last day of the Tour, it's a stage you won't want to miss, so follow either live with Cyclingnews or on your local broadcast or streaming service. Read on to find out how to watch the Tour de France in your area.

Who is racing the Tour de France? Find out in our complete Tour de France team guide .

The Tour de France is live on ITVX (UK) and SBS On Demand (AUS) for free . Away from home? You can watch free from anywhere using a VPN .

In the USA, Peacock is your home of the Tour de France, while Discovery+ and Eurosport cover most of Europe. Read on to find out the best way to watch the Tour de France either on TV or other devices.

Dates: June 29-July 21

Free streams: SBS on Demand (Australia), ITV4 (UK), S4C (Wales)

USA: Peacock TV

Canada: FloBikes

UK: Discovery+ , ITV4 , S4C

Australia: SBS

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How to watch the Tour de France on TV or live streaming for free

The 2024 Tour de France will be aired for free in Australia on SBS on Demand , in the UK by ITV4 , and in Wales by S4C .

If you live or are on holiday in any of these countries then enjoy the month of racing with no subscription fees to pay. However, if you're away from home on holiday during the racing then it's possible to keep up with the racing without resorting to shelling out for a local streaming subscription.

A VPN could solve your problem, and we have all the information on h ow to watch the action using a VPN below.

Tour de France live in the USA

NBC hold the broadcasting rights for the Tour de France in the USA. The race will be broadcast live on NBC, as well as the network's streaming service, Peacock TV .

Peacock TV offers a seven-day free trial for those who want to try before you buy. A full subscription to the service starts from $4.99 per month.

NBC is available via cable plans and, if you're a cord-cutter, you can watch the network via Hulu ($7.99 per month with a 30-day free trial), DirecTV (from $64.99 per month with a five-day free trial), and FuboTV (from $74.99 per month with a seven-day free trial).

Tour de France live in Canada

The Tour de France is live on FloBikes in Canada. An annual subscription will set you back $29.99/month or $150/year.

Tour de France live in the UK

The Tour de France is live on TV on ITV4 , the Welsh-language channel S4C as well as via Eurosport and Discovery+ .

A 'standard' subscription to Discovery+, which includes Eurosport's cycling coverage, will set you back £6.99 per month or £59.99 per year. The package includes year-round cycling streams as well as other live sports, including snooker, tennis, motorsports, the Paris Olympic Games, and more.

A premium subscription, which includes all that plus TNT Sports (Premier League, Champions League and Europa League football plus rugby, wrestling, UFC, and MotoGP), costs an additional £29.99 per month.

Tour de France live around the world

In Australia, national broadcaster SBS will carry live Tour de France coverage.

For a local feel and full French-language coverage of the race, head to France TV Around Europe, broadcasters include ARD in Germany, Sporza and RTBF in Belgium, Rai in Italy, and RTVE in Spain.

Watch the Tour de France live on any streams

If you are outside of your home region and need to access your live streaming services to watch the action, you may find your access to be geo-restricted.

In this case, a VPN service will come in handy, allowing your computer to pretend it's home and let you log into your streaming accounts to catch all of the racing action.

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- Need a VPN to access a geo-restricted feed? Try ExpressVPN .

- This page will be updated regularly up to and throughout the TDF.

- Results: Stage Results and G.C. here .

- Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) won the 2023 Tour de France.

- 2024 Tour de France Stage Previews, Towns, Timetables, Profiles:

- Start List here . (final)

- Monday is a rest day at the Tour de France. The race resumes Tuesday with Stage 16.

- Monday is a rest day at the Tour de France. The race resumes Tuesday with Stage 10.

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- Time schedules for all stages are now available along with stage profiles and maps. See our stage table.

- Photos:   2021 Tour de France Stage 21 Photos .

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- Photos:   2021 La Course by le Tour de France Photos .

- Photos:   2021 Tour de France Photos - Teams Presentation . (partial)

- Photos:   2021 Tour de France Photos - Pre-race .

- Art: 2021 Tour de France Stage 3 Art . (Greig Leach)

- Soudal-Quick-Step roster for the 2024 Tour de France:

Remco Evenepoel (BEL) Jan Hirt (CZE) Yves Lampaert (BEL) Mikel Landa (ESP) Gianni Moscon (ITA) Casper Phillip Pedersen (DEN) Ilan Van Wilder (BEL) Louis Vervaeke (BEL) Sports Directors: Davide Bramati (ITA) Dries Devenyns (BEL) Klaas Lodewyck (BEL) Tom Steels (BEL)

- Soudal-Quick-Step directeur sportif Tom Steels: "With both Remco and Mikel on the team we can aim for a good result in the general classification. Mikel has a lot of experience, as do many of our riders, and together they make for quite a strong and balanced team. Looking on the parcours, I think you can easily say this will be one of the toughest editions in recent years. The start is very hard, we have some big climbs early in the race followed by that gravel stage, and then the second and third week will be very demanding. We need to be focused and at the top of our game to get some good results, and we are confident in this team and what it can do this July."

- 2024 Tour de France stage schedule/times:

Stage 1 - Saturday, June 29 Start at 12:00 CET, 6:00am ET Finish at 17:34 CET, 11:34am ET

Stage 2 - Sunday, June 30 Start at 12:15 CET, 6:15am ET Finish at 17:06 CET, 11:06am ET

Stage 3 - Monday, July 1 Start at 11:15 CET, 5:15am ET Finish at 16:57 CET, 10:57am ET

Stage 4 - Tuesday, July 2 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:05 CET, 11:05am ET

Stage 5 - Wednesday, July 3 Start at 13:20 CET, 7:20am ET Finish at 17:16 CET, 11:16am ET

Stage 6 - Thursday, July 4 Start at 13:35 CET, 7:35am ET Finish at 17:19 CET, 11:19am ET

Stage 7 ITT - Friday, July 5 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:29 CET, 11:29am ET

Stage 8 - Saturday, July 6 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:19 CET, 11:19am ET

Stage 9 - Sunday, July 7 Start at 13:15 CET, 7:15am ET Finish at 17:49 CET, 11:49am ET

Rest Day 1 - Monday, July 8

Stage 10 - Tuesday, July 9 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:24 CET, 11:24am ET

Stage 11 - Wednesday, July 10 Start at 11:20 CET, 5:20am ET Finish at 16:54 CET, 10:54am ET

Stage 12 - Thursday, July 11 Start at 12:35 CET, 6:35am ET Finish at 17:16 CET, 11:16am ET

Stage 13 - Friday, July 12 Start at 13:30 CET, 7:30am ET Finish at 17:21 CET, 11:21am ET

Stage 14 - Saturday, July 13 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:17 CET, 11:17am ET

Stage 15 - Sunday, July 14 Start at 11:55 CET, 5:55am ET Finish at 17:22 CET, 11:22am ET

Rest Day 2 - Monday, July 15

Stage 16 - Tuesday, July 16 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:31 CET, 11:31am ET

Stage 17 - Wednesday, July 17 Start at 12:35 CET, 6:35am ET Finish at 16:58 CET, 10:58am ET

Stage 18 - Thursday, July 18 Start at 13:00 CET, 7:00am ET Finish at 17:30 CET, 11:30am ET

Stage 19 - Friday, July 19 Start at 12:20 CET, 6:20am ET Finish at 17:11 CET, 11:11am ET

Stage 20 - Saturday, July 20 Start at 13:35 CET, 7:35am ET Finish at 17:18 CET, 11:18am ET

Stage 21 - Sunday, July 21 Start at 14:40 CET, 8:40am ET Finish at 19:30 CET, 1:30pm ET

- When is the 2024 Tour de France?  The 2024 Tour de France will be held June 29-July 21.

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- Photos:   Women's La Course by le Tour de France Photos .

- Photos:   2019 Tour de France Stage 16 Photos .

- Results: Tour de France Results .

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- For the 20th consecutive year, you can follow the Tour de France live on cyclingfans.com .

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- We will update here with the best and latest live feeds at broadcast time.

- Welcome to our live coverage guide for the 2024 Tour de France .

2024 Tour de France LIVE June 29-July 21 Official Website Start List (final)

Stage 21 starts at 2:40pm CET (8:40am U.S. Eastern)

Finish at around 7:30pm CET (1:30pm U.S. Eastern)

Live video from 2:00pm CET (8:00am U.S. Eastern)

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2023 Tour de France Route Map

2023 Tour de France Stage 21 Profile

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- Teams Presentation - Thursday, June 29

- Expected LIVE video here .  (Official)

- Soudal-Quick-Step roster for the 2023 Tour de France:

Julian Alaphilippe (FRA) Kasper Asgreen (DEN) Rémi Cavagna (FRA) Tim Declercq (BEL) Dries Devenyns (BEL) Fabio Jakobsen (NED) Yves Lampaert (BEL) Michael Mørkøv (DEN)

- Julian Alaphilippe (Soudal-Quickstep): "I’m looking forward to the Tour de France, it’s always an exciting period of the year. I went on a recon of the start in Bilbao, and I can tell you it will be a beautiful and hard weekend. At the beginning of the month I did a solid Dauphiné, where I felt in good shape, got a win and took pleasure in riding, and the preparations went well. The Tour is a truly huge adventure, every day you have to fight together with the team, and has a really special atmosphere, with all the people along the roads. I’m ready for Le Tour."

- 2023 Tour de France stage schedule/times:

Stage 1 - Saturday, July 1 Start at 12:30 CET, 6:30am ET Finish at 17:15 CET, 11:15am ET

Stage 2 - Sunday, July 2 Start at 12:15 CET, 6:15am ET Finish at 17:04 CET, 11:04am ET

Stage 3 - Monday, July 3 Start at 13:00 CET, 7:00am ET Finish at 17:19 CET, 11:19am ET

Stage 4 - Tuesday, July 4 Start at 13:10 CET, 7:10am ET Finish at 17:12 CET, 11:12am ET

Stage 5 - Wednesday, July 5 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:21 CET, 11:21am ET

Stage 6 - Thursday, July 6 Start at 13:10 CET, 7:10am ET Finish at 17:08 CET, 11:08am ET

Stage 7 - Friday, July 7 Start at 13:15 CET, 7:15am ET Finish at 17:07 CET, 11:07am ET

Stage 8 - Saturday, July 8 Start at 12:30 CET, 6:30am ET Finish at 17:07 CET, 11:07am ET

Stage 9 - Sunday, July 9 Start at 13:30 CET, 7:30am ET Finish at 18:05 CET, 12:05pm ET

Rest Day 1 - Monday, July 10

Stage 10 - Tuesday, July 11 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:19 CET, 11:19am ET

Stage 11 - Wednesday, July 12 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:19 CET, 11:19am ET

Stage 12 - Thursday, July 13 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:21 CET, 11:21am ET

Stage 13 - Friday, July 14 Start at 13:45 CET, 7:45am ET Finish at 17:12 CET, 11:12am ET

Stage 14 - Saturday, July 15 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:18 CET, 11:18am ET

Stage 15 - Sunday, July 16 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 18:00 CET, 12:00pm ET

Rest Day 2 - Monday, July 17

Stage 16 ITT - Tuesday, July 18 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:36 CET, 11:36am ET

Stage 17 - Wednesday, July 19 Start at 12:20 CET, 6:20am ET Finish at 17:03 CET, 11:03am ET

Stage 18 - Thursday, July 20 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:31 CET, 11:31am ET

Stage 19 - Friday, July 21 Start at 13:15 CET, 7:15am ET Finish at 17:11 CET, 11:11am ET

Stage 20 - Saturday, July 22 Start at 13:30 CET, 7:30am ET Finish at 16:54 CET, 10:54am ET

Stage 21 - Sunday, July 23 Start at 16:30 CET, 10:30am ET Finish at 19:28 CET, 1:28pm ET

- When is the 2023 Tour de France?  The 2023 Tour de France will be held July 1-23.

- Official site ticker/tracking LIVE here .

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- Monday is a rest/travel day at the Tour de France. The race resumes Tuesday with Stage 4.

- Dylan Groenewegen (BikeExchange-Jayco) won Stage 3. Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) remains leader on G.C.

- Fabio Jakobsen (Quickstep-Alpha Vinyl Team) won Stage 2. Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) is new overall leader.

- Yves Lampaert (Quickstep-Alpha Vinyl Team) won Stage 1 and is first leader in the general classification.

- Expected LIVE video here . (Official, Teams Presentation)

- Ralph Denk, Bora-Hansgrohe Team Manager, regarding the selection of their riders for the 2022 Tour de France: "Over the past couple of years, we’ve had three top-ten results in the Tour and now we’re aiming for a podium. Of course, it’s a tough goal but with the performance we’ve seen from Aleksandr Vlasov this season it’s a realistic goal and we have a strong team with full support for him over every terrain. We want to show an active and attacking style of racing, focus on the GC and maybe even take a stage win. I’d be very happy on the Champs-Élysées if we achieve these goals."

- 2022 Tour de France stage schedule/times:

Stage 1 ITT - Friday, July 1 Start at 16:00 CET, 10:00am ET Finish at 19:10 CET, 1:10pm ET

Stage 2 - Saturday, July 2 Start at 12:15 CET, 6:15am ET Finish at 16:59 CET, 10:59am ET

Stage 3 - Sunday, July 3 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:12 CET, 11:12am ET

Rest Day - Monday, July 4

Stage 4 - Tuesday, July 5 Start at 13:15 CET, 7:15am ET Finish at 17:14 CET, 11:14am ET

Stage 5 - Wednesday, July 6 Start at 13:35 CET, 7:35am ET Finish at 17:20 CET, 11:20am ET

Stage 6 - Thursday, July 7 Start at 12:05 CET, 6:05am ET Finish at 17:15 CET, 11:15am ET

Stage 7 - Friday, July 8 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:17 CET, 11:17am ET

Stage 8 - Saturday, July 9 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:28 CET, 11:28am ET

Stage 9 - Sunday, July 10 Start at 12:30 CET, 6:30am ET Finish at 17:28 CET, 11:28am ET

Rest Day 2 - Monday, July 11

Stage 10 - Tuesday, July 12 Start at 13:30 CET, 7:30am ET Finish at 16:57 CET, 10:57am ET

Stage 11 - Wednesday, July 13 Start at 12:15 CET, 6:15am ET Finish at 16:40 CET, 10:40am ET

Stage 12 - Thursday, July 14 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:55 CET, 11:55am ET

Stage 13 - Friday, July 15 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:26 CET, 11:26am ET

Stage 14 - Saturday, July 16 Start at 12:15 CET, 6:15am ET Finish at 17:05 CET, 11:05am ET

Stage 15 - Sunday, July 17 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:39 CET, 11:39am ET

Rest Day 3 - Monday, July 18

Stage 16 - Tuesday, July 19 Start at 12:30 CET, 6:30am ET Finish at 16:58 CET, 10:58am ET

Stage 17 - Wednesday, July 20 Start at 13:15 CET, 7:15am ET Finish at 16:50 CET, 10:50am ET

Stage 18 - Thursday, July 21 Start at 13:30 CET, 7:30am ET Finish at 17:25 CET, 11:25am ET

Stage 19 - Friday, July 22 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:16 CET, 11:16am ET

Stage 20 ITT - Saturday, July 23 Start at 13:05 CET, 7:05am ET Finish at 17:49 CET, 11:49am ET

Stage 21 - Sunday, July 24 Start at 16:30 CET, 10:30am ET Finish at 19:26 CET, 1:26pm ET

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How to Watch the Tour De France 2022: Schedule, Streaming, More

Cycling's biggest event begins on friday, by nbc sports staff • published june 30, 2022 • updated on june 30, 2022 at 6:12 pm.

How to watch the Tour de France 2022: Schedule, streaming, more originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

The 2022 Tour de France starts Thursday with a 13km individual time trial in Copenhagen and ends on July 24 with its traditional finish on the Champs-Elysees in Paris. 

Could we see a three-peat champion crowned this year? That could be the case as Slovenian Tadej Pogacar looks to make it three in row, having won the last two Tours. 

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Could this be the year we see a U.S. cyclist take the Tour de France crown? Sepp Kuss and Brandon McNulty are a few of the American hopefuls that are looking to bring back an eligible win at the event for the first time since Greg LeMond's back-to-back victories in 1989 and 1990.

Check out everything you need to know as the gears get cranking for all 176 riders (22 teams with eight riders per team) on this grueling and tough 21-stage event.

Where can you watch the Tour de France and what time does it start?

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You can catch all 21 st ages on Peacock an d USA Network from July 1 through July 24. Full coverage begins with Stage 1 on Friday at 9:30 a.m. ET. 

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Tour de France 2022 schedule

For those keeping track, the 2022 Tour de France is set to take place during a span of 24 days.

Cyclists will go through a daily contested stage and see a total of three rest days during the event. The first rest day lands on July 4 (between Stages 3 and 4), the second is set for July 11 (between Stages 9 and 10), and the final one comes on July 18 (between Stages 15 and 16).

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It is time for the second Grand Tour of the year and, for most cycling fans, the Tour de France 2024, is the big one. However, there is some shift from tradition this year. The Grand Départ is in Florence and the finish in Nice, not Paris.

We are in for a brutal battle for the Yellow Jersey. The field includes Carlos Rodríguez and Egan Bernal leading the Ineos Grenadiers and Jonas Vingegaard of Team Visma - Lease a Bike. He's a back-to-back winner of this legendary race, having won in 2022 and 2023. Can he make it a hat-trick?

It's Tadej Pogacar who they'll all be trying to keep pace with though. The Slovenian has already won the Giro d’Italia this season. Can he become the first rider to do the double since Marco Pantani in 1998?

And there's no need to leave these questions hanging. You can watch the Tour de France 2024 for yourself with every stage available to stream free. Read on for how to watch the Tour de France live streams from anywhere and all the TV channel and cable-free options you'll need for this three-week feast of cycling.

How to watch a FREE Tour de France live stream

One of the best things about the Tour de France is that it's completely free to watch in lots of countries around the world. For example:

UK – ITV4 and ITVX streaming service / S4C and S4C on BBC iPlayer

France – France TV Sport

Belgium – RTBF  

Italy – Rai Sport

Australia – SBS

If you're from any of the countries listed above but you're abroad right now, don't worry about missing out on that free coverage. All you need to do is subscribe to a VPN to watch a free Tour de France live stream and re-connect to your home streaming coverage.

How to watch Tour de France 2024 from outside your country

If you're keen to watch the Tour de France but you're away from home and the coverage is geo-blocked, then you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.

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USA: How to watch Tour de France live stream 2024 without cable

Cycling fans can watch the Tour de France on both NBC and Peacock in the US.

NBC is the official US broadcaster for the Tour de France 2024.  Peacock will live stream the race too.

How to watch Tour de France 2024 without cable

Peacock costs from $5.99 a month for an ad-supported version of the service that also offers live coverage of every big WWE event, plus the NFL and plenty more live sports. You also have the option of paying $12 a month for commercial-free coverage.

OTT streaming service  Sling TV  is reasonably priced and includes both NBC and USA Network in select markets, as part of its  Sling Blue  package. The usual cost is from $40 a month, but if you're new to the service you can get  your first month half-price .

Another over-the-top streaming service that includes USA Network and NBC in select markets is  Fubo . It's a much more comprehensive cable replacement and carries more than 100 channels including Fox, CBS and ESPN.

Prices start at $79.99 a month but new users get a 7-day FREE trial .

If you subscribe to Peacock, Sling or Fubo and find yourself unable to access coverage because you're out of the country, consider using a VPN as outlined below. Try NordVPN with a 30-day money-back guarantee .

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How to watch 2024 Tour de France: live stream cycling in Canada

FloBikes is the place to watch live Tour de France coverage in Canada.

A subscription costs CA$29.99 (roughly $22) per month or CA$150 (roughly $110) for the year.

Not in Canada to catch that FloBikes stream? Use a VPN to make sure you don't miss a moment.

How to watch 2024 Tour de France: live stream cycling in New Zealand

Sky Sport is the place to watch the 2024 Tour de France in New Zealand, though be warned that most of the action takes place in the dead of night.

If you're willing to stay late enough to tune in, Sky Sport subscribers can watch every stage online using the country's Sky Go service, while cord-cutters and anyone else can try the Sky Sport Now streaming-only platform. A pass costs $24.99/week, $44.99/month or $449.99/year.

Away from home? Use a VPN to watch a Tour de France live stream from abroad.

How to watch a free Tour de France live stream in the UK

ITV always goes all-out with its coverage of the Tour de France, and cycling fans can watch every stage of the race for free on ITV4 in the UK. 

Use a VPN to watch a Tour de France free live stream from abroad.

That means you can fire up a free Tour de France live stream on  ITVX , which has an excellent app that's available on nearly everything that plugs in these days - just give it a search on your device, phone or console of choice.

More ways to watch the 2024 Tour de France:

Welsh-language coverage of the Tour de France is available from  S4C , which is available to stream for FREE in Wales via BBC iPlayer.

If you’re out of the UK but still want to watch, make sure you install a VPN so you can continue accessing UK streaming services from anywhere.

How to watch Tour de France 2024: live stream cycling FREE in Australia

Cycling fans Down Under can also watch every stage of the Tour de France for free on SBS . The only catch is those brutal broadcast timings.

If you stay up late enough to tune in, you can also live stream Tour de France coverage on the free-to-use SBS On Demand platform.

As well as apps for Android and iOS, you can access SBS On Demand on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV stick, Apple TV and most smart TVs.

Outside Australia? Don't worry if you're out of the country and want to catch that free SBS live stream – just grab a VPN and you can watch the race as if you were back at home on your laptop, mobile or other TV streaming device. 

Today at the Tour de France 2024

After three weeks of amazing cycling, this is the final stage of the Tour de France 2024. Due to the Olympics, it's not the traditional ride into Paris, but an individual time trial from Monaco to Nice. It's a 33.7km course with one category two climb towards the start. Today will be the final time we see record stage winner Sir Mark Cavendish ride in the Tour de France.

Barring catastrophe, Tadej Pogacar will become the eighth man, and the first since Marco Pantani in 1998, to win the Giro and the Tour de France in the same year. He put in yet another stunning performance in the mountains yesterday, breaking the resistance of Jonas Vingegaard on the final climb. He has now picked up five stage wins and don't bet against him claiming a sixth. Richard Carapaz is set to be crowned King of the Mountains after his brilliant finish to the race. Biniam Girmay will win the Green Jersey.

Tour de France 2024 stages and dates

Stage 1 | Saturday, June 29: Firenze – Rimini, 206km

Stage 2 | Sunday, June 30: Cesenatico – Bologna, 200km

Stage 3 | Monday, July 1: Piacenza – Torino, 229km

Stage 4 | Tuesday, July 2: Pinerolo – Valloire, 138km

Stage 5 | Wednesday, July 3: Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne – Saint Vulbas, 177km

Stage 6 | Thursday, July 4: Mâcon – Dijon, 163km

Stage 7 | Friday July 5: Nuits-Saint-Georges – Gevrey-Chambertin, 25km ITT

Stage 8 | Saturday, July 6: Semur-en-Auxois – Colombey-les-Deux-Eglises, 176km

Stage 9 | Sunday, July 7: Troyes – Troyes 199

Rest day | Monday, July 8

Stage 10 | Tuesday, July 9: Orléans – Saint-Amand-Montrond, 187km

Stage 11 | Wednesday, July 10: Évaux-les-Bains – Le Lioran, 211km

Stage 12 | Thursday, July 11: Aurillac – Villeneuve-sur-Lot, 204km

Stage 13 | Friday, July 12: Agen – Pau, 171km

Stage 14 | Saturday, July 13: Pau – Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d'Adet, 152km

Stage 15 | Sunday, July 14: Loudenvielle – Plateau de Beille, 198km

Rest day | Monday July 15

Stage 16 | Tuesday, July 16: Gruissan – Nîmes 187

Stage 17 | Wednesday, July 17: Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux – Superdévoluy, 178km

Stage 18 | Thursday, July 18: Gap – Barcelonnette, 179km

Stage 19 | Friday, July 19:  Embrun – Isola 2000, 145km

Stage 20 | Saturday, July, 20: Nice – Col de la Couillole, 133km 

Stage 21 | Sunday, July 21: Monaco – Nice, 34km ITT

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Visit Tours (Centre-Loire Valley, France)

The town of Tours is in the Indre-et-Loire department of the Centre region (the Loire Valley), and it is the largest town in the region. A busy, thriving town Tours is also only an hour to the south-west of Paris .

Exploring Tours

France This Way review: in Tours you will discover an extensive medieval historic centre, an imposing cathedral and cloisters, modern shopping streets and several other important monuments: together these make the town a very interesting and enjoyable destination to visit.

If possible, start your visit with a visit to Tours Tourist office on Rue Bernard Palissy to the south-east of the centre: this is adjacent to the car park on Rue Général Leclerc so we suggest you park there if arriving by car. The tourist office have lots of useful information about hidden sites and places you might not otherwise discover, such as a route for wine tasting...

One of the main attractions in Tours is the historic centre of the old town, in and around Place Plumereau. Around the edges of the square there are beautiful 12th to 15th century half timbered houses and some houses that also include fascinating features such as the carved figures on the facade of the house on the corner with Rue du Commerce.

The square is also filled with cafes and open air seating, so it’s a great place to sit and have a drink.

After exploring the streets in the historic centre, if you walk a short distance south along Rue du Change you reach another group of interesting buildings including the Tour Charlemagne, built over the tomb of Luitgarde, the wife of Charlemagne, and the Basilica Saint-Martin.

Inside the Basilica Saint-Martin , built in Tours in the 19th century in the neo-byzantine style, you can admire the painting of the dome and in the crypt of the church is the tomb of Saint-Martin, one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in France.

There are a number of grand houses dating from the Renaissance period along Rue du Commerce, to the east of the old town. Our favourite is the Hotel Gouin with a lovely Renaissance façade: the archeaology museum is now housed in the building.

At the end of Rue du Commerce you can see another impressive religious monument, the Church of Saint-Julien, that combines both roman and gothic styles of architecture.

Cathedral Saint-Gatien and La Psalette cloisters

The Cathedral Saint-Gatien, the most important religious monument in Tours, is at the east end of Rue Commerce and Rue Colbert, and contains the tombs of the children of Charles VIII. Most notable, although part of the cathedral dates from the 12th century, much of the western end was built in the 15th century in so-called 'flamboyant gothic' style.

Adjacent to the cathedral are the cloisters of la Psalette - an impressive structure in a mix of architectural styles with elaborate stonework and a beautiful renaissance staircase. In part of the cloisters you can see the room where religious chanting was practiced. The cloisters are listed as one of 85 National Monuments in France.

See our separate guide for information about Tours cathedral and the la Psalette cloisters .

Other monuments in Tours

Next to the cathedral is the Museum of Fine Arts housed in the Archbishops Palace. You should stroll around the pretty gardens even if you are not going into the museum. There is also a cedar tree in the garden of the Archbishops palace, famous for being planted by Napoleon.

Next to the river on the other side of the cathedral you can see the Chateau of Tours, although only two towers now remain. The Tour de Guise houses a wax-work museum and a Tropical Aquarium.

If you walk south along Rue Nationale from the Church of Saint-Julien you can pause to do some shopping then continue to Place Jean Jaures to see two very impressive classical style buildings dating from Tours period of prosperity in the 18th century: the Palais de Justice and the Hotel de Ville.

As you would expect of a major town such as Tours you will also find a wide range of shops, restaurants and all other commerces. There are also markets held in different parts of the town almost every day of the week.

Parcs and gardens in Tours

For a change from the bustle of the streets there are several public parks and gardens in Tours. We enjoyed a visit to the Botanic gardens, an extensive area of trees, gardens and water features opposite the Bretonneau Hospital to the west of the centre and also a stroll around the Jardin des Prébendes d'Oé to the south of Tours town centre (rue Roger Salengro).

There are many others that we did not unfortunately have time to visit, which you will find on the map given out by the tourist office in Tours.

Attractions nearby

Of course no visit to the Loire Valley would be complete without visiting a castle or two, and several of the most important castles, towns and villages are within easy reach of Tours.

Among our favourites, the gardens at Château de Villandry are a short distance along the river to the west of Tours, and in the pretty town of Amboise you can visit the Chateau d'Amboise and Chateau de Clos Lucé , once home to Leonardo da Vinci. See also Loire Valley castles for more information.

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Basilica of Saint-Martin in Tours

The basilica Saint-Martin is an imposing neo-byzantine church in the town of Tours

Tours Cathedral and La Psalette Cloisters

The la Psalette cloister and the cathedral of Tours together make a very impressive religious monument with various architectural styles

Chateau de Villandry

The rooms at Chateau de Villandry can be explored, but it is the world famous French style gardens here that will hold your attention the longest

Although it is the castle that attracts visitors to Amboise, you will also enjoy exploring the main square and old streets elsewhere in the small town

Azay-le-Rideau

The village of Azay-le-Rideau is best known for its castle but also has a pleasant centre with a historic church and mill to explore

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The Chateau d'Amboise is a castle with impressive gardens and a lovely view across the rooftops of Amboise

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Tours has received the following tourist classifications: listed town of Art and History ; historical protected town centre' (secteur sauvegardé); village in bloom (ville fleurie) 4*

Address: Tours, Loire Valley, 37000, France || GPS coordinates: latitude 47.393, longitude 0.6891

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Sightseeing & tourist attractions to visit nearby.

• Cloisters of la Psalette : national monument
• Le jardin des Prébendes d'Oé: remarkable garden
• Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire: ville fleurie 4*
• Les jardins du prieuré de Saint-Cosme: remarkable garden (2 km)
• Les jardins du château de Villandry : remarkable garden (14 km)
• Parc et jardins du château de Valmer: remarkable garden (15 km)
• Aquarium du Val-de-Loire: aquarium (17 km)
• Les jardins de la Chatonnière: remarkable garden (22 km)
• Amboise : secteur sauvegarde (22 km)
• Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau : national monument (22 km)
• Réserve de Beaumarchais: zoo or wildlife park (27 km)
• Parc et jardins du château de Chenonceau : remarkable garden (30 km)

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15 Best Things to Do in Tours (France)

It’s no mystery that Tours is a favourite base for people discovering the Loire Valley’s exalted châteaux.

Villandry, Chenonceau and Amboise are moments by car, and with the help of the Loire à Vélo network you can visit them on two wheels with ease.

But you may find that if you delve a little more into Tours’ history and attractions, it could be difficult to leave the city at all.

In the centre are timber houses and renaissance mansions on car-free streets, and museums that draw you into the city’s medieval past.

There are vineyards welcoming inquisitive oenophiles in the countryside and both the waters and banks of the Loire invite you to go wherever your sense of curiosity leads.

Lets explore the best things to do in Tours :

1. Tours Cathedral

Even by the glacial speed of construction in the middle ages, Tours Cathedral took a long time to be completed.

Building began in 1170 and wouldn’t be finished until 1547, but this means we’re met with a perfect summary of the evolution of gothic art.

The ensemble of original 13th-century stained glass windows in the ambulatory chapels and above the choir is one of the finest in France, and seems to generate its own light.

The cathedral has information panels giving you the meaning behind each image.

The marble renaissance tombs of King Charles VIII and Anne of Brittany’s children are also moving, as both died in infancy.

2. Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours

The riches from Cardinal Richelieu’s 17th-century campaign against the Huguenots and the art seized from abbeys during the Revolution all ended up at Tours’ stellar museum of fine art.

Because of their religious source there’s a good body of Italian gothic primitives from the 14th and 15th centuries, while the two renaissance paintings by Andrea Mentegna are regarded as masterpieces.

You’ve got over a thousand artworks to get through, with sculpture by Rodin, Flemish and Dutch painting by Rembrandt and Rubens, and Impressionism by Monet and Degas.

3. Tours Botanical Garden

The city’s municipal garden has a bit of a troublesome setting, between the Loire and Cher, which made it susceptible to flooding in the past, with two devastating inundations in the mid-19th century that filled the greenhouses with two metres of water.

Even after being hit by bombs in the Second World War there isn’t the slightest hint of a troubled past at these serene gardens.

On your walk you may notice some trees you haven’t seen before, like the Chinese empress tree, ginkgo biloba and the endangered dawn redwood.

The animal park is from 1863 and has farm animals for kids to bond with, as well as more exotic species like wallabies.

4. Le Vieux Tours

Like all the best historic city centres the historic buildings on the pedestrian streets around Place Plumereau aren’t sterile museum pieces but vibrant cornerstones of local life, used as shops, restaurants and bars.

Place de Plumereau is at the nerve centre of one of the largest conservation areas in Europe, with renaissance mansions boasting sculpted reliefs or cantilevered timber houses, going strong for hundreds of years.

If you’re OK with everybody knowing you’re a tourist, jump aboard the little train that departs every hour from Place Plumereau in summer.

5. Musée du Compagnonnage

In the 16th-century Dormitory at the former Abbey of Saint-Julien is a museum devoted to a French workers’ movement that dates back to medieval times.

Roughly, the Compagnons du Tour de France is like a guild of journeymen that preserves historic trades and educates young people about them as part of an apprenticeship.

To complete the apprenticeship and become a “companion” a craftsman had to create a masterpiece for whatever discipline he worked in.

And these dumbfounding creations are presented at the museum, in all kinds of different disciplines, like metalwork, tailoring, shoemaking and woodcarving.

6. Hôtel Goüin

What may be the most beautiful of Tours’ many old building has just come through a long restoration and is open to the public once more.

Hôtel Goüin is an early-renaissance palace on Rue du Commerce, with a balustraded porch and the sort of loggia in which you might expect to see Juliet calling for Romeo.

During the restoration they unearthed fragments of an older building from the 1100s, with four arches and a well, which are on show.

You might just want to stop for a photo of that magnificent facade, but there’s an archaeological museum inside with artefacts from Roman times up to the 1800s.

7. Halles de Tours

Billed as the “Belly of Tours” (ventre de Tours), the city’s indoor market may not be France’s largest, but it’s a gastronome’s idea of heaven.

You may even want to bring your camera or have your phone at the ready, because the cheese, charcuterie, seafood and in-season fruit and vegetable counters are presented with real flair.

If you’re stuck for gift ideas then markets like this tick the box as they’re stocked with all the best from the region.

At Tours that entails wine from the Loire Valley and luxury chocolate.

The city is one of France’s chocolate capitals, and every years holds the Salon du Chocolat de Tours at the Centre de Congrès Vinci.

Come for lunch too: The oyster bar shucks your oyster as you go.

8. Jardin des Prébendes d’Oé

During the French Second Empire from the mid-1800s English-style parks like this one popped up in provincial cities across France.

This was a spot for urban families to take promenades, kids to play and for the city to put on outdoor concerts at the park’s gazebo.

There’s less of the formality of French parterres, as paths weave through tulip flowerbeds and  copses of lime, plane, cedar, chestnut and lofty redwood trees.

So if you could do with a moment of repose take a wander by the pond and pause for a tea or coffee at the kiosk.

On warmer days you could load up on cheese and charcuterie at the market and have the perfect French picnic.

9. Église Saint-Julien de Tours

The predecessors of this  12th-century abbey were wrecked by the Normans in the 9th century and then in a war between the feudal houses of Blois and Anjou in the 10th century.

But miraculously the building that followed has survived everything from the French Revolution to the Second World War.

It was part of a long-gone abbey, and the garden next to the church is where the cloister used to be, while the Musée de Compagnonnage occupies the old dormitory.

10. “Toue” River Cruises

Commercial craft floated along the Loire and Cher since antiquity, hauling people, wine, silk, lumber, salt and all sorts of other cargo up and down these rivers.

Because the waterways can get very shallow they used flat-bottomed sailboats called “toues”, and you can too! Toues can carry between 12 and 30 passengers for hour-long trips, or even romantic dinner cruises in the evening.

Their skippers know these waters and banks like the backs of their hands: And with the deck as your balcony, they’ll shed light on the Tours’ river trade, its many colourful characters and perils.

11. Loire à Vélo

If you had to picture some quintessentially French holiday activities, a bike ride next to the Loire with a backdrop of gentle vine-striped hills and châteaux must be one of the first that comes to mind.

About 150km of the of the Loire à Vélo cycle trail’s totalling 800km are in the Touraine region.

The route is clearly-marked, easy -going because it never leaves the riverside and convenient as there are dozens of hire stations along the way.

You could give yourself set destinations like Amboise or Villandry, which are both reachable in about an hour.

Or make more of an adventure of it by going further afield and spending the night at the inns on the route that are happy to accommodate cyclists.

12. Guinguette sur Loire

On the left bank of the Loire, just by Pont Wilson, is where Tours’ “Guinguette” takes place from May to September.

It isn’t officially summer in Tours until this outdoor café by the river is bustling every evening with locals and tourists at the bar terrace, taking part in dance lessons, enjoying concerts or watching movies at the outdoor cinema.

Tours is a student city so the atmosphere is always warm and energetic.

The location is wonderful, under willow trees and string lights, with the river rolling past.

And every year there Guinguette has something new on the schedule.

13. Wine and Gastronmic Visits

If you’re a wine-lover you’ve come to the right place.

There’s an absurd amount of AOCs nearby: A dozen within an hour, and five bordering the city.

The diversity will make your head spin more than the wine itself, with the reds of Touraine-Chenonceau, the whites of Touraine Sauvignon and rosés made in Touraine noble joué.

When it comes to precious foodstuffs there’s a saffron market in Preuilly-sur-Claise and a seasonal truffle market at Marigny-Marmande.

The local cheese, Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine is known to all for its cylindrical shape and the straw that pierces it through the centre.

To know more, pay a visit to the dairy at Les Passerelles or the child-friendly goat farm, Cabri au Lait, which makes Sainte-Maure but also has a petting zoo for the little guys and girls.

14. Château de Villandry

It would be criminal to visit Tours and not call in at one of the abundant château in the region.

Tours is touted as a gateway for these sensational pieces of French royal or noble heritage.

You can reach Villandry in 20 minutes, and it’s one of the finest.

The gardens are the showstopper at this château.

They were restored at the turn of the century by the Spanish doctor Joachim Carvallo.

He conceived several terraces of renaissance gardens, all with precisely trimmed boxwood hedges in joyous geometric configurations.

There’s a water garden, labyrinth, sun garden, ornamental garden with high hedges, but the most astounding is the formal medieval kitchen garden, all in neat plots.

15. Château d’Amboise

The home of Francis I and most of the French royalty in the 16th century is a 20-minute car or train ride to the east.

The château had its heyday in the renaissance period after Charles VIII turned it from a fortress into the Loire valley’s first Italian-style palace in the late-1400s.

In 1516 Francis I invited Leonardo da Vinci to live and work in Amboise, and the polymath’s home at Clos Lucé was actually connected to the Château d’Amboise by underground passageways that you can discover today by prior arrangement.

Da Vinci died here in 1519 and is buried at the Chapel of Saint-Hubert at the Château.

The gardens are embellished with spherical topiaries and the views from this spur above the Loire are divine.

15 Best Things to Do in Tours (France):

• Tours Cathedral
• Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours
• Tours Botanical Garden
• Le Vieux Tours
• Musée du Compagnonnage
• Hôtel Goüin
• Halles de Tours
• Jardin des Prébendes d'Oé
• Église Saint-Julien de Tours
• "Toue" River Cruises
• Loire à Vélo
• Guinguette sur Loire
• Wine and Gastronmic Visits
• Château de Villandry
• Château d'Amboise

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What To Do in Tours, France (Guide + Map)

• Milena Yordanova
• August 20, 2024

Located just an hour away by train from Paris, Tours is often used as a base for visiting the chateaux of Loire Valley. It is one of the largest cities in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, well connected by public transport to the most famous castles in the area. Indeed, from here, you can easily reach the historic palaces of Chenonceau, Chambord, Blois and Amboise.

Once the capital of France, today Tours is a lively city boasting a beautiful historic centre with half-timbered houses and gourmet bistros. A perfect stop on your way through the Loire Valley!

What to do in Tours, France in one day

Thanks to its central location and excellent public transport connections to the nearby towns, Tours is a great base to discover the chateaux of Loire. This is one of the main cities I’d recommend you to base yourself in, especially if you’re travelling by train.

Besides being an excellent base for touring the historic chateaux, Tours itself is worth at least half a day of exploring. Take a walk along the narrow cobbled streets while admiring the half-timbered houses, the impressive Saint-Gatien Cathedral and the Renaissance Hotel Gouïn.

Follow my itinerary to discover the best things to do in Tours, France for one day. You’ll also find what are the most famous chateaux to visit near the city and some restaurant recommendations.

At the end of the blog post, you can find a map of this itinerary (with all attractions and restaurants’ websites).

What to do in Tours in one day

Breakfast at l’atelier du talemelier.

• Visit Basilique Saint-Martin de Tours

Tour de l’Horloge and Tour de Charlemagne

• Have a cup of coffee at Place Plumereau
• Admire Hôtel Goüin

Lunch at Les Gens Heureux

• Visit Saint-Gatien Cathedral

Hôtel de Ville de Tours

• Admire the art at Musée des Beaux-Arts
• Take a walk in the Botanical Garden
• Visit the quirky Musée de Compagnonnage

09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Start your one day in Tours with breakfast at L’Atelier du Talemelier or Kat’s Coffee . L’Atelier du Talemelier is a great bakery which offers quality pastries and sandwiches. However, if you prefer to enjoy some delicious cakes with your coffee, head to Kat’s Coffee.

Basilique Saint-Martin de Tours

10:00 AM – 10:25 AM Basilique Saint-Martin de Tours (Basilica of St. Martin) is dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, the third bishop of Tours. It was built over the traditional burial site of the saint in the 5th century AD. During the centuries, the small basilica was replaced several times with larger structures.

The basilica in a Neo-byzantine style that you see today dates from the 19th century. However, you can still see some of the remains of the older Romanesque edifice – the western clock tower and Tour de Charlemagne (Charlemagne Tower). They are located just a few steps away from the current church.

Inside the crypt, you’ll find the tomb of Saint Martin.

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Tour de l’Horloge (Clock Tower) and Tour de Charlemagne are the only remnants of the impressive structure of the 11th-century Romanesque Basilica of Saint Martin.

Tour de Charlemagne was built on the site of the tomb of Luitgard, the last wife of Charlemagne. The king was so greatly affected by her death in 800, that he decided that Luitgard would be buried in the Basilica of Saint Martin. In the 19th century, the Charlemagne Tower was converted into a water tower.

Although, it’s not possible to visit the towers, take a few moments and admire their structure. Just imagine the grandeur of the 11th-century Romanesque basilica, of which these towers were part!

Place Plumereau

10:50 AM – 11:05 AM Place Plumereau is the heart of the historic centre of Tours. It is a lively square with bars and restaurants, framed by charming 15th-century half-timbered houses. A popular place to sit and watch the world go by!

The square is named in honour of Charles Plumereau, a municipal councillor of Tours, who bequeathed 3000 francs to the city.

Hôtel Goüin

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM This Renaissance palace served as a private mansion of a family of silk merchants in the 15th century. The façade with its beautiful arches is a real masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance. So don’t miss to take a quick look and admire the exterior!

Hôtel Goüin is named after a family of Breton bankers who purchased the building in 1738. And don’t be fooled by the word hotel, this is not an actual hotel, but a museum for temporary art exhibitions.

12:00 PM – 02:00 PM For lunch head to Les Gens Heureux . This typical French restaurant offers a small selection of interesting dishes with a unique combination of flavours.

Saint-Gatien Cathedral

02:00 PM – 02:30 PM Tours Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Gatien) is dedicated to the first bishop of Tours – Saint Gatianus. Built between 1170 and 1547, it reflects the development of the Gothic style of architecture. Some of the cathedral’s highlights include the spectacular 13th-14th century stained glass windows and an Italian-style organ.

The cathedral houses the tombs of the children of Anne de Bretagne and Charles VII. Also, you’ll find a chapel dedicated to Joan of Arc. She had met with Charles VII here in Tours, an important meeting which became a turning point in the Hundred Years’ War.

02:45 PM – 03:00 PM The last stop of this Tours itinerary is the town hall, Hôtel de Ville de Tours. Take your time and enjoy its magnificent Renaissance Revival façade.

The town hall was built between 1896 and 1904 by the famous architect Victor Laloux. It is the same architect who designed the Orsay museum in Paris!

Dinner at La Maison des Halles

Finish your one day in Tours with dinner at La Maison des Halles . The wine list here is great and the menu is excellent (don’t miss the desserts – the best I’ve had during a week in France).

More ideas for your one day in Tours, France

Museum of fine arts.

The Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux-Arts) is housed in the former bishop’s palace. The museum owns a remarkable collection of Italian Primitives from the 14th-15th centuries. Among them are two renaissance paintings by Andrea Mantegna, considered masterpieces. You’ll also find many artworks by Delacroix, Degas, Monet, Rembrandt, Rubens and Rodin.

Don’t miss the staggering cedar tree at the museum entrance, which is over 200 years old!

Castle of Tours

Close to the cathedral, you’ll find the Castle of Tours (Château de Tours). Built in the 11th century, this small chateau served as a residence of the Carolingian dynasty. Today, it houses contemporary exhibitions of paintings and photographs .

Church of Saint Julien

The Church of Saint Julien (Église Saint-Julien de Tours) is a part of a former Benedictine abbey founded in the 6th century. Most of the church is in Romanesque style and dates back to the 13th century.

Tours Botanical Garden

Founded in 1843, the Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanique de Tours) is the oldest city park. It’s a lovely area with lots of wildlife and thematic gardens – greenhouses, orchards, medical gardens, arboretums and many others. There is also a petting zoo with farm animals like donkeys, sheep, rabbits and poultry!

Musée de Compagnonnage

Musée de Compagnonnage occupies the dormitory at the former Abbey of Saint-Julien. This quirky museum is dedicated to the city’s trade guilds. The exhibition represents various objects related to metalwork, tailoring, culinary, shoemaking and woodcarving.

Where to stay in Tours, France

If you intend to use Tours as a base to explore the Loire castles, take a look at my recommendations below on where to stay. You’ll find most of the historic attractions and restaurants in the area between the Loire River and the Central Railway station. So, I’d advise you to look for accommodations in this area, because you’ll be within walking distance of everything.

Perfectly located in the heart of Tours, just a short walk from everything. Also, the hotel features a good bistro-style restaurant and a wellness centre with Spa, hammam and heated indoor pool. Why book – a short walk from the Old Town and Tours train station, heated indoor pool, private parking

Les Trésorières is an excellent choice for an upscale stay in Tours. Central quiet location and bright spacious room. A great wellness area, featuring a hammam, sauna and an indoor pool. Why book – at walking distance to the Old Town and Tours train station, indoor pool, parking nearby

Getting around in Tours, France

Find here a detailed map of this Tours walking itinerary.

The Old Town of Tours is very compact and you can easily explore it by walking in less than an hour.

How to get to Tours, France

Tours is well connected to other major cities in France by train. For example, it’s less than a 2 hours journey from Paris Gare Montparnasse. Tours station (Gare de Tours) is the city’s main railway station. It’s located just a short walk from the Old Town.

Check timetables and book train tickets online at SNCF official website .

Tours is divided into three different types of zones – red, orange and blue. The first two are limited to 3 hours of parking, while the blue one – to 5 hours. However, parking in the Old Town is free on Sundays and Monday – Saturday (between 12 PM – 2 PM and 6:30 PM – 9 AM).

If you’re arriving by car I’d recommend booking a hotel with parking or using any of the paid car parks in the city centre (see a list of all car parks here ).

Day trips from Tours, France

Loire valley chateaux.

The central location of Tours makes it a great base to explore the chateaux of Loire Valley. You’ll find a few of the most popular castles just a short train ride away. For more information, take a look at my guide on how to visit the Loire Valley .

Here are the most famous chateaux you can visit near Tours:

• Château de Chenonceau – known as Château des Dames, it’s the most beautiful Renaissance castle of Loire Valley
• Château de Chambord – this royal residence is one of the largest chateaux in France
• Château de Blois – home to 7 kings and 10 queens of France between the 13th and 17th centuries
• Château d’Amboise – the place where Leonardo Da Vinci spent his last years and where he is buried
• Château de Chaumont – a fairytale 10th-century castle, once home to Catherine de Medici and Diane de Poitiers
• Château de Villandry – is known for its beautiful French Gardens, which consist of several terraces of renaissance gardens

Blois is one of the most charming towns in the Loire Valley. The city is known for its royal chateau and the Cathedral of Saint-Louis, a Gothic masterpiece. For more information, take a look at my travel guide on how to spend one day in Blois .

How to get to Blois Take a train from Gare de Tours to Gare de Blois – Chambord (40min journey). From there, it’s a 10min walk to the Old Town and the chateau.

Located just a short train ride away, Angers is a great option for a day trip from Tours. The city is famous for its castle, the ancient seat of the Plantagenet dynasty and the Apocalypse tapestry, the largest medieval tapestry in the world. Find out more in my travel guide to the best things to do in Angers .

How to get to Angers Take a train from Gare de Tours to Gare d’Angers Saint-Laud (50min journey). From the central train station, it’s about a 10min walk to the city centre.

How many days in Tours, France

Is one day in tours enough.

The city of Tours can be easily visited in less than a day. In fact, most of the people come not for sightseeing but to use the city as a base to explore the nearby castles. Still, there is plenty to see, so dedicate at least half a day to this charming town.

Best time to visit Tours, France

If you intend to visit Tours as a part of your Loire Valley trip, do it in the months of May, June or September. Crowds are fewer and the weather is not hot, but nice and warm.

Faqs about visiting Tours, France

Tours is one of the largest cities in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. It is worth visiting not only for the impressive Saint-Gatien Cathedral and the Renaissance Hotel Gouïn, but also for the picturesque half-timbered houses. Thanks to its central location, the city is an excellent base to explore the castles of the Loire Valley.

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Thank you for the blog which covers Tours in depth. We are travelling On Nov 07th to Blois to see three castles and unfortunately all public transport stops on Nov 05th. We don’t have car. Apart from Taxi any other alternate solution ?

Many Thanks -Yoga

Unfortunately, there is no other option, but a taxi. However, there are still a lot of castles, which are are reachable by train – Château de Chenonceau, Château de Blois, Château de Chaumont, Château d’Amboise, Château d’Angers, Château de Langeais, Château de Saumur, Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, Château de Loches, Château de Chinon and Château de Meung-sur-Loire.

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