Escape Around Tours with Rémi

Round trips departing from Tours allow you to explore some of the treasures of the Loire Valley: medieval and Renaissance castles, medieval towns, the famous ZooParc de Beauval, and the Savonnières Petrifying Caves with their underground lake. Here is a selection of sites accessible thanks to the Rémi transport network!

Tours and Its Surroundings

Capital of the Loire Valley and one of the region’s must-see destinations, Tours is a city where life is good. A city of gastronomy, shopping and culture, it offers a journey between heritage and modernity.

Tours is renowned for the diversity of its museums, including:

• The Museum of Fine Arts (700 m from the station), one of the richest museums in France, displaying works by great masters in a former Archbishop's Palace listed as a historic monument.
• The Château de Tours (1.1 km from the station), dedicated to contemporary creation, including painting, photography, ceramics and sculpture.
• The Natural History Museum (1.2 km from the station), featuring permanent and temporary scientific exhibitions, a large vivarium and a natural sciences documentation centre.
• The Companionship Museum (1.1 km from the station), showcasing more than 400 masterpieces created by Compagnons from the 20th century to the present day.
• The Olivier Debré Contemporary Creation Centre (900 m from the station), an internationally renowned venue featuring four temporary exhibition spaces, an auditorium, a café-restaurant and a bookshop.

For a friendly break between visits, don’t miss the famous Loire riverside guinguette (2 km from the station): bar, restaurant, concerts, sports activities, entertainment, children's games and open-air cinema await you, whether you're with family or friends.

Meet at 1 Quai de la Loire, at the foot of Wilson Bridge.

Towards Chinon

The Tourist Office (1 km from the station) offers guided tours of Chinon’s historic districts and monuments, led by certified tour guides.

Within the town itself, the Royal Fortress of Chinon (1.5 km from the station) offers magnificent views over the River Vienne and the rooftops of this town officially recognised as a "Town of Art and History".

A few kilometres to the north, in Azay-le-Rideau, the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau (2 km from the station), built in the heart of Touraine during the reign of Francis I, is a masterpiece that perfectly embodies the French Renaissance.

Less than 3 kilometres away, its neighbour, often referred to as its "brother", the Château de l’Islette (1.3 km from the station), was the setting for the passionate love affair between Camille Claudel and Auguste Rodin.

Its garden, surrounded by the waters of the Indre River, offers a symphony of colours and fragrances inviting visitors to relax and reflect.

Towards the Bourgueillois Region

Nestled between forest and Loire River, Langeais is an essential destination in the region.

The Tourist Office (260 m from the station) offers a wide range of services throughout the year: information, ticketing, events, accommodation bookings and holiday packages.

The Château de Langeais (400 m from the station), with its still-operational drawbridge, offers a fascinating insight into noble life at the dawn of the Renaissance.

It was here that Charles VIII married Anne of Brittany on 6 December 1491. The event is recreated in the wedding hall through an audiovisual presentation narrated by Stéphane Bern.

Nearby, discover the unusual Savonnières Petrifying Caves (2.6 km from Savonnières station). This unique natural site features an underground lake and limestone formations shaped by thousands of years of flowing water.

Towards Amboise

Overlooking the Loire River, the Royal Château of Amboise (1.7 km from the station) is one of the great landmarks of French history.

As a former royal residence, it attracted artists from across Europe. Visitors can admire an exceptional collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture.

Accessible via Rémi 37 Line C from Tours Bus Station.

A few hundred metres away, the Clos Lucé (2 km from the station), final residence of Leonardo da Vinci, invites visitors to discover the artist’s life in France.

Also in Amboise, the Château Gaillard (2.6 km from the station), a small Italian-style palace with gardens inspired by Naples, reflects the royal lifestyle of the 16th century.

For a different experience, choose an outing with Tours Canoë (1.6 km from the station): explore the Loire by canoe, kayak or paddleboard for a few hours or several days, and finish with a wine tasting beside the river.

Towards the Cher Valley

In Saint-Aignan, don't miss the ZooParc de Beauval, regularly ranked among the world's most beautiful zoos.

An unforgettable experience awaits with more than 35,000 animals, including giant pandas, Tasmanian devils and yellow-backed duikers.

Accessible via Rémi 41 coach services departing from Blois and Saint-Aignan-Noyers bus stations.

Also discover the Aquarium of Touraine in Lussault-sur-Loire, featuring 10 themed rooms, 80 aquariums and more than 2 million litres of water.

Accessible via Rémi 37 Line C from Tours Bus Station.

Along the Cher River, the Château de Chenonceau (300 m from Chenonceaux station), known as the "Ladies' Castle", features museum collections, floral displays, a gourmet restaurant, wine cellar, tea room, maze and remarkable gardens.

In the authentic Town of Montrichard (1.8 km from Montrichard station), dating back to the 11th century, enjoy a guided tour of the famous keep and fortifications.

The nearby Tuffeau Quarry (2 km from Bourré station) immerses visitors in a fascinating underground city of galleries and mushroom cultivation.

Towards Loches

The Royal City of Loches (230 m from the station) is a jewel of late medieval architecture, unlike any other Loire Valley castle.

Climb one of Europe's best-preserved keeps and relive five centuries of history through an interactive visitor experience.

The historic centre of Loches, with its narrow streets, has been awarded the label "Town of Art and History".

It provides the perfect setting for travelling through time, from the medieval citadel to the Renaissance town.

You can even explore the area by horse-drawn carriage (1.2 km from the station).

In Montbazon, the fortress (1 km from Montbazon station) immerses visitors in the Middle Ages through guided tours and family workshops.

Towards the Indre and Vienne Valleys

In Maillé, the House of Remembrance (300 m from Maillé station) commemorates the 124 victims of the massacre carried out by German soldiers on 25 August 1944.

Near Monts, discover the Domaine de Candé (2.7 km from Monts station), a château set within a vast 230-hectare estate.

It is famous for hosting the 1937 wedding of the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson, and today offers a visit combining history and nature.

In Sorigny, Family Park invites visitors of all ages to enjoy roller coasters, a Ferris wheel and mine train rides in a relaxed family atmosphere.

Accessible via Rémi 37 Line F from Tours Bus Station.