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31735275153905The most popular day trips by bus from Tours are Paris, Orléans, Blois and Poitiers. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Tours on Omio.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
There are 27 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 205 km distance in 2h 45m.
Orléans is best known for Jeanne d'Arc, a graceful old centre and the Cathédrale Sainte-Croix. Set on the Loire, it mixes French history with an easy-going riverside atmosphere.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:00. The fastest coach covers the 108 km distance in 1h 15m.
Blois is known for the Château Royal de Blois and its strong links to French royal history. Set above the Loire, it has a compact old centre with steep streets, historic houses and an easy-going pace.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 20:17. The fastest coach covers the 54 km distance in 55m.
Poitiers is known for its Romanesque churches, medieval streets and lively student atmosphere. The old centre feels historic yet lived-in, with café culture and nearby Futuroscope adding a modern contrast.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:40, the last at 20:05. The fastest coach covers the 93 km distance in 1h 20m.
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Museum of fine arts in the former archbishop’s palace, with paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and a notable cedar garden.
Museum dedicated to the Compagnonnage craft traditions, showing tools, models and skilled workmanship in a historic abbey setting.
Contemporary art centre hosting changing exhibitions in a converted historic building. A good stop for current regional and international art.
Historic quarter with narrow lanes, timber-framed houses and small squares. Ideal for wandering and discovering medieval Tours.
Lively pedestrian street through the old town, known for historic façades, independent shops and an easy walk between major sights.
Botanical garden with themed plant collections, greenhouses and shaded walks. A pleasant local favourite for a calm break from sightseeing.
Rillettes de Tours are slow-cooked shredded pork preserved in fat. They are richer and more textured than many rillettes and are a classic speciality of Touraine.
Rillons de Touraine are cubes of pork belly or loin slowly confited until tender and caramelised. They are a traditional charcuterie staple in Tours and the Loire Valley.
Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine is a log-shaped goat’s cheese with a straw through the centre. It is one of the Loire’s best-known cheeses and closely tied to the Touraine area.
Elegant restaurant for refined French cooking with a calm, polished setting in central Tours. Good choice for a special meal focused on seasonal produce.
Smart dining room known for contemporary French cuisine and careful presentation. Suits diners seeking a more formal dinner in Tours.
Popular traditional bistro serving hearty French dishes and regional wines in a lively, classic brasserie atmosphere near the old town.
Moderate for France. Hotels, dining and local transport are usually manageable, though central stays and tourist dining cost more than in smaller Loire Valley towns.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafés.
Check where to Tours buses depart and arrive, plus the main bus station and stop details for this route.
Tours is 1 km from Tours city centre. Public transport options include:
Tours has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Tours.
Available at Tours: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tours: Station equipped with ramps and elevators.
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