Centre-Val de Loire

Tours: Venue hire for your events seminars, meetings, weddings

Come together between Loire and Cher, near Paris

Set between the castles of the Loire and the rolling vineyards, the city embodies the French art de vivre. The former capital of the Valois family and birthplace of Rabelais, it boasts exceptional heritage, generous landscapes and a welcoming atmosphere, making it the perfect place for your seminar in the Val de Loire region.

To the south, Joué-lès-Tours continues this sensory feast in a peaceful setting with a wooded park, a tranquil lake and the vibrant Espace Malraux.

It offers a subtle balance between the bustle of the city and the tranquillity of the Loire, making it ideal for your seminar venue in Tours. Discover our partner hotels, which are located in the heart of the Loire Valley, surrounded by vineyards and steeped in culture.

In Tours and Joué-lès-Tours, the air is scented with the Loire, vineyards and literature. From Rabelais and Balzac to Saint Martin and Senghor, poets, saints and actors have shaped the vibrant soul of this south-western Paris Basin metropolis.

A city of cycling and ideas, Tours combines the arts, nature, and eco-friendly mobility. From cycling along the Loire to tasting Touraine Noble Joué wines, all the pleasures are within reach of your handlebars... or your TGV. Our partners welcome you to a Tours Métropole seminar hotel in Joué-lès-Tours that combines serenity and practicality.

For your venue hire with additional services, choose a Tours seminar venue where the wind of freedom blows.

© credits photos - Leonard de Serre

Strengths

Close to Paris - 1h
Prestigious châteaux and gardens
Loire wines and gastronomy
Nature and cultural activities

Tourism & Getting to Tours

Destination from Tours to Joué-lès-Tours

Must sees
Activities / Surrounding area
Access

Main attractions
- The historic centre of Tours: Half-timbered houses, narrow streets, market and lively Place Plumerea.
- Saint-Gatien Cathedral: Flamboyant Gothic, luminous stained glass windows, the founding religious history of Tours.
- Villandry Castle: Renaissance architecture, herb garden, Romanesque church nearby.
- Azay-le-Rideau Castle: Renaissance masterpiece, set on water, innovative staircase.
- Priory of Saint-Cosme: A literary garden and the tomb of Ronsard, full of poetic charm.
- The House of Rabelais: Troglodyte residence, museum of Touraine humanism.
- Vouvray vineyards: Troglodytic cellars and wine tasting in a winegrowing Mecca.
- Balzac House: A refuge for writers, an intimate museum for the Touraine novelist.
- Îles Aucard and Simon: Green spaces on the banks of the Loire and festival sites.
Activities in and around Tours
- The Loire on Bike: Nature and heritage meanders along the river.
- Canoeing and kayaking on the Loire: Calm navigation, nature and good company on the river.
- Traditional boat ride: The wild Loire aboard a ‘toue’, with Les Bateliers.
- Hot-air balloon flight: An exceptional panorama of the castles, the Loire and the Touraine countryside.
- Lac des Bretonnières: Park, lake, greenery, water sports: the ideal nature break for groups.
- Olivier Debré Centre – CCCOD: Contemporary architecture, exhibitions and a cultural venue in the heart of Tours.
By road

At the heart of the Loire Valley, Tours Métropole is criss-crossed by three motorways: the A10 (Paris – Bordeaux), the A85 (Angers – Bourges) and the A28 (Le Mans – Tours).

From Paris: A10, exit 21 Tours Centre
From Le Mans: via A28 then A10 exit 21 Tours Centre
Approximately 250 km from Paris, 100 km from Orléans or Poitiers.
From the south: A10 or A85, exit 21 Tours Centre/ 7 Joué-lès-Tours.

Your Tours seminar venue hire in Joué-lès-Tours is easily accessible by road, with on-site or nearby parking.

By train

Tours Métropole Val de Loire makes it easy to organise your events thanks to its efficient rail links.

Tours SNCF station (city centre) and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps TGV station (4 km away) offer fast connections:
1h from Paris-Montparnasse, 1h30 from Roissy CDG or Bordeaux, 3h from Lille or Reims, 4h from Lyon.

Direct or connecting trains are also available from Marseille, Nantes, Brussels and Madrid, making it easy for your participants to get to your seminar hotel in Tours Métropole – Joué-lès-Tours.

By plane

Tours Val de Loire International Airport is located 8 km from the centre of Tours and 14 km from Joué-lès-Tours.

Depending on the season, it offers regular flights to Marseille, London, Dublin, Porto and several other major European cities.

You can also reach Tours in one and a half hours from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport via the integrated TGV station.
Taxis and car hire are available on arrival.

Taking the plane is a practical solution for organising a seminar in Tours Métropole with participants from all over France or abroad.

Public transport

Tours Métropole Val de Loire, including Joué-lès-Tours, makes it easy to get around for your company retreat or private event.

TER / Intercités: links to Orléans and Le Mans
Tramway line A: runs 15 km from the airport to Joué-lès-Tours (Tours train station, Palais des Sports, Joué-lès-Tours town centre, etc.)
Fil Bleu network: bus lines complementing the tram and Ter for optimum coverage
Since 2024: Pony bikes and scooters via app, 1,600 units and 33 stations including Joué-lès-Tours

Wherever you hold your seminar in Tours Métropole, your participants will be able to reach you with complete peace of mind.

Team-building in and around Tours

Activities selected by Atypiic in the Loire Valley

Boost your team spirit during your company seminar in Tours Métropole with a range of creative, sporting or eco-friendly team-building activities.

Atypiic offers a range of experiences in the heart of the Loire Valley: Choose from the Dragon Boat Challenge, Wild Adventure, Murder Party or Leonardo’s Treasure Hunt… The offer is completed by CSR and well-being themes, such as the Reforest’Action Mission or Permaculture.

Your colleagues will enjoy a rejuvenating experience combining nature, teamwork and a shared sense of purpose near Paris (just one hour from Paris by TGV).

These team building activities are a non-exhaustive selection of the options available in the city, presented as examples.
If you are interested in any of them, or would like other suggestions, we will put you directly in touch with the relevant providers, who will be able to advise you and organize a tailor-made experience.

Sports
Fun
CSR/Well-being

Sports team-building
Dragon Boat Challenge
- Participants: from 80 to 400 / Duration: 2h00
Koh-Lectif Challenge
- Participants: from 10 to 300 / Duration: 1h30 to 2h30
Adventure in the wild
- Participants: from 10 to 90 / Duration: 2h00
The Cohesion challenge
- Participants: from 10 to 300 / Duration: 1h30 to 2h30
Map & Compass race
- Participants: from 10 to 300 / Duration: 2h30
The Olympics
- Participants: from 10 to 300 / Duration: 2h00 to 4h00
Canoeing Raid
- Participants: from 6 to 40 / Duration: 2h00 to 3h00
Introduction to Golf
- Participants: from 10 to 80 / Duration: 2h00
Sports trail
- Participants: from 2 to 100 / Duration: 2h00 to 4h00
Tree climbing course
- Participants: from 2 to 200 / Duration: 1h00 to 4h00
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Creative and fun team-building sessions
Leonardo Treasure Hunt
- Participants: de 10 to 100 / Duration: 2h to 3h00
Crime Scenes
- Participants: de 4 to 30 / Duration: 1h to 3h00
Murder Party
- Participants: de 10 to 250 / Duration: 2h à 4h00
Connected Rally
- Participants: de 5 to 300 / Duration: 2h to 3h00
A Vos Buzzers
- Participants: de 10 to 100 / Duration: 1h to 3h00
Building a F1
- Participants: de 6 to 300 / Duration: 2h to 3h00
Low-Cost Cinema Workshop
- Participants: de 20 to 300 / Duration: 2h to 3h00
The Major Project: The Bridge
- Participants: de 10 to 300 / Duration: 2h to 3h00
The Fresco of Values
- Participants: from 15 to 200 / Duration: 2h to 3h00
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CSR and Well-being Team-building events
The Cohesion Challenge
- Participants: From 10 to 300 / Duration: 1h30 to 2h00
The Water Cycle Fresco
- Participants: From 10 to 50 / Duration: 2h to 2h30
Reforest’Action mission
- Participants: From 25 to 250 / Duration: 2h to 2h30
Introduction to Tai chi
- Participants: From 10 to 50 / Duration: 2h00
Collectiv Art
- Participants: From 20 to 200 / Duration: 2h00
Green Challenges
- Participants: From 10 to 300 / Duration: 2h00
Ecology Mission
- Participants: From 10 to 80 / Duration: 2h30
Biodiversity Espace Game
- Participants: From 1 to 300 / Duration: 2h30
Inclusion & Biodiversity
- Participants: From 1 to 300 / Duration: 2h30
Permaculture
- Participants: From 1 to 50 / Duration: 2h30
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Tours: Venue hire for your events seminars, meetings, weddings

Come together between Loire and Cher, near Paris

Strengths

Close to Paris - 1h

Prestigious châteaux and gardens

Loire wines and gastronomy

Nature and cultural activities

Tourism & Getting to Tours

Destination from Tours to Joué-lès-Tours

Main attractions

Activities in and around Tours

By road

By train

By plane

Public transport

Team-building in and around Tours

Activities selected by Atypiic in the Loire Valley

Sports team-building

Creative and fun team-building sessions

CSR and Well-being Team-building events

Hotels in Tours Metropole

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