Car-free holidays in Touraine: travel light!

How do I get there? And how do you get about without a car?

The Touraine region is fortunate to have excellent rail links, thanks toa dense network of Regional Express Trains and the Paris–Bordeaux TGV line, which stops at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps (5 minutes from Tours via a rail shuttle). Coach services have also expanded significantly in recent years (FlixBus and Blablacar Bus), offering attractive fares. Finally, car-sharing apps round off the range of options!

Once you’re there, visit www.jvmalin.fr to find a suitable transport option (train, bus, tram, bike, etc.) to reach your destination. You can even hire bikes!

RÉMI Découverte Pass

For travel throughout the Centre-Val de Loire region, the RÉMI Découverte pass (Regional Inter-city Transport Network) offers a flat-rate fare of €45 for 2 days or €60 for 3 days, for a group of up to 5 people.

REMI Discovery Pass

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A car-free holiday, but… by bike!

For a unique holiday, cycle along the cycle routes that wind through the landscapes of the Loire Valley. Enjoy the countryside and explore the towns, vineyards and châteaux of Touraine as you travel.Nearly 400 providers hold the ‘Accueil Vélo’label, particularly accommodation providers, who offer services tailored to cycle tourists. Mix things up with routes such as ‘La Loire à Vélo’, ‘Cœur de France à vélo’, ‘Cyclo Bohème ’ and ‘Saint Jacques à Vélo’.

For day trips or half-day excursions, there are over 60 signposted cycle loops. Bike hire companies offer standard bikes, as well as tandems, e-bikes and child trailers.

OR ON FOOT!

The townsof Amboise, Tours, Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau and Chinon are linked by the GR®3. And one of the routes to Santiago de Compostela starts in Tours, heading towards Poitiers, Bordeaux… and then Santiago de Compostela, of course!

Discover Touraine in a different way a car-free holiday

On-site motorisation

Book a minibus tour organised bythe Tours Val de Loire Tourist Office and visit châteaux,gardens and vineyards. For something a bit more unusual, set off on a sidecar ride withRétro Tour!

Whilst you’ll find the usual car hire companies, there are five providers specialising in vintage vehicles: 2CV Légende Organisation,2 CV Tour’s,Tours Classic Cars,Otentic andGT Tours Location.

Ride In Tours also offers motorbike and scooter hire.