Water sports in Tours and the surrounding area
In the Loire Valley, Tours attracts visitors not only with its historical heritage, but also with its many water activities.
Whether you're looking to relax or seeking thrills, discover all the options for cooling off in the Loire Valley.
Exploring the Loire by canoe or kayak is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable ways to discover Tours and its surroundings.
At the foot of the Saint-Symphorien bridge, Tours Canoë Kayak offers several routes suitable for all levels between Tours and Amboise.
You can paddle along the river and admire the châteaux, mills, and troglodytic villages typical of the region.
Sports enthusiasts will also find something to suit them with activities such as stand-up paddleboarding, rowing, or sailing on Lake Bergeonnerie or Lake Hommes, about 30 kilometers from Tours.
These water sports centers offer beginners and advanced enthusiasts the chance to learn or improve their skills in a natural setting.
If you prefer thrills, head to the wakeboarding and water skiing spots around Tours, such as the WakePark in L'Île-Bouchard.
Supervised by professionals, these sports promise adrenaline rushes in complete safety.
If you are traveling with your family, why not try out the region's leisure centers?
With inflatable structures on the water, pedal boats, and water slides, there are plenty of attractions to enjoy.
Lac de Rillé, for example, is an excellent option in summer for swimming, picnicking, or trying out wakeboarding, water skiing, kneeboarding, babyskiing, or pedal boating.
The L'Artist hotel in Tours welcomes you in a quiet side street, close to shops and restaurants.
Our 53 modern, air-conditioned rooms pay homage to the 7th art and offer all the comforts of a 4-star hotel.
To start your day off right, enjoy a buffet breakfast featuring regional products such as Saint-Maure-de-Touraine goat cheese.
Parking is available for your vehicles, electric cars, and motorcycles. You can also park your bike safely in our garage.
Book your hotel in Tours now.
Whether you're looking to relax or seeking thrills, discover all the options for cooling off in the Loire Valley.
Canoeing and kayaking on the Loire
Exploring the Loire by canoe or kayak is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable ways to discover Tours and its surroundings.
At the foot of the Saint-Symphorien bridge, Tours Canoë Kayak offers several routes suitable for all levels between Tours and Amboise.
You can paddle along the river and admire the châteaux, mills, and troglodytic villages typical of the region.
Alternative sports and unusual experiences on the water
Sports enthusiasts will also find something to suit them with activities such as stand-up paddleboarding, rowing, or sailing on Lake Bergeonnerie or Lake Hommes, about 30 kilometers from Tours.
These water sports centers offer beginners and advanced enthusiasts the chance to learn or improve their skills in a natural setting.
If you prefer thrills, head to the wakeboarding and water skiing spots around Tours, such as the WakePark in L'Île-Bouchard.
Supervised by professionals, these sports promise adrenaline rushes in complete safety.
Water parks for the whole family
If you are traveling with your family, why not try out the region's leisure centers?
With inflatable structures on the water, pedal boats, and water slides, there are plenty of attractions to enjoy.
Lac de Rillé, for example, is an excellent option in summer for swimming, picnicking, or trying out wakeboarding, water skiing, kneeboarding, babyskiing, or pedal boating.
Your 4-star hotel 300 meters from Tours train station
The L'Artist hotel in Tours welcomes you in a quiet side street, close to shops and restaurants.
Our 53 modern, air-conditioned rooms pay homage to the 7th art and offer all the comforts of a 4-star hotel.
To start your day off right, enjoy a buffet breakfast featuring regional products such as Saint-Maure-de-Touraine goat cheese.
Parking is available for your vehicles, electric cars, and motorcycles. You can also park your bike safely in our garage.
Book your hotel in Tours now.
