Your French EXperience - Tours

Study at Excelia, and discover the beauty of France... its culture, its heritage, its scenery, its gastronomy!

TOURS, known as ‘LITTLE PARIS

 

Follow our students around the city:

Here’s what they say about Tours!

It's a city with a fascinating and unique heritage!

The Loire valley is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Wander through the old town of Tours and admire…

  • the half- timbered houses
  • Saint Gatien cathedral
  • the Château de Tours
  • the Charlemagne Tower

 

…and enjoy visits to the magnificent Loire Châteaux, which all bear witness to the prestigious Royal history of the region: ChenonceauChambordVillandry, Chinon…  

 

It's a city with beautiful GREEN spaces!

Throughout the city, you will find numerous public parks and gardens, which enhance the quality of life for the ‘Tourangeaux’, the local residents! So, it's no surprise that, since the 15th century, this region has often been referred to as ‘The garden of France’.

Click here  for a list of parks and gardens, where you can go to relax between lessons.

IT’S A DYNAMIC CITY!

Do you enjoy going out with friends and having fun? Do you love going to concerts and festivals? Do you like museums and exhibitions? In Tours, there is something for everyone, and you will undoubtedly find what you're looking for!

 

Festivals:

Aucard de Tours

Les Îlots Électroniques

Terres du Son

 

Museums:

Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (Natural History Museum)

Musée du Compagnonnage (Museum of skilled Artisans and Trades)

Musée des Beaux-Arts (Fine Arts Museum)

Choose Tours and Excelia for exciting and rewarding experiences!  

 

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