Tours, a city that supports its residents every day
Nestled along the Loire in a valley listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the City of Tours is undoubtedly the capital of France’s “garden” and, as such, offers its residents an exceptional quality of life, along with a warm welcome and outstanding setting for its visitors. A city with a long academic tradition, enriched by a vibrant cultural life and ambitious in the field of sports, Tours combines top-level facilities worthy of its status as a major metropolis of western France, with a fine network of local services at the heart of its neighborhoods. Proud of its past yet fully committed to the challenges of our time—foremost among them the ecological transition—Tours is one of those territories already building the city of tomorrow.
A metropolis where quality of life is within reach
Tours lies at the heart of the Loire Valley and breathes in the Atlantic spirit. From the boatmen of the past to today’s city-makers, the Loire metropolis constantly reinvents the gentle way of life so cherished by its residents and travelers. During the industrial era, Tours became an important railway and military hub. From that prosperous age remains the train station designed by Victor Laloux (architect of the Gare d’Orsay, now the Musée d’Orsay), standing at the center of an eight-branch railway network serving Paris, the Île-de-France, and the entire western region.
Thriving and flourishing every moment
If living is an art, in Tours, living together is a shared joy. This art of living together is the very soul of the city. Tours thus encourages the emergence of all cultural, sporting, and community initiatives that reflect the aspirations of its residents.
Sport as a pathway to growth
Tours has long been associated with major sporting events such as the marathon, the Paris–Tours cycling race, and the Howard Hinton Sevens rugby tournament. A city for every sport, it supports amateur and professional practice equally and has made health-oriented sport a municipal priority. The vitality of its elite clubs proves that the city has energy to spare and knows how to make itself known on both the national and international stage (volleyball, handball, triathlon, boxing, etc.).
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BONNEVAL
Nestled in the heart of Eure-et-Loir, Bonneval charms with its peaceful lifestyle and rich historical heritage. Sometimes nicknamed “the Little Venice of the Beauce,” the town offers visitors a delightful stopover with its canals, old streets, and authentic atmosphere. It is an invitation to discovery, blending history, nature, and conviviality.
A town that lives to the rhythm of sport
In Bonneval, sport is a cornerstone of community life. Thanks to modern facilities — gymnasium, stadium, city sports ground, leisure center — and an especially active network of local associations, everyone can enjoy a wide range of activities, whether for fun or competition. The town is committed to making sport accessible to all, confirming its vitality and its drive for shared well-being.
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