Campsite 12km from Tours

Campsite Les Granges in Indre-et-Loire is located just 12km from the historic heart of Tours. By bike or car access to the city centre is very easy. Depending on your desire we will provide you with the appropriate bike route or the tour plan of Tours and its parking points. This city of Art and History is full of historical, cultural and natural riches that will charm you.

What to see

The old Tours, 12 km from our campsite in the heart of the Loire castles, you will offer a maze of medieval streets with its half-timbered houses, basilicas, abbeys… The Cathedral of Saint Gatien and its resplendent stained glass windows, the Basilica of Saint Martin, a religious building with an innovative neo-Byzantine design, or the Museum of Fine Arts, which has works of art dating from the 13th century to the present day and is suitable for children with fun activities. The Companionship Museum is also an opportunity to discover forgotten crafts with its various works of art that symbolize them.

The old historic district, like Place Plumereau, also offers a wide range of restaurants and bars for the day or until late in the evening.

The banks of the Loire, populated by guinguettes in the summer, offer in a retro atmosphere, a total change of scenery for a drink or a meal.

If you prefer to be in harmony with nature, the city of Tours also has beautiful gardens such as the Oé Prebendes Park or the Botanical Garden where you can discover many plant and animal species with its many gardens and its mini-farm. Take the opportunity to take a relaxing break.

What to do

Tours is also a city of activities for young and old alike. You can start or continue your bike ride on the banks of the Loire started in Luynes but also walk. You can also visit the city in an original way with the small train, horse-drawn carriage or gyropode. Finally, if you’re adventurous, the city has activity parks like Gadawi Park where you can try your hand at zip-line, tree-like or paintball courses.

Events

The city of Tours is at the heart of many cultural or sporting events that will enliven your stay in our campsite in Indre-et-Loire.

American Tours Festival takes place over 3 days each year in July in the city of Tours at exhibition park, festival representing American culture.
The Terres du Son de Monts festival is half an hour from the campsite, a music festival seeking to introduce young talent or local artists.
The Scénéerie in Semblançay during the month of July and August less than 20 km from the campsite: You can discover the whole history of the region of the Roman period through the Middle Ages.
And many more… to discover at the tourist office of Luynes located 150m from our campsite in the heart of the Loire castles.