{"id":9645,"date":"2026-04-08T10:22:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T08:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/blois-ou-tours\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:18:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:18:03","slug":"blois-or-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/en\/blois-or-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Blois or Tours: where to go?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Would you like to visit the Loire Valley and are wondering whether to go to Blois or Tours?<\/strong>We love both destinations. The choice is difficult, but we're here to help you with our opinions on specific criteria.Here's our Blois vs Tours comparison with tips and photos.<\/p>\n\n

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This guide is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Blois or Tours: quick response<\/h2>\n\n

Blois and Tours are two of the Loire Valley's must-see cities, just 35 minutes apart. Tours is a lively university town, ideal for those looking for nightlife, museums and a wide choice of restaurants. Smaller Blois boasts a castle in the center of town, narrow hillside streets and a more peaceful atmosphere. For a relaxing vacation, we're leaning towards Blois. But if you're looking for a dynamic base to spread throughout the region, Tours is the obvious choice.<\/p>\n\n

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The advantage of Blois is its immediate proximity to Chambord<\/a> and Chenonceau<\/a>, the two most beautiful and famous castles<\/a> in the region.Tours, on the other hand, offers more convenient access to the castles to the west of the valley, such as Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau.<\/p>\n\n

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WHERE TO STAY IN THE Loire Valley<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our independent picks for the accommodation of your dreams<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n