Soar Above the Cher: A Hot Air Balloon Adventure

Getting There

• Bus

  From central Tours, walk to the Tours City Hall (Hôtel de Ville) bus stop. Catch the Line 1 bus towards 'Saint-Pierre-des-Corps'. After about 30 minutes, get off at the 'Saint-Georges-sur-Cher' stop. From there, it's a 15-minute walk to Rendez-vous Art Montgolfières. Head southeast on Rue de Verdun until you reach your destination.

• Train

  Make your way to the Tours train station (Gare de Tours). Take a regional train towards 'Saint-Aignan - Noyers'. After around 30 minutes, you will arrive at the Saint-Georges-sur-Cher station. Upon exiting the train station, walk south on Rue de Verdun for approximately 20 minutes to reach Rendez-vous Art Montgolfières.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bike from one of the rental shops in Tours. Start from the city center and head towards the Loire River bike path. Follow the path along the river until you reach the direction toward Saint-Georges-sur-Cher. The ride should take about 40-50 minutes. Once you reach Saint-Georges-sur-Cher, navigate to Rue de Verdun, which will lead you directly to Rendez-vous Art Montgolfières.

• Walking

  For the adventurous, you can walk from the center of Tours to Rendez-vous Art Montgolfières. Start at the Place Plumereau and head east along Rue des Halles. Continue straight until you reach Rue de la Préfecture and turn left. Follow this road until you reach the edge of Tours, then continue on the path leading towards Saint-Georges-sur-Cher. This journey will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, so be prepared for a leisurely walk.