Find Accommodation in Tours
Accommodation for all Needs During your Language Stay
You will be staying in Tours for one or more weeks. You are concerned about being accommodated in a pleasant and secure environment, with contacts who are attentive to your needs. Institut de Touraine helps you find your accommodation in Tours. We offer a range of varied accommodations, continuously evaluated to provide you with a pleasant stay.
Over 150 host families are carefully selected and monitored by Institut de Touraine.
Homestay
Homestay accommodation with a host family is the ideal option for students seeking total immersion. It facilitates the practice of the French language and cultural discovery.
Availability | all year round |
Area | About 10 m² |
Bathroom | private or shared |
Services Provided | Half-board Monday through Friday, full board on weekends, laundry service twice a week, Wi-Fi, sheets provided and changed every two weeks, bath towels provided and changed once a week. |
Diets with Supplements | gluten-free, lactose-free, nut allergies, vegan… |
Specific Requests | Please specify the following when registering: whether there are children or pets, whether you are a smoker or nonsmoker, dietary restrictions, etc. |
Benefits of this option | Total immersion, exploration of French culture, intensive French language practice |
Private Residences
Student residences offer furnished studios for rent. These residences can be booked all year round.
Availability | year-round (private residences) |
Area | 10 to 20 m² |
Bathroom | private |
Kitchen | fully equipped kitchenette |
Laundry facilities | yes |
Distance from the Institute | A 10- to 20-minute walk |
Internet | Yes (Wi-Fi) |
Benefits of this option | Independent accommodation in a student environment. Prices include bed linen and towels. |
Furnished Rentals
Studios or multi-room apartments, these accommodations are generally located in the city center. They are offered with furniture and equipment necessary for daily life (crockery, household appliances, Wi-Fi…)
Availability | all year round |
Area | from 15 to 120 m² |
Bathroom | yes |
Kitchen | yes |
Laundry facilities | no |
Distance from the Institute | variable |
Breakfast | no |
Dinner | no |
Internet | Wi-Fi |
Security Deposit | Payable upon arrival (one month’s rent) |
Benefits of this option | Independence, for a wider choice |
Hameau Saint Michel
Hameau Saint Michel offers rooms with bathroom and breakfast, with the option of half board or full board, a short walk from Institut de Touraine.
Availability | from June to August only |
Area | 10 to 15 m² |
Bathroom | yes (individual or shared) |
Kitchen | self-service restaurant on site |
Laundry facilities | yes |
Distance from the Institute | 2 minutes on foot |
Breakfast | yes (included in the price) |
Dinner | yes (extra charge) |
Internet | yes (Wi-Fi) |
Benefits of this option | Close to the Institut de Touraine, cafeteria for meals, activity leaders on weekends |
Hotels
Institut de Touraine offers its students a selection of 2 to 4-star hotels. All are located in the city center, less than a 15-minute walk from the school.
Availability | all year round |
Area | not provided |
Bathroom | yes |
Kitchen | no |
Laundry facilities | no |
Distance from the Institute | 5 to 15 minutes |
Breakfast | yes |
Dinner | possible depending on the hotel |
Internet | Wi-Fi |
Benefits of this option | for short stays |
Capital of the Loire Valley, a World Heritage site, Tours attracts over 5,000 foreign students every year. In addition to their French courses, they can discover the French way of life, Renaissance castles, French culture and gastronomy… Institut de Touraine supports this immersion with a rich program of activities and excursions.