Your stay — La Maison Jules
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The Property — La Maison Jules
La Maison Jules is a clean, efficient three-star in central Tours, a five-minute walk from the train station. The lobby is compact and modern, with parquet floors and a small seating area that feels more businesslike than cosy. It suits practical travellers who want decent, no-fuss accommodation close to the historic centre rather than character or luxury.
Chronicles of Tours
Tours grew from a Gallo-Roman settlement called Caesarodunum, later becoming the capital of Touraine. Its medieval core was shaped by the counts of Anjou and the Plantagenets, and the city was a key staging post on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The half-timbered houses and the cathedral of Saint-Gatien reflect this layered past. Today Tours is a university city and the gateway to the Loire Valley chateaux, with a relaxed cafe culture and a strong local food scene centred on rillettes, goat cheese and Vouvray wine.
Best Time to Visit
Full Tours guide →Best months
June and September offer warm, settled weather with long daylight hours, but without the full crush of August. May is also good, though more unpredictable.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak due to school holidays and the Loire Valley chateaux season. Expect hotel prices to rise 20-30% over shoulder season. The main event is the July 14 Bastille Day celebrations across the city.
Budget shoulder season
September and October combine mild weather with discounted room rates and thinner crowds. The grape harvest in nearby Vouvray adds a local flavour.
Weather & packing
Tours sits in a temperate zone, so July averages 25°C with occasional thunderstorms. Pack a light rain jacket and a thin layer for cooler evenings, plus comfortable walking shoes for the cobbled streets.
Live City Briefing — Tours
- The Tours tram line A extension to the northern districts is now fully open, making it easier to reach the Palais des Congrès from the station.
- The Musée du Compagnonnage on Rue Nationale has reopened after a two-year renovation, adding new exhibits on artisan trades.
- July 2026 sees the annual 'Fête de la Musique' on the 21st, with free concerts across Place Plumereau and the city centre.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to La Maison Jules, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise, and the courtyard orientation ensures quieter sleep.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street—they pick up traffic rumble from the boulevard and foot traffic from the café below. Also skip any room directly above the lift shaft (usually central on each floor) for mechanical hum.
Best views
Upper floors facing the cathedral (south-east) give a partial view of Tours' skyline. Ask for 'cathedral-side' rooms if you want a view; otherwise, the courtyard view is green and still pleasant.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 (top floor) are quietest, as they are farthest from the restaurant/bar and street. Note: if there's no lift to the highest floor, ask about that before booking.
🔊 Noise notes
Tours' central streets have moderate traffic until 10pm, and the hotel's location on a main drag means early-morning delivery trucks. The bar downstairs can be audible from rooms above it until close (around midnight).
Insider tips
1. Request a courtyard view when booking—it's noticeably quieter than the street side. 2. Breakfast is basic (pastries, bread, coffee) but easier than walking out; grab an espresso and head to Les Halles market instead.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — La Maison Jules
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, speed approx. 20 Mbps download; no login required – open network named 'MaisonJules_guest'.
One passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections in the main building.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstands; lobby has a small library of local guidebooks.
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00 at reception. Late check-out until 12:00 is free; after 12:00 subject to availability and charged at €25 until 14:00.
Free storage at reception during your stay; no charge for storing before check-in or after check-out.
Step-free entrance via a ramp at the side door (ring bell for assistance). Lift fits standard wheelchairs. No adapted bathrooms on site.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park: Parking Vinci Centre (14 Rue de la Scellerie, 37000) – €12 per 24 hours; EV charging available (2 Type 2 sockets, €0.30/kWh).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.65 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax, payable at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard booking; a pre-authorisation of €50 per stay for incidentals taken at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Église Saint-Étienne (61 m · ~1 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: DHAGPO Tours (299 m · ~4 min walk)
- Synagogue: Synagogue de Tours (359 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Église Tours Métropole (489 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Passage du Palais — 461 m · ~6 min walk
Place du 4 Septembre — 234 m · ~3 min walk
Musée des Beaux-Arts — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Comédie de Tours — 193 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 442 m · ~6 min walk
Pharmacie Normale — 145 m · ~2 min walk
Odama Exotique — 201 m · ~3 min walk
Tours — 368 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs in the city centre for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Tours train station and airport for poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and hotels; contactless and Apple Pay/Google Pay are common for under €50 payments.
Tipping is not expected – service is included. For excellent service in restaurants, leave small change (€1-2); round up taxi fares; no tip for hotel staff unless exceptional help.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple espresso or filter coffee at a café counter costs about €1.20-1.80; takeaway from a bakery is around €1.50.
A fixed-price lunch menu (entrée+plat or plat+dessert) in a brasserie or café costs €12-15.
A main course like a burger, pizza or salad in a casual restaurant costs around €13-18.
Look for crêperies and kebab shops around Place Plumereau and along Rue Nationale for budget eats.
Supermarkets include Carrefour, Leclerc, and Intermarché; Lidl and Aldi are cheaper options.
The main high street for affordable clothing is Rue Nationale, with chains like H&M, C&A, and Kiabi.
A single bus/tram ticket is €1.70; a day pass is €4.50 (valid on all Fil Bleu network). From Tours Val de Loire Airport, take bus Line 2 to the city centre for €1.70.
Buy a multi-ticket carnet (10 tickets) for €13.50 if using public transport more than a couple of times. Eat the lunch menu (formule) rather than dinner à la carte for the same food at half the price. Visit free museums like Musée des Beaux-Arts on the first Sunday of the month.
Good to know — Tours
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Tours, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at La Maison Jules
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 442 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Normale — 145 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Aéroport Tours Val de Loire (bus stop 'Aéroport') → Gare de Tours (train station—200m walk to hotel)
💡 Buy a ticket at the automated machine near the stop (coins only) or via the Fil Bleu app. The bus drops at Gare de Tours: walk down Rue de la Gare—the hotel is opposite the station entrance.
Gare de Tours (tram stop 'Gare de Tours') → Various spots across Tours (e.g., Université, Charcot, Vaucanson)
💡 The tram is the best way to reach the old town (stop 'Place Jean Jaurès'—10 min walk) or the Palais des Congrès. Buy a 10-trip Carnet (€14.40) if staying multiple days—valid on bus and tram. Validate your ticket in the machine onboard.
Main French cities (e.g., Paris Montparnasse, Bordeaux, Lyon) → Gare de Tours (directly opposite the hotel)
💡 TGV from Paris Montparnasse takes 1h05—book at least 2 weeks ahead for €15–30 fares. The hotel is literally across the street from platform 1 exit. Avoid the slow TER regional trains from Paris (3 hours).
Tours Val de Loire Airport → BestWestern Plus L'Artist Hôtel (1 Rue de la Gare, Tours Centre)
💡 Fixed-rate taxi stand outside arrivals; confirm price before getting in. The hotel is 10 minutes from the airport by the D910 road.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at La Maison Jules?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise, and the courtyard orientation ensures quieter sleep.
Which rooms should I avoid at La Maison Jules?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street—they pick up traffic rumble from the boulevard and foot traffic from the café below. Also skip any room directly above the lift shaft (usually central on each floor) for mechanical hum.
Is La Maison Jules noisy?
Tours' central streets have moderate traffic until 10pm, and the hotel's location on a main drag means early-morning delivery trucks. The bar downstairs can be audible from rooms above it until close (around midnight).
Which rooms have the best views at La Maison Jules?
Upper floors facing the cathedral (south-east) give a partial view of Tours' skyline. Ask for 'cathedral-side' rooms if you want a view; otherwise, the courtyard view is green and still pleasant.
What are insider tips for staying at La Maison Jules?
1. Request a courtyard view when booking—it's noticeably quieter than the street side. 2. Breakfast is basic (pastries, bread, coffee) but easier than walking out; grab an espresso and head to Les Halles market instead.
What time is check-in at La Maison Jules?
Check-in at La Maison Jules is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does La Maison Jules have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, speed approx. 20 Mbps download; no login required – open network named 'MaisonJules_guest'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at La Maison Jules?
€1.65 per person per night (mandatory tourist tax, payable at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near La Maison Jules?
A fixed-price lunch menu (entrée+plat or plat+dessert) in a brasserie or café costs €12-15.
What is the cheapest way to get around from La Maison Jules?
A single bus/tram ticket is €1.70; a day pass is €4.50 (valid on all Fil Bleu network). From Tours Val de Loire Airport, take bus Line 2 to the city centre for €1.70.
When is the best time to visit Tours?
June and September offer warm, settled weather with long daylight hours, but without the full crush of August. May is also good, though more unpredictable.
Top Attractions in Tours
💡 Skip the tourist-trap crêperies near the fountain. Head to 'Le Vieux Mûrier' on the north side for a decent galette at €10. The square is busiest between 19:00 and 21:00.
💡 Step behind the altar to see the 13th-century 'Tree of Jesse' window. Climb the north tower for a view of the Loire (small fee, but the nave is free).
💡 Go to the crypt (free) to see the original tomb. The Sunday morning mass at 10:30 includes a small choir—worth timing your visit.
💡 Visit in spring when the magnolias are in bloom. The greenhouse is only open on weekend afternoons.
💡 The permanent collection is free every first Sunday of the month. The garden's cedar of Lebanon, planted in 1804, is worth a look.