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What our students said about Tours
Lots of restaurants for tourists, lots of students, lots of (arrogant) French people who go out in groups and do not like to talk to strangers (like almost everywhere else), if you look for something posh for older people not much on offer. Nice river, but due to the heat it didn't have much water. Nice forest area around Indre, other than that unremarkable
Germany
Tours is a beautiful city, with an equally beautiful main square that invites you to linger and find tranquillity. In the evening, however, it is very lively. By the way, the most understandable, pure French is spoken in the Tours region - the right place for a language course.
Austria
Tours is a little bigger and busier than I expected, but many beautiful old buildings and lovely places to sit and have a drink or a coffee. Don't miss the Botanic Gardens!
Tours is a nice sized city, not too big, not too small. Easy to get around by foot.
Tours is great but can be a bit loud at times in the center.
Poland
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Tours

Small classes. Teachers engage in adult education and adapt to the abilities of the students. Teaching materials are used to promote language comprehension and thus not to dully work off cloze texts.
19 August 2022
Course: General French 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 56 years

Small school, small courses.
Home stay was ideal: warm and friendly family. It was also close to the train station so we could take easy day trips.
The only down side was that the numerous female Asian students often had strong accents and spoke very quietly and timidly, if at all.
14 October 2019
Course: General French 15 - 2 weeks
Student age: 72 years

The friendly, funny and very helpful teachers
5 September 2019
Course: General French 20 - 1 week
Student age: 19 years

The building is a lovely old rickety place in an excellent location. The constraints imposed by the building mean that more usual modern facilities are not easy to provide. I personally would not want it any other way, but I can imagine some students might find it unusual.
The staff went a very long way to tailor our course to our needs - first class. They were without exception charming, helpful and focused. We loved it.
There was one lack of communication that spoiled an otherwise perfect time: the details of the trip arranged for the final afternoon were not revealed to us until the day before, and we had already visited the places the trip was planned for. A pity, but nothing much to worry about.
13 April 2019
Course: General French 20 - 1 week
Student age: 71 years

Friendly staff eager to look after the idividual needs of pupils.
3 April 2019
Course: General French 20 - 1 week
Student age: 73 years

The positive and friendly atmosphere helped to provide a great social and working environment. The social activities arranged by the language school were an excellent opportunity to make friends and practice French speaking skills in spontaneous conversation.
15 August 2018
Course: General French 20 - 1 week
Student age: 17 years

Everything is really amazing, the professors, the students from different places and cultures, the class environment, the location of the school....
8 August 2018
Course: General French 15 - 4 weeks
Student age: 26 years

very small class size, lessons very varied with lots of fun, teacher very motivated, very informal atmosphere,
22 May 2018
Course: General French 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 55 years

The teacher Brahim was excellent.
All the staff are very friendly and helpful.
12 February 2018
Course: General French 15 - 2 weeks
Student age: 60 years

The friendliness of the staff.
Yannick is a superb director, Eric a really good man and overall it feels like a good place to learn French.
14 August 2017
Course: General French 15 - 4 weeks
Student age: 35 years

The teachers were great and provided very good explanations in French. They cater to your strengths and weaknesses and they really care about your development in the language. All the teachers were very friendly with great personalities and they would make jokes throughout the lessons so it was never boring.
The professors at the school were very personable.
26 July 2017
Course: General French 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 31 years

The school has a real family feel; students get very close to each other and the teachers promote a very nice environment! In fact, the teachers are quite extraordinary and competent...
I'm really thankful for my time spent at Tours Langues!
20 February 2017
Course: General French 10 - 6 weeks
Student age: 23 years

I chose Tours Langues particularly because it is located in a city where English is not commonly utilized. I also chose this school because of its small size; there were about a dozen students or so while I was there, and my classes ranged from 2 - 7 students, so I certainly was able to get attention and assistance from the teachers.
I improved my French a lot at Tours Langues and would definitely recommend this school!
20 December 2016
Course: General French 20 - 1 week
Student age: 34 years

That the teachers were very nice and we got good material during class
I enjoyed it and I would very much like to come back again
20 November 2016
Course: General French 15 - 2 weeks
Student age: 18 years

The school was very welcoming and supportive while providing a good education.
I would recommend the school to anyone. It provides a wonderful experience offering very good value for the money.
31 October 2016
Course: General French 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 64 years

I liked the quality of teaching with a lot of conversation.
5 October 2016
Course: General French 20 - 1 week
Student age: 32 years

Excellent teachers, enthusiastic and engaging. Loads of lovely places to enjoy lunch or a snack within a stone's throw. Lots to see in the area, chateaux, aplenty. Tours itself is beautiful.
Their wifi is not good. The teachers even had difficulties with it. I frankly couldn't get my iPad to stay on, so did not rely on it at all.
18 July 2016
Course: General French 20 - 1 week
Student age: 46 years
Information about Tours
Key Facts about Tours
- Big Mac price (France average):
4.43 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Tours
Events in Tours

May 2023 - September 2023On the banks of the Loire river, you will find the Guinguette de Tours. It is the perfect place to have a drink, take part in the various activities offered or simply relax!

23 November 2023 - 31 December 2023At the Tours Christmas Market you will find the perfect Christmas presents for your family, your friends or even yourself!
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 240 minutes, 100 minutes.
Main stops: Aéroport CDG - TGV, St-Pierre-des-Corps
Every 10 minutes, 220 minutes.
Main stops: Paris - Roissy CDG Airport, Paris City Center - Bercy + Paris City Center - Bercy, Tours
Taxi: 160 minutes drive to city center of Tours
FAQ about schools in Tours
- What is the best language school for adults in Tours?Tours Langues has received the best overall rating in Tours.Which French school in Tours has the best location?Tours Langues, located in 36 rue Briconnet has been voted as the school with the best location in Tours.Which schools in Tours offer the best excursions and afternoon activities?Students rated the activity program at Tours Langues as the best.Which French school offers the best rated teaching in Tours?Tours Langues was rated highest for quality of teaching.Which school offers the best accommodation in Tours?'Homestay' at Tours Langues is the best rated accommodation in Tours.
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