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Accommodation


Hotel rooms at special Congress rates are being held for congress participants
and their families in various hotels of different categories all over Tours.

Please find below the list of the hotels, that appear per category:

HOTEL CATEGORY   
Single Room
Double Room     
Hotel de L'univers SOLD OUT
5 Blvd Heurteloup, Tours

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This truly historic boutique hotel opened its doors in 1846. It is perfectly located in the city centre in the heart of the tourist and shopping area, near the congress center. Hotel De L'univers features 85 large, comfortable and fully-equipped rooms, a gourmet restaurant, a lounge bar, La Touraine, and 800m² of meeting facilities for business meetings or private parties.
Walking Distance: 5 minutes


**** Standard: 175 €


Superieur: 217 €
Standard:
205 €


Superieur:
247 €
Mercure Tours Nord SPECIAL RATES!
11 Aviation Str., Tours

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In the outskirts of Tours, next to the airport and the financial district. The hotel is fully air-conditioned and provides 93 comfortable rooms. "The Vines" restaurant (local specialities). Meeting room. Terrace & swimming pool located in a leafy setting. Parking.
Distance: 10 mns driving
bussmall - Shuttles provided to the Congress Center.

*** 145 € 159 €
Mercure Tours Sud SPECIAL RATES!
Allée Andre Malraux Parc des Bretonnieres
Joue les Tours
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The indoor heated swimming-pool, sauna, hammam and spa, are the advantages of this quiet 3 star-hotel. Located near the "Lac des Bretonnières".Close to the city center.
Distance: 15 mns driving
bussmall - Shuttles provided to the Congress Center.

*** 149 € 169 €

Novotel Tours Sud SOLD OUT
La Vrillonnerie RN10 - Rue Michaël Faraday
37170 CHAMBRAY LES TOURS

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The Novotel Tours Sud is a 3 star hotel at 10 minutes from the centre of town and the convention centre. The hotel offers swimming pool set amidst 5000 sqm of gardens, an outdoor play area and a number of family rooms. Private secure car park free of charge.

bussmall - Shuttles provided to the Congress Center.
Walking Distance: 1h45
Taxi: 15 mns driving


*** 170 € 189 €
Mercure Centre  SOLD OUT
29 rue Edouard Vaillant, Tours

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Ideally located in the heart of Tours, this hotel offers a warm and cosy environment. Close to the EPC congress centre and the train station, the Mercure Tours centre offers 92 spacious air-conditioned / sound-proofed rooms equipped with bathroom and satellite TV.
Walking Distance: 5 minutes

*** 159 € 198 €
Le Grand Hotel SOLD OUT
9, place du General Leclerc

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The Grand Hotel's imposing building with 105 rooms stands in the centre of Tours, located near the congress center.
Out of 105 rooms, 80 have been renovated and redecorated in a contemporary style inspired by the 1930s. Comfortable and spacious, they offer a bathroom with a shower and/or bathtub, a toilet and a hair dryer.
Walking Distance: 5 minutes


*** 168 € 183 €
Hotel Holiday Inn Tours City Centre SOLD OUT
15 rue Edouard Vaillant, Tours

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Situated in the heart of Tours, near the TGV railway station and the congress center, Holiday inn Tours City Centre has 105 comfortable rooms.
All rooms offer all necessary amenities and comfort: independent air-conditioning, satellite TV, direct phone line and voice messaging, WIFI internet access, plus a mini-bar. A mini gym room and sauna are also available.
The restaurant "La Clairiere" proposes traditional cuisine of the Loire region, accompanied with famous Touraine wines. The bar "Le Carpe Diem" will welcome you in a ideal setting to relax and enjoy a drink.

Walking Distance: 5 minutes

*** 175 € 176 €
Hotel de L'Europe SOLD OUT
12 place du Maréchal Leclerc, Tours

In the city centre of Tours, between the railway station and the palais des congrès Vinci, where you can start many organized tour of the châteaux de la Loire, the recently-renovated Europe hotel welcomes you in a friendly and family atmosphere.

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Walking Distance: 5 minutes

** 80 € 120 €
Ibis Tours Centre SOLD OUT
1 Rue Maurice Genest, Tours

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The Ibis Tours Sud, a hotel for business and leisure travellers, is located 10 minutes from the centre of Tours and EPC congress center.. Offering 79 air conditioned rooms with WiFi, a bistro style restaurant, a 24 hour bar with terrace and a free secure car
Walking Distance: 5 minutes

* 97 € 108 €
Etap Hotel Tours Centre SOLD OUT
27 rue Edouard Vaillant, Tours

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A budget hotel located in the city center (at only 5 minutes walking to the congress center).
Walking Distance: 5 minutes

  69 € 75 €
Residence Universitaire de Grandmont SOLD OUT
Parc de Grandmont, Tours

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A budget hotel located out of  the city center.It offers renovated rooms of 9 m2 including toilets and washstand cabin.

At only 15 minutes from the congress center.
Walking Distance: 30 mns
Taxi: 5 mns driving


  35 €  


REMEMBER THAT AUGUST IS HIGH SEASON IN TOURS AND HOTELS ARE VERY BUSY. SEND YOUR RESERVATION REQUEST EARLY to have a WIDER CHOICE and SECURE YOUR HOTEL ROOM QUICKLY!


All rates are indicated in Euros, per night and per room and including breakfast and taxes.


To Download the Accommodation Form Click Here

Cancellation / Refund Policy

Rooms cancelled prior to
• 90 days before arrival: full refund, less bank charges.
• 30 days prior to arrival: one-night cancellation charge.
• less than 14 days prior to arrival: no refund.

In the event of non-arrival, reservation will be automatically released, and full payment will be non-refundable. If you arrive later or leave earlier than on the dates indicated on your reservation form, the total accommodation amount will be charged and no refunds will be made.

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