Congrescentra — Loirevallei
Palais des Congrès de Tours (ex-Vinci)
The Palais des Congrès de Tours, known as Vinci from 1993 to 2017, is the international convention centre of Tours. It is attached to the railway station, making it one of the best-connected congress venues in the Loire Valley.
- Bestemming
- Loirevallei
- Wijk
- Centre-ville, gare de Tours
- Max. capaciteit
- 2.000 pers.
- Vergaderzalen
- 22
The Palais des Congrès de Tours, known as Vinci from 1993 to 2017, is the international convention centre of Tours. It is attached to the railway station, making it one of the best-connected congress venues in the Loire Valley.
The centre has three auditoriums: François Ier (2,000 to 2,500 seats), Ronsard (700) and Descartes (350 to 400), plus 22 meeting rooms. The Agnès Sorel lounge covers 1,500 m² and the Daniel Bourdu space 2,500 m²; exhibition surface is 2,500 to 3,800 m². Total capacity is up to 5,000 participants simultaneously.
Tours works for conventions with a Loire Valley programme: private château receptions, wine estates in Vouvray and Chinon, and gastronomic dinners, all within a short drive.
Bereikbaarheid
Direct naast station Tours, met de TGV naar Parijs in ongeveer 1 uur; de kastelen van de Loire liggen op korte rijafstand. De dichtstbijzijnde luchthaven is Tours Val de Loire; Parijs-Orly ligt ongeveer 2 uur rijden verderop.
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MICE- en zakenhotels in de buurt
| Hotel | Categorie | Bereikbaarheid | Kamers | Max. capaciteit (theater) | Indicatief budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Grand Hôtel Tours | Zakelijk, Conferentie | Dicht bij het congrescentrum, te voet bereikbaar | — | 80 | €€ |
Conferentie- & MICE-hotels
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Veelgestelde vragen
How many people can the Palais des Congrès de Tours host?
Its three auditoriums are François Ier, with 2,000 to 2,500 seats, Ronsard with 700 and Descartes with 350 to 400. The centre can host up to 5,000 participants at the same time.
Where is the Palais des Congrès de Tours and how do guests get there?
The centre is directly beside Tours station, with TGV trains to Paris in about one hour. The nearest airport is Tours Val de Loire, and Paris-Orly is about two hours away by road.
What kind of events is the Palais des Congrès de Tours suited to?
It suits conventions with a Loire Valley programme, including private château receptions, wine estates in Vouvray and Chinon, and gastronomic dinners, all within a short drive. The venue was known as Vinci from 1993 to 2017.
Can The French DMC organise an event at the Palais des Congrès de Tours?
Yes. The French DMC organises seminars, incentives and conventions in France and confirms capacities, room layouts and rates in a tailored proposal; budgets are indicative.