Taxi Tours → Villandry
France's most celebrated Renaissance gardens
A taxi between Tours and Villandry costs between €30 and €35 when booked in advance at a fixed price, over a road distance of about 15 kilometres and a journey time of from 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route takes D7, with no tolls. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €50. That price includes luggage, tolls and the driver's approach, and it does not move if traffic builds up: that is the difference with a metered ride, where every minute of waiting is charged and the applicable rate depends on the hour. On an unbooked ride, the amount follows the scale of the prefectoral order applying where the passenger is picked up, higher from seven in the evening to ten in the morning as well as on Sundays and public holidays. The driver tracks the flight or train number given at booking and shifts the pick-up at no extra cost if it is delayed, and cancelling remains free up to six hours before departure.
Distance
15 km
Duration
20 min
Estimated price
€30–€35
Availability
24/7
The Château de Villandry is world-renowned for its Renaissance gardens, the most remarkable in France. The last of the great Loire châteaux built during the Renaissance, it was erected around 1536 by Jean Le Breton, Secretary of State to Francis I. But it is the gardens that have earned its international fame: a 12,500 m² decorative vegetable garden arranged in nine geometric squares where vegetables and flowers create living paintings, an ornamental garden with clipped box hedges symbolising types of love (tender, passionate, fickle, tragic), a water garden with a Louis XV mirror-shaped basin, and a sun garden in warm tones. Restored from 1906 by Joachim Carvallo, great-grandfather of the current owners, the gardens welcome 350,000 visitors annually. The château overlooks the confluence of the Loire and Cher rivers, offering exceptional views from the keep's belvedere.
Route
Route Tours → Villandry
From Tours, the journey is simple and quick: take the D7 westward towards Savonnières. The road follows the south bank of the Loire through bucolic countryside. After Savonnières, a village known for its petrifying caves, continue on the D7 to Villandry. The château is visible from the road, perched above its terraced gardens. Parking is free and spacious. An alternative route via the D88 passes through the Touraine appellation wine hillsides and offers lovely views of the Loire valley. The journey is pleasant in all seasons but spectacular from May to October when the gardens are in full bloom.
Main route: D7 — no tolls
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Tours → Villandry
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Tours → Villandry route
Villandry's gardens are at their peak from June to September, when the vegetable garden is in full production and the flowers at their most vibrant. Visit the kitchen garden in the morning when gardeners are working and can answer your questions. The château + gardens ticket costs €12 (adult), gardens only €7.50. For gardening enthusiasts, botanical workshops and themed tours are offered regularly. From the château keep, the view over the Loire-Cher confluence is breathtaking. The château shop sells seeds of the varieties grown in the vegetable garden. Combine with Azay-le-Rideau (10 km) for a perfect half-day. La Doulce Terrasse restaurant in the village offers quality local cuisine.
Tolls: no tolls
Pricing
Taxi fare Tours → Villandry
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
€30–€35
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
€35–€40
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
€33–€39
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Tours to Villandry?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
There is no train station in Villandry. The Rémi bus serves the village very irregularly (2-3 per day on weekdays). By taxi from Tours, you are dropped directly at the château entrance in 20 minutes. It is the most practical transport, especially for combining Villandry with Azay-le-Rideau or Langeais in the same half-day. Cycling from Tours (15 km via the Loire à Vélo route) is feasible but tiring with children.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
€30–€35
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
€50
Ideal for families and groups
Villes desservies
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Tours → Villandry
How much is a taxi from Tours to Villandry?
The fare is €25 to €40 depending on the time and day. It's the closest Loire château to Tours, so the cheapest to reach by taxi. The Tours — Villandry route covers about 15 km by road. Allow 20 minutes in light traffic and up to 30 minutes at peak hours.
On the Tours — Villandry route, what is the best season for the gardens?
June to September for the vegetable garden in full production. Roses bloom in June, dahlias in August-September. The ornamental garden is beautiful year-round thanks to the evergreen box hedges. Allow 20 minutes in light traffic and up to 30 minutes at peak hours. The price booked in advance ranges from €30 to €35, luggage included.
Can we combine Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau?
Yes, the two châteaux are just 10 km apart. We offer a half-day circuit combining both, ideal for an afternoon. The price booked in advance ranges from €30 to €35, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €50. The usual route takes D7.
On the Tours — Villandry route, are the gardens wheelchair accessible?
The water garden and vegetable garden are accessible. The upper terraces have slopes that can be challenging. The château is partially accessible on the ground floor. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €50. The usual route takes D7. Expect no tolls on this route.
On the Tours — Villandry route, does the château still belong to the same family?
Yes, the descendants of Joachim Carvallo, who saved the château in 1906, still live on site and manage the estate. It is one of the few Loire châteaux still inhabited by its owners. The usual route takes D7. Expect no tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
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