Tours in March
Good time to visit
March brings real spring energy to Tours, with warming weather and reopening attractions. You'll catch the Loire Valley waking up from winter without the crowds or high prices of peak season.
Weather
March marks the real beginning of spring in the Loire Valley, though mornings can still dip below freezing. Temperatures start climbing past 10 degrees by month's end, and you'll see longer stretches between rain showers. The first daffodils appear in château gardens, though most trees remain bare.
12°C high4°C low12 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$85/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Loire Valley Wine Fair (late March)
March Tips
- •Pack layers - mornings are chilly but afternoons can be pleasantly warm
- •Château gardens start reopening but won't be in full bloom yet
- •March is ideal for wine tours as cellars aren't crowded and spring releases begin
All Months
April through June brings perfect château weather. Gardens bloom, crowds stay manageable, and you can bike between castles without sweating through your shirt. May hits the sweet spot - warm days, cool evenings, everything open.
September and October deliver stunning colors along the Loire. Harvest season means wine tastings everywhere, plus you'll catch the last warm days before winter. Hotel prices drop after school starts.
Summer gets packed and hot. Château parking lots turn into furnaces, and you'll wait 45 minutes to tour Chambord. But longer days mean more time for cycling, and every restaurant terrace stays open late.
Winter closes many châteaux completely. Skip December through March unless you're here for Christmas markets in the old town.
Tours Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
9/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
5/10
Budget
6/10
Luxury
7/10
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