Tours is the good life of the Val de Loire, applied to remote work. The city sits between the Loire and the Cher, with a historic centre where half-timbered houses stand alongside modern cafés. Rue Colbert, the quays, the Plumereau neighbourhood with its terraces, Place Jean Jaurès animating the whole centre, Tours has this ability to blend heritage and energy without forcing it. Freelancers settled in Touraine, remote workers enjoying the Loire lifestyle, students from the university looking for a quiet corner: the city has something for everyone.

Tours is an hour from Paris by TGV, making it an ideal base for those who want a provincial foothold without losing touch with the capital. The coworking offer has grown in recent years, and the cafés welcoming remote workers are multiplying in Vieux-Tours. Here is our selection of 6 spots to set up your computer in Tours.

El Cafecito

Rue du Grand Marché, in Vieux-Tours. El Cafecito has that Latin energy that warms the atmosphere, the name isn't just décor. The coffee is good, the menu has food to eat on site, and the terrace on the pedestrianised street is a real pleasure when the weather cooperates. Wi-Fi is available, the vibe is laptop-friendly, and the noise level stays manageable for working.

Open every day from 9am to 7pm, including weekends. It's one of the rare cafés in Tours where you can come on a Sunday morning for a peaceful work session. Recommended by Maison Paon and Wanderlog. The Grand Marché neighbourhood is one of the nicest in Tours for a stroll between sessions, and restaurants are plentiful for lunch.

The lively café in Vieux-Tours for working with good energy, seven days a week.

Le Café Paula

Rue Charles Gille, a little away from the central bustle. Le Café Paula is one of those neighbourhood cafés where you sit down for the morning and end up staying through the afternoon. The atmosphere is warm, the setting is well put together without being pretentious, and the place welcomes laptop workers without any fuss. No Wi-Fi listed in the data, but the calm atmosphere and comfort make it a good spot if you have your own mobile connection.

Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm, and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. The hours are quite generous, Saturday included, handy for catch-up sessions at the weekend. The setting is intimate, the tables are comfortable, and the quiet is reliable.

The discreet neighbourhood café for calm sessions, when you want to step away from the city centre bustle.

Waza

Impasse du Palais, in the city centre. Waza is a coworking space offering workstations and meeting rooms. The space is well equipped with Wi-Fi and power outlets. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6pm. Closed weekends. The atmosphere is studious, and the meeting rooms are a real plus when you have video calls or client meetings that need a closed, quiet space.

The Impasse du Palais gives the place a slightly hidden feel, you don't stumble across it, but once you know it, you keep coming back. The setting is calm, sheltered from street noise, and the spaces are well proportioned.

The quiet, discreet coworking space for those who like working away from the bustle.

Coworking Atelier De Prébendes

Rue d'Entraigues, in the Prébendes neighbourhood. L'Atelier offers shared and private desks for independent workers. Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a functional work setting. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. Closed weekends. The Prébendes neighbourhood is residential and quiet, with the Parc des Prébendes d'Oé just steps away, perfect for a green break between work sessions.

The atmosphere is studious and the place mostly attracts independents looking for a regular workspace. Private offices are an interesting option if you need isolation for your calls and focused sessions.

For independents in the Prébendes neighbourhood who want a dedicated workspace without crossing the whole city.

Arkopol

Rue Germaine Richier, in Tours Nord. Arkopol brings together an events space, meeting rooms and several flexible coworking spaces. Reception answers Monday to Friday (8:30am to 12:30pm and 2pm to 5:30pm); spaces are accessible 24/7 to users. It works mostly on quote or booking: get in touch before coming.

The appeal of Arkopol: offices, training and meeting rooms in one place, handy if your needs change from week to week.

The coworking space with meeting rooms in Tours Nord.

Hotel Kyriad Tours Centre

Avenue de Grammont, the main artery of the city centre. The Kyriad Tours Centre is a 3-star hotel: the idea is to enjoy the quiet of a hotel lobby for a few hours of work while ordering something. Ask at reception before settling in. It's more of a backup option than a regular spot, but it earns its place.

Avenue de Grammont gives you direct access to the tram and the city centre shops. The setting is classic but comfortable, and hotel Wi-Fi is generally reliable. A good option if you're passing through or just need a calm, connected spot for a one-off session.

The city-centre backup spot when you need somewhere quiet and connected without overcomplicating it.

The right spot for your needs

  • For working at the weekend: El Cafecito (open 7 days, Vieux-Tours)
  • For a coworking day pass: Arkopol (Tours Nord) or Waza (half-days)
  • For coworking with meeting rooms: Arkopol (Tours Nord)
  • For total quiet: Waza (Impasse du Palais, away from the noise)

Tours has the profile of an ideal remote work city: human-scale, well served by TGV, with a charming historic centre and an offer that covers both worlds, cafés for those who like atmosphere (El Cafecito, Le Café Paula) and coworking spaces for those who need structure (Waza, Arkopol, l'Atelier de Prébendes). The Loire riverbanks add a setting few cities can match, and the easygoing Touraine spirit ends up winning over even the most Parisian of freelancers.

We update this selection regularly as we discover new places and hear back from you. If you try one of these spots, or know one we've missed, we want to hear about it. And if you want to explore other cities or find a spot near you, find all our guides on Deskover.