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. We toured the city, tested the Wi-Fi, scouted out the good addresses, and here is our selection of 10 spots to set up your laptop in Tours.
Le Petit Atelier
Rue Colbert, Tours' iconic shopping street. Le Petit Atelier is a café that bets on a warm, stimulating atmosphere — the kind of place where the neighbourhood's energy carries you without overwhelming you. Rue Colbert is lively but not deafening, and the café benefits from that energy while keeping a pleasant calm inside. Wi-Fi available, laptops are welcome, and the setting inspires creative work.
Open Tuesday to Saturday from 8:30am (10am on Mondays), until 6:30pm. Closed Sunday. Recommended by Maison Paon and Wanderlog in their Tours selections. It's the rue Colbert spot for working in a setting with personality — not too noisy, not too silent, with just the right amount of life around you.
Our favourite for work sessions in an inspiring setting, right on Tours' most beautiful street.
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 (3pm on Mondays), and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. The hours are quite generous, with Sunday opening — 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.
Work'In Tours
Rue de la Préfecture, right in the city centre. Work'In Tours is a coworking space designed for micro-entrepreneurs, freelancers and startups. The space offers shared and private desks, with Wi-Fi and power outlets — the essentials for working well. The setting is professional without being cold, and the central location is a real asset for client meetings and business lunches.
Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 6:30pm. Closed weekends. It's a classic, efficient coworking space — no frills, but everything you need. If you're looking for a shared desk by the month or by the day in central Tours, Work'In Tours does the job.
The central, efficient coworking space for those who need a professional desk every day.
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 Tuesday to Friday, 8:30am to 6pm. Closed weekends and Monday. 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 Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. Closed weekends and Monday. 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, on the south side of Tours. Arkopol offers flexible, modular work solutions — workstations, shared spaces, adjustable desks depending on what you need that day. The Wi-Fi is reliable, power outlets are plentiful, and spaces can be reconfigured. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm. Closed weekends.
Arkopol's modular approach is interesting if your needs shift week to week — solo on Monday, with the team on Tuesday, in concentration mode on Wednesday. The spaces adapt without you having to change venues.
The flexible coworking space for those whose work needs vary through the week.
Hotel Kyriad Tours Centre
Avenue de Grammont, the main artery of the city centre. The Kyriad has joined the trend of hotels opening their spaces to coworkers. The idea is simple: you get the Wi-Fi, the power outlets, and the quiet of a hotel lobby for a few hours of work, with the option to order a coffee or a meal. 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 a characterful city-centre café - Le Petit Atelier (rue Colbert, warm atmosphere)
- For working at the weekend - El Cafecito (open 7 days, Vieux-Tours)
- For working by the Loire - Café Collette (quai Paul Bert, contemplative atmosphere)
- For a professional central coworking space - Work'In Tours (rue de la Préfecture)
- For TGV commuters - Le Hub Coworking (two steps from the station)
- For flexibility - Arkopol (modular spaces for whatever you need)
- 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 (Le Petit Atelier, El Cafecito, Café Collette) and coworking spaces for those who need structure (Work'In Tours, Le Hub, Waza). 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.