Tours Langues

Take your TCF exam with Tours Langues

Tours Langues is an accredited center where you can take the TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français).
Need more information? Discover all the details about this exam and contact us!

A school open to everyone

No matter your level or motivation, everyone is welcome at our language school. Throughout the year, we welcome learners from all over the world. Whether you’re staying for a week or several months, come and discover not only a language but also a culture and one of the richest regions in French heritage.

A warm and welcoming environment

Our school has a human scale, and the atmosphere is friendly. Our entire team is available to talk with you and answer any questions. This helps strengthen connections and uphold the values of our school: kindness, empathy, and support.

An ideal location in the heart of Tours

Tours Langues is located in the heart of the city of Tours, right at Place Plumereau, an iconic spot in the city. This historic and touristic district is the meeting place for students and locals, with many restaurants, bars, and cafés where you can relax and practice speaking French. Our classrooms offer a stunning view of the square and its famous half-timbered houses, immersing each lesson in the authenticity and the charm of local heritage.

A Few Words from Our Team

Yannick Durand

Director / FFL Instructor
Languages: German, English, basic Japanese

Virginie Broux

Pedagogy / Administration / FFL Instructor
Languages: English, German, Italian

Éric Berger

FFL Instructor / Excursions Manager
Languages: Spanish, English

Amanda Castilla

Director of Studies / FFL Instructor
Languages: English, Spanish

Virginia Ferreira Diaz

FFL Instructor / Director of the cultural center
Languages: English, Spanish

Caroline Doulet

FFL Instructor
Languages: English, Spanish

Recognized Pedagogical Expertise

Tours Langues was founded by Yannick Durand in 1994 and has built an outstanding reputation. A trained French as a Foreign Language (FFL) and language teacher, Yannick has always remained involved in the classroom, never giving up his passion for teaching. Taking personal care of his students, he ensures that each learning journey is 100% personalized.

All our teachers are native speakers, hold higher education degrees, and are specialized in teaching French to foreigners, and foreign languages. This expertise guarantees each student a course filled with not only linguistic but also cultural knowledge, with individualized support tailored to their progress.

Discover beautiful Touraine

Just 1 hour from Paris by high-speed train (TGV), Tours is a human-sized city that combines quality of life, culture, and gastronomy. Renowned for its French art de vivre, it is also the perfect starting point for exploring the famous Loire Valley castles.

Cultural and Sports Activities

Tours Langues helps you explore our beautiful region. 
The discovery of France, in all its aspects (historical, cultural, social, political, educational, sports, etc.), is integrated into our afternoon courses and comes to life through various activities organized by our school and led by our instructors in person. These activities strengthen the bonds between students and include: city tours, museum visits, wine cellar tours, excursions, visits to the Loire Valley castles and other historical sites in our region, sports activities and tasting workshops featuring local wines, culinary specialties, and renowned regional products.

Explore Our Courses and Programs

Want to go further with Tours Langues ? Whether you want to improve your French, gain new professional skills, or experience full cultural immersion, we have the right program for you.
Discover our various offers now and find the perfect course !