The average price per m² in Cathédrale (Tours) is 3 087 €/m² for an apartment, within a range of 2,6 to 3,6 k€ per m², based on actual notarised (DVF) sales. Over the period, the market fell 5 % over 5 years and fell 2,9 % over the last 12 months, with about 40 transactions per year.
The Cathédrale district, east of the centre of Tours.
Apartments in the Cathédrale district, in Tours, sell at an average price of around 3 087 €/m², based on prices actually recorded (DVF transactions). Between 2 578 and 3 565 €/m² covers half of the sales, the gap depending on the floor, the aspect and the condition of the property. Five-year change: -5 %.
Prices from the DVF file (Demandes de valeurs foncières, published by the DGFiP), transactions actually recorded at the notary, aggregated at district level using the IRIS zoning of INSEE. Cross-referenced with the Notaires de France - INSEE indices. Learn more about our methodology.
After 3 264 €/m² in 2021, the average price in the Cathédrale district of Tours reaches 3 087 €/m² in 2026, roughly -5 % over the period.
The Saint-Gatien cathedral, the château de Tours and the fine arts museum bring the district to life.
The local shops of the area and of the neighbouring centre cover everyday needs.
Schools, facilities and local services in an old and residential area.
The Cathédrale district, east of the centre of Tours. Google Maps map.
The Cathédrale district stretches east of the centre of Tours, near the Loire, around the Saint-Gatien cathedral. It is one of the oldest areas of the town, inherited from the Roman city of Caesarodunum and from the former canons' quarter.
The gothic cathedral, the château de Tours that looks over it towards the Loire and the fine arts museum, housed in the former archbishops' palace, form a dense heritage ensemble. The Psalette cloister and the old streets complete that historic core.
Sought after for its heritage setting and its closeness to the Loire and the centre, the Cathédrale district attracts steady demand. Older character buildings are scarce there, which keeps prices high.
The district attracts heritage-minded buyers, senior professionals and investors drawn by the historic setting and the closeness of the Loire and the fine arts museum. Demand focuses on older character apartments and on renovated properties in the area. The scarcity of older buildings and the heritage appeal sustain prices among the highest in Tours.
The average price at Cathédrale is 3 087 €/m² for an apartment (actual DVF transactions, notarised sales), within a range of 2 578 to 3 565 €/m² depending on the building, the floor and the condition.
It lies east of the centre, near the Loire, around the Saint-Gatien cathedral, the château de Tours and the fine arts museum. It is one of the oldest areas of the town.
Mostly older character apartments in historic buildings, and renovated properties. Homes with period charm and close to the cathedral and the Loire are the most sought after.
Yes. The area is served by the Fil Bleu bus lines and stays close to tram line A and the station, in the centre, with quick access to the rest of the conurbation.
Older character buildings are scarce there, the heritage setting is dense (cathedral, château, museum) and the closeness of the Loire and the centre is strong. That scarcity sustains prices among the highest in Tours.
This analysis is published by Immover, an independent observatory founded by Antony Barbier. Data sourced from official sources (DVF, INSEE, Notaries of France).