
- Games Preparation Centers
Ile Aucard Tennis centre
Center's disciplines
Description
The Complexe tennistique de l’Ile Aucard is a Category 5, PA- and X-type* public venue with a 300-person capacity.
The site includes:
- 6 outdoor clay courts
- 2 outdoor concrete courts
- 3 outdoor synthetic courts
- 7 indoor clay courts
- 1 short-tennis court
- 1 training wall
The complex is located in central Tours:
Tours Val de Loire Airport is 4.9km away (10-minute drive)
Tours train station is 2.8km away (9-minute drive; shuttle to Saint Pierre des Corps TGV train station)
Local bus service on Quai Paul Bert
In terms of catering, there are two options:
On-site at the centre’s restaurant “Le Central",
Nearby, a choice of restaurants 1.7km away (8 minutes).
Although there is no accommodation on-site, hospitality options can be found within a 3km radius, i.e. 7 to 9 minutes away.
*Outdoor and indoor sports venue
Special features
This sports facility is set within a haven of greenery on the Loire riverbanks. The delegation will be able to train within a quiet, secure environment ideal for high performance. There is an adjoining country lodge with a club lounge, locker-rooms and washrooms, a social area with two lounges and a food court.
Known for
Thierry Tulasne, member of Tours Tennis Club, junior world champion in 1980, Davis Cup player, ranked 10th in the world in 1986 and No.2 in France in 1983 and 1984.