See the Loire Valley beautifull Chateaux

SEE THE LOIRE VALLEY BEAUTIFUL CHATEAUX

Duration 9 hours to several days,

Largest possible group : 7 people

Categories : Architecture, historical, wine Tasting

 

The Loire Valley is only at a 55 minutes ride away from Paris Montparnasse train station with the TGV, The High Speed Train to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps.

 

This tour, starting  in the Loire Valley near the city of Tours aims to discover the highlight of this region.

From the 15^th, Century on, during the Hundred Years War, The Kings of France settled in the Loire Valley living numerous testimony of their way of life. such as to name a few :

CHAMBORD : built for King Francois Ist. As a hunting lodge, One of the first Renaissance château built in France. Its double helix staircase leading up to the spires and turrets of the rooftop terrace is thought to be the work of art of Leonado  Da Vinci, Chambord is also the largest château of the Loire Valley, come and discover its impressive sight,

CHENONCEAU : spanned over the River Cher, the Ladies' château, was built in traditional Renaissance style in 1519, Meet the Ladies of Chenonceau ; Catherine Briconnet who supervised the construction site ; Diane de Poitier, the King's mistress ; The mighty Queen of France, Catherine de Medicis ; Louise de Lorraine, Henri III 'widow ; Madame Dupin who saved the château from destruction during the French Revolution and Madame Pelouze who restored this marvel to its full glory...

CHINON : meet a 1000 years history in this lovely medieval town. The mighty  count of Anjou, Foulque Nerra, the Black Falcon, ancestor of Kings of England, Henry II Plantagenet, Richard The Lionheart, King john, Also during the Hundred Years War, Joan of Arc met the King of France thus marking the turn of the war...

AMBOISE : its name in Latin, Ambacia means between two rivers, the Loire on one side, the Amasse on the other, the château of Amboise is regarded as the very first expression of the Renaissance in France, Several Kings of France lived here, Charles VIII was born and died in the château. After is victory in Marignano, Italy, Francois Ist. Invited  Leonardo Da Vinci in Amboise. The great master spent the last 3 years of his life in a manor nearby named Clos Luce. According to his wishes he was buried in the church of the château in 1519.

VILLANDRY ; VALMER : for a relaxed stroll in their Renaissance gardens,

the Loire Valley has the largest concentration of chateaux in the world, several hundreds along the mighty River and its tributaries. Come and visit this breathtaking region with professional help. Walk on the footsteps of our Kings ; and perhaps taste one these renowned Loire Valley wine in typical wine cellar dug into the cliff.

 

 

 

 

 

transportation in luxury new generation, very spacious Mercedes car, pickup & drop off anywhere you wish. Insurances, taxes, toll & parking, the services of a fully licensed, multilingual guide/driver, guided visits on sites.

Train cost, entrance fees in chateaux, wine tasting, your lunch, your hotel,expenses of personal nature.

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.