Tour Chateaux country

The ideal addition to any Parisian stay - a two day tour in the heart of the Loire Valley sampling the great richness this region has to offer : stately residences, the calm and beauty of the Loire River, vineyards and peaceful villages. The gentle climate of this part of France has greatly contributed to the development of the local agricultural activity. Art and history combine with a certain sweetness of life in this part of the country known as the "garden of France".

Tour duration: 2 days

Tour price: $550 USD (per person)

Itinerary

Day 1 : Departure from a central location of Paris close to the Louvre Museum. We begin by crossing the southern districts of Paris as far as the Porte d'Orl?ans. From this point we take the Aquitaine motorway as far as Blois. A guided visit of the Blois Castle offers an excellent introduction to the history of the region. We continue as far as Amboise where free time will be allocated for lunch. Our afternoon continues with a guided visit of the Clos-Luc?, Leonardo da Vinci 's last dwelling and the gardens of Villandry. Then visit and wine tasting in a local cellar. Evening meal and accommodation at the Mercure Tours Nord (or similar).

Day 2 : Departure for Chenonceau around 8.30am for a guided visit of the castle. We continue our morning with a guided visit of the Ch?teau de Cheverny followed by lunch at the Hotel Saint-Hubert (regional restaurant of rustic style). Our stay in the Loire Valley ends with a guided visit of the royal Ch?teau de Chambord. We leave around 4.30pm and return to Paris around 7.00pm.

Our stay in the Loire Valley ends with a guided visit of the royal Ch?teau de Chambord. We leave around 4.30pm and return to Paris around 7.00pm.

Restaurant Menu

Please note: Menus are indicative and are subject to change without notice.

Hotel Univers and Hotel Saint Hubert

Mushroom puff pastry
Garnished salmon cutlet
Cheese
Savoury salmon pastry
Veal cutlet with apple accompaniment
Cheese
Dessert "Specialit? maison"

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish, German.

Departure Times

Apr 19 to Oct 18	Saturday at 7:15am
No Tour during winter season	No Tour during winter season

Included in the tour

Transport in luxury air conditioned coach. Entrance tickets for the six guided visits. Services of our licensed multilingual guide. Dinner on the first night, buffet breakfast and lunch on the second day. Accommodation in 3*** hotel (double room accommodation with bathroom). Porterage service on hotel arrival and departure. Single supplement: $60.00.

Info

This tour is well suited to clients interested in the Loire Valley and the history of the French monarchy.
All castles are equipped with excellent souvenir shops well worth a visit.
Our free time lunch stop will give you an opportunity to sample local culinary specialties.

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Chateaux country - CL2