Highlights
- Two-day chateaux country tour from Paris
- See the picturesque villages and castles of the Loire valley
- Guided tours of Blois Castle, Chateau de Chambord, Chenonceau Castle and Clos Luce manor house
- See the gardens of Villandry, the last home of Leonado da Vinci
- Tour the historic city of Tours
- Accommodation and meals included
- Professional local guide
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Village of AmboiseAfter exploring the Château, enjoy a quiet, pleasant stroll through the town, where you will find plenty of small ...Photo by: Mike B.Canada, 10 2011 -
Château AmboiseThe Château d'Amboise dominates the landscape of the little town below it, nestled along the banks of the river ...Photo by: Mike B.Canada, 10 2011 -
Useful Information
Chenonceau Castle
Highlights of this two day adventure include: A guided visit of Blois Castle, a guided visit of Clos Luce and the gardens of Villandry which was Leonardo da Vinci's last dwelling, the historic districts of Tours, Chenonceau Castle and a guided visit of the royal Chateau de Chambord.
Itinerary
Day One:
Begin by crossing the southern districts of Paris as far as the Porte d'Orleans. From this point the coach will 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. Continue as far as Amboise where free time will be allocated for lunch. Your afternoon continues with a guided visit of the Clos-Luce, Leonardo da Vinci's last dwelling and the gardens of Villandry. Then visit to the old historic districts of Tours.
Day Two:
Departure for Chenonceau around 8.30am for a guided visit of the castle. Continue your morning with a guided visit of the Chateau de Cheverny followed by lunch at the Hotel Saint-Hubert (regional restaurant of rustic style). Your stay in the Loire Valley ends with a guided visit of the royal Chateau de Chambor, leaving around 4.30pm and returning to Paris around 7.00pm.
Reviewed by Evangelos P, Canada, June 2012
Fantastic!!! Highly recommended. An experience of a lifetime. Good guides, good overnight hotel, beautiful scenery. The food inculded with the tour however was awful. Would recommend that you let people chose and pay for their own meals.
Reviewed by Donald B, Australia, October 2011
I was surprised by the number of people enjoying the chateaux. Our guide as passionate about the subject and covered a wide range of detail.
