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Open your senses to the colours, architecture and landscapes of the Loire Valley with this tour from Paris. Sample the region’s food and wine in a private château and really get to know the Garden of France.
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Admire the dramatic architecture of Chambord Castle
* Enjoy a typical lunch and sample local wines at Nitray Castle
* See the beautiful arches of the Chenonceau Castle
It’s a feast for the senses: its verdant landscape is dotted with magnificent châteaux in an area that was once the crucial boundary between north and southern France. Take a daytrip from Paris and smell the blossoming gardens in the Garden of France and admire the impressive Château de Chambord and Chenonceau.
Our first stop is Chambord Castle, the most majestic and visited in the Loire Valley. It is a living embodiment of Renaissance architecture, and you’ll discover how this was the most ambitious and expensive architectural project undertaken by a French monarch. Chambord Castle is every bit the castle you would expect and is complete with astounding staircases, one reportedly designed by Leonardo da Vinci, as well as land filled with red deer and wild boar.
Hop back on the bus ready for our exclusive visit to Nitray private castle and vineyards. Here we enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch using local ingredients, with a chance to sample some of the region’s best wines. Tour the grounds before we make our way to our final stop to Château de Chenonceau, the so-called ‘Château de Dames’. The castle holds testament to a history of leading female owners who all added to the construction and design of this attractive castle. See the rich royal interiors, the Royal Kitchen and room of five queens; though you’ll find its arches over the Loire River and the manicured gardens equally impressive.
Meeting/pick-up point: Outside the entrance to the Catacombs.
Start/opening time: At 7:30am. Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour.
End/closing time: At 7:30pm approximately.
Languages: English.
Others: We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
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