Loire Valley

The enchanted Garden of France. Discover the magical châteaux built by the grand aristocrats of past centuries in the Loire Valley with sprawling vineyards and floral gardens. This package is the perfect addition to a visit of Paris which includes train tickets to Tours where you will begin your exploration. Begin in Azay-le-Rideau, to visit the Château de Chinon and enjoy lunch at a family estate or local restaurant including local products and wine tasting. Tour the medieval Château de Langeais as well as the spectacular gardens of Touraine in Villandry. Your guided tour of Château de Blois will demonstrate the castle’s impressive and unique use of four different architectural styles. Tour Château de Cheverny as well as the incredible Estate of Chambord with more than 400 rooms and double spiral staircase – it is truly the highlight of the Loire Valley. On your final day, visit Château de Chenonceau, the Royal Castle of Amboise and the Manor du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life and died there in 1519. Private transfer to the train station and board your train back to Paris.

Highlights:

• Spectacular château of Chinon, Langeais, Blois, Cheverny, Chambord, Chenonceau
• Manor du Clos Lucé, one of Leonardo da Vinci’s homes
• Wine tastings and lunches at local French restaurants