The great castles of the Loire
Three days in the Loire Valley: Chambord and its double-helix staircase, Chenonceau and Amboise, then the gardens of Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1Chambord — welcome of your group at the airport or station, drive to the Loire Valley, Château de Chambord, Blois and its royal castle, night in Amboise
- Day 2Chenonceau and Amboise — Château de Chenonceau over the Cher, Royal Château of Amboise and Leonardo da Vinci’s Clos Lucé, Loire wine tasting, night in Amboise
- Day 3Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau — Renaissance gardens of Villandry, Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, return to Paris, then transfer to the airport or station
Included
- Welcome and transfers at the airport or station of your choice
- Coach with driver throughout the tour, two drivers when needed
- 2 hotel nights with breakfast
- Optional: guide speaking the language of the group and of the countries visited, half board, cruises, tickets
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