3 days · 2 nights
France

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.

Duration

3 days · 2 nights

Departure and return

Paris (CDG or Orly)

Countries visited

France

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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

Services

• 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

Indicative programme: the order of visits may be adapted to opening hours, the weather and flight times.