Welcome to Blois
Towering above the northern bank of the Loire, Blois’ royal château, one-time feudal seat of the powerful counts of Blois, offers a gripping introduction to some key periods in French history and architecture. Parts of the city still have a medieval vibe, and Blois makes an excellent base for visits to the châteaux, villages and towns of the central Loire Valley.
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LOIRE VALLEY 2 DAY RENAISSANCE TOUR INCLUDING ROUND TRIP TRAIN TICKET FROM PARIS
ItineraryDay 1: Chambord and Blois castles visits, gourmet lunch and diner Stop At: Chateau de Chambord, Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de LoireWe will visit the Chambord castle as well as the new gardensDuration: 2 hoursStop At: Chateau Royal de Blois, Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de LoireWe will visit the Royal castle of BloisDuration: 2 hoursMeals included: • Lunch: Gourmet lunch next to Chambord including 2 glasses of Loire valley wines • Dinner: Gourmet diner in a restaurant located in a remarkable garden including some Loire valley wines.Accommodation included: We will spend the night in an elegant private home located in a large park.Day 2: Clos Lucé Amboise Leoardo da Vinci last home and Amboise visitsStop At: Chateau Royal d'Amboise, Amboise, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de LoireWe will visit the Royal castle of AmboiseDuration: 2 hoursStop At: Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci, Amboise, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de LoireWe will visit the last home of Leonardo da Vinci and the beautiful gardens Duration: 2 hoursMeals included: • Lunch: On the second day, we will have a gourmet lunch in a French restaurant in the city of Amboise facing he castle.No accommodation included on this day.
Wine, Dine & Castle Tours Loire Valley
Package Superior : 3 days, 2 nights. 1st day: visit of Blois (Castle and City centre), lunch, visits of Chambord and Cheverny. Wine tasting of Francois Ier wine. Dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurant. 2nd day: Breakfast at the hotel, visit of Amboise, lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Afternoon wine tastings in Montlouis-sur-Loire and Vouvray. Dinner in Blois. 3rd day: Breakfast at the hotel, visit of Chateau de Chaumont and its gardens, lunch. Wine tasting at Cande-sur-Beuvron. Back to hotel for departure. Included in the offers: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner (menu + 1 glass of wine), tickets for visits to vineyards, castles and gardens.Optional: Taxi from Paris and its airports for 60 euros / person.Not included in the offers: Additional drinks during the meals.We do not take more than 8 people at a time on our tours, to keep this very qualitative.Our tours are open year-round.
4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS - Wine, Dine & Castle Tours Loire Valley
Package Premier Cru : 4 days, 3 nights. 1st day: visit of Blois (Castle and City centre), lunch, visits of Chambord and Cheverny. Wine tasting of Francois Ier wine. Dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurant (Orangerie de Blois). 2nd day: Breakfast at the hotel, visit of Amboise, lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Afternoon wine tastings in Montlouis-sur-Loire and Vouvray. Dinner in Blois. 3rd day: Breakfast at the hotel, visit of Chateau de Chaumont and its gardens, lunch. Wine tasting at Cande-sur-Beuvron. Dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurant (ASSA in Blois). 4th day: Breakfast at the hotel, visit of Chinon and Saumur. Lunch at a renowned brasserie. 2 wine tastings, visit of the Chateau de Breze and its winery. Included in the offers: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner (menu + 1 glass of wine), tickets for visits to vineyards, castles and gardens.Optional: Taxi from Paris and its airports for 60 euros / person.Not included in the offers: Additional drinks during the meals.We do not take more than 8 people at a time on our tours, to keep this very qualitative.Our tours are open year-round.
5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS - Wine, Dine & Castle Tours Loire Valley
Package Grand Cru : 5 days, 4 nights. 1st day: visit of Blois (Castle and City centre), lunch, visits of Chambord and Cheverny. Wine tasting of Francois Ier wine. Dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurant (Orangerie de Blois). 2nd day: Breakfast at the hotel, visit of Amboise, lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Afternoon wine tastings in Montlouis-sur-Loire and Vouvray. Dinner in Blois. 3rd day: Breakfast at the hotel, visit of Chateau de Chaumont and its gardens, lunch at a local brasserie. Wine tasting at Cande-sur-Beuvron. 4th day: Breakfast at the hotel, visit of Chinon and Saumur. Lunch at a renowned restaurant. 2 wine tastings, visit of the Chateau de Breze and its winery. Dinner. 5th day: Breakfast at the hotel, visit of Menetou-Salon and Sancerre, 2 great wine cities from the Central Loire. Wine tastings and high-end restaurant for lunch. Afternoon visit of Sancerre. Included in the offers: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner (menu + 1 glass of wine), tickets for visits to vineyards, castles and gardens.Optional: Taxi from Paris and its airports for 60 euros / person.Not included in the offers: Additional drinks during the meals.We do not take more than 8 people at a time on our tours, to keep this very qualitative.Our tours are open year-round.
Loire Valley Castles With Lunch, Wine, Amboise Walking Tour
Early in the morning our driver will pick you up from your hotel on a comfortable minivan and you will start your tour with morning coffee and french croissants. The first castle which you visit is Chateau de Cheverney. This castle is one of the most famous castles of the Loire Valley, it boasts not only its elegant decoration but also an enviable constancy-for almost eight centuries here lived the same family-Yuro de Vibro which faithfully served the French crown. Walking along this magnificent castle, along the luxurious halls of the palace, you will be able to feel the atmosphere of those times by looking at the decoration of the noble people of that century. Surprisingly, all pieces of furniture, decorations and paintings have been preserved in excellent condition, looking at them you may think that the castle is still residential. Then you will visit the wine domain located next to the chateau, as you know Cheverney and the entire Loire Valley is famous for its delicious wines. Since the Middle Ages local wines have been supplied to all the palaces of the king. In this domain, you will taste several varieties of wine, after which we will take you on a short excursion to the city of Blois, in this ancient city we have planned for you a lunch of several French dishes which are very good with the wine of local wineries. After the lunch, you will be taken to the second, no less famous Chambord Castle, which impresses with its majesty and glory. It was for this castle that King Francis the First was ready to change the course of the Loire River to make it more special, this event could lead to great changes for the whole department. And finally there's one more castle to visit in the Loire Valley, and it's the most romantic and the most refined. Among the people, it is known as the "Castle of Ladies". He acquired this name thanks to the fact that mostly the women were living inside it including Diana de Poitiers, Katerina Medici. They tried to equip it so that it looked as elegant and beautiful as possible. Very quickly, Chateau Chenonceau turned into an architectural symbol of France, like the Eifel Tower in Paris. To date, this castle is one of the ten most beautiful castles in the world and its uniqueness lies in the fact that it was built not on the shore but over the river Cher. Cnenonceau is a castle - a bridge, a castle- a fantasy that seems to hang between heaven and water. After seeing this charming castle and captivated by its beauty, we will head to the last place of our excursion to the small town of Amboise, the glory of which spread to the whole world. It was this place that became the last haven of the great and brilliant Leonardo da Vinci. In this town we want to invite you to a cup of coffee in one of the oldest French cafes. And this will be the end of an interesting and fascinating day spent in the Loire Valley after which our driver will take you back to Paris to the doorstep of your hotel.
Loire Valley Cycling
Each summer, the Tour de France races across the country, giving a select group of very talented cyclists a chance to see the country from a blurry perspective. On this cycling tour of the Loire Valley, knowing the difference between a front derailleur and a rear dropout isn't necessary. Hop on a bike and experience ornate châteaux, rustic markets, vineyards, and rural Gallic charm. Think of this as the perfect combination of slow food, fine wines, and remote country tracks – ideal for seeing the inspiring scenery.