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Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle
Jump into the heart of French history by visiting the 2 most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley. Feel the intimacy of a lesser known private family-owned château and enjoy a typical French lunch away from tourist groups. Let yourself be guided by your local expert and learn about the intimate little secrets of the French Kings who once lived in Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau. Enjoy off-the-crowd panoramic views, benefit from wealth of thrilling genuine details and funny anecdotes and make the most of this exciting day.
Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau
Admire panoramic views over the Loire Valley from the skies on this 3-hours sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon ride from Amboise. Drift gracefully over the forests, lakes, orchards, and vineyards of the Loire Valley with a pilot. Watch the sun slowly rise or set on the horizon and capture the spectacular views on camera, then toast your flight with a glass of Champagne or sparkling grape juice on landing. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Amboise hotel.
Day Tour of Chateaux of Chenonceau, Chambord & Caves Ambacia from Tours/Amboise
Enjoy a small group 9-hour tour in the Loire Valley. Your professional tour guide will show you the two most famous chateaux of the region, Chenonceau and Chambord, aboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Then, taste great wines such as Vouvray at Caves Ambacia.
English Speaking Loire Winery Tours pickup from Amboise or Tours
Let us take you to some of the best vineyards in the area - Amboise, Vouvray, Touraine - and discover the amazing wines - whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling. Walk the vineyards, tour the caves, and taste wines (10+ wines) with the winemakers. Full-day tours include 3 wineries and a homemade picnic lunch served at a vineyard. The lunch or snacks can be added to a half-day tour (for an additional fee) to make a truly French experience. You'll have the opportunity to buy wines at each vineyard and we can arrange shipping services for the wine to be delivered to your home! NOTE: Pickup originating from a 5km radius of Amboise or Tours. If it's a one-person, private tour, there is a 60 euro surcharge.
Morning - Loire Valley Wine Tour in Vouvray and Montlouis
An excellent introduction tour to discover Loire Valley vineyard and his diversity with a passionate guide (wine professional for over 15 years) As a small group (maximum 8) live a true and complete experience: > A short stroll in the vineyard to understand "Terroir" and the vine-grower work > Two different cellar visits in a family own business and an other company > Two extensive tastings (minimum of ten wines in total) > Paired with local cheeses and other delicacies. > Transport in a comfy Mercedes minivan Adapted to every level of knowledge from beginners to expert : your professional guide will adapt to everyone
Loire Valley Tour Chambord and Chenonceau from Tours or Amboise
Jump into the heart of French history by visiting the 2 most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley during the greet the warm ambiance of Christmas. Let yourself be guided by your local expert and learn about the intimate little secrets of the French Kings who once lived there. Enjoy off-the-crowd panoramic views and benefit from wealth of thrilling genuine details and funny anecdotes... an exciting day!
Caves Ambacia, Tour and Wine Tasting in Amboise, Loire Valley
Caves Ambacia, 500 years of Loire Valley wine making history! Wine merchants since 1874, come and discover our 16th century troglodyte caves. The wine tour includes: 5 sens experience, cellars tours with Duhard wine collection, wine tasting class with 3 wines, including a wine form the collection. Optional : - Food and wine pairing (cheeses/charcuterie platter) - Epicerie: France delicatessen and cheeses. - Bistrot with Loire river view. - Wine shipping throughout the World All the taste of the Loire Valley !
Loire Valley Day from Tours : Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry, Winery
Enjoy a complete Loire Valley experience with the visit of the unique and elegant gardens of Chateau de Villandry and the lovely Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. Your passionate guide will stay with you all along the tour, sharing with you funny anecdotes and all his knowledge of the region. An unforgettable experience ! During the afternoon, make the most of a Loire Valley wine tour and go to meet a wine producer of the Vouvray Appellation, well-known for its sparkling and white wines. All along the day, your passionate and local guide will stay with you, a day that you will never forget!
Touraine-Chenonceau private tour
This is our most popular tour, ideal for a day trip from Paris, or those staying locally. Minimum 2 people. A guided tour of the wonderful renaissance palace of Chateau de Chenonceau on the banks of the river Cher is included. The chateau itself contains an unequalled collection of renaissance art and is still privately owned. AOC Touraine-Chenonceau wines can be tasted nearby and a visit to a family wine-maker is always popular. Lunch is enjoyed amongst the locals at a restaurant in Montrichard and is followed by a further tasting of a wide range of Loire wines. Finally, we drive to the winery, vineyards and tasting room of a wine-making family with roots going back 500 years. There will be plenty of chances to buy the wine you taste and they are such good value you will want to send some home to enjoy with friends. We can help with the shipping. This tour is a fascinating introduction to the Touraine region of the Loire Valley, enjoyed by many clients before you.
Loire Valley Wines Private Day Tour with Tastings from Tours or Amboise
Enjoy a private tour of the Loire Valley wines. With your licensed tour guide, visit small wineries of Vouvray for splendid white wines and of Chinon and Bourgueil for Cab Francs.
Attractions in Loire Valley
- Chartres Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres)
- Tours Old Town
- Château de Chenonceau
- Château de Blois
- Château de Chambord
- Château de Langeais
- Château de Cheverny
- Amboise
- Château de Nitray
- Château d’Angers
- Château du Plessis-Bourré
- Chartres
- Beauval Zoo (ZooParc de Beauval)
- Château du Petit Thouars
- Château du Clos Lucé
- Machines of the Isle (Les Machines de L'ile)
- Château des Ducs de Bretagne (Castle of the Dukes of Brittany)
- Château d’Amboise
- Jules Verne Museum (Musée Jules Verne)
- Zoo de La Flèche
- Escal’Atlantic
- Loire River
- Château de Villandry
- Rivau Castle (Chateau du Rivau)
- Submarine l'Espadon
- Jean Lurçat Contemporary Tapestry Museum (Musée Jean-Lurçat)
- Les Chemins de la Rose
- Nantes Wine Museum (Musee du Vignoble Nantais)
- Château d’Azay-le-Rideau
- Château de Saumur
- Boissière du Doré Zoo (Zoo de la Boissière du Doré)
- Chateau Gaillard
- Rochemenier Cave Village (Rochemenier Village Troglodytique)
- Nantes Art Museum (Musée d'Arts de Nantes)