Chateaux Country - The best of Loire Valley

 

Go on a reconnaissance of the Loire Valley and engage with three riverside Chateaux from the romantic Renaissance period.

Highlights
- Explore one of the most recognisable chateaux in the world: Chambord
- Learn about the disturbing history of Château de Chenonceau
- Discover the Loire wine heritage with a wine tasting session

With guided tours of Château de Chenonceau and Château de Chambord, you have a smorgasbord of French style and country chic to engorge on. Instead of a tale of two cities, this tour will take you on a tale of two Chateaux! You will be enlightened, entertained and impressed by your day in Chateaux Country.

Built on the site of an old mill, Château de Chenonceau stands on the side of the River Cher. The roots of the Castle lie in the 11th century, and after that tells a chequered story of malicious fire, destruction, rebuilding, repossession, disputed ownership, periods of habitation and abandonment, use as a hospital during World War I, and as an escape route during the Second World War. Now privately owned and faithfully restored to its former glory, Chenonceau displays elements of late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture.

Château de Chambord is arguably one of the most recognisable chateaux in the world due to its architectural blend of medieval and Renaissance design, giving it a quintessentially French appearance. Chambord is the most typical representation of a castle with a keep, corner towers, and a moat. It is the largest Chateau in the Loire region and boasts 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces, and 84 staircases.

What's more, to complete your visit, you can discover the Loire wine heritage with a wine tasting of 3 famous Loire wines, accompanied with toasted bread and local food products.

Others
You will be provided food and drinks during winter (01/11-31/3). During summer (01/04-31/10) food and drinks are not provided but the guide can tell you the best places in town where you can go to eat.

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
2 Rue des Pyramides - 75001 - Paris - FR

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
01/04/2017 - 31/10/2017, Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday, 07:15 - 19:45
01/11/2017 - 31/03/2018, Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday/Sunday, 07:15 - 19:45

Closing dates
25/12/2017
01/01

Duration: 12,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide