Loire Valley Castles and Wine Tasting

 

It’s a feast for the senses: its verdant landscape is dotted with magnificent châteaux in an area that was once the crucial boundary between north and southern France. Take a daytrip from Paris and smell the blossoming gardens in the Garden of France and admire the impressive Château de Chambord and Chenonceau.

Our first stop is Chambord Castle, the most majestic and visited in the Loire Valley. It is a living embodiment of Renaissance architecture, and you’ll discover how this was the most ambitious and expensive architectural project undertaken by a French monarch. Chambord Castle is every bit the castle you would expect and is complete with astounding staircases, one reportedly designed by Leonardo da Vinci, as well as land filled with red deer and wild boar.

Hop back on the bus ready for our exclusive visit to Nitray private castle and vineyards. Here we enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch using local ingredients, with a chance to sample some of the region’s best wines.
After coffee and dessert, the owner will take you to the pigeon house and you will have free time to explore the grounds at your own pace before we make our way to our final stop to Château de Chenonceau, the so-called ‘Château de Dames’.

The castle holds testament to a history of leading female owners who all added to the construction and design of this attractive castle. See the rich royal interiors, the Royal Kitchen and room of five queens; though you’ll find its arches over the Loire River and the manicured gardens equally impressive.

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