- Chateau Royal d’Amboise - After departing Paris in the morning, enjoy a spacious, luxury ride to the first stop of the day, Chateau Royal d’Amboise. The royal château is famous for being the last resting place of Leonardo da Vinci.
French royalty resided at Amboise from the 15th to the 19th century, and with its spectacular view over the Loire River, Saint Hubert Chapel, and Gothic architectural details, you can easily imagine knights galloping off into the distance as you breathe in fresh air from impressive vantage points.
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Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci - Near Amboise, there will be a quick stop for pictures at Clos Lucé, which used to be the official residence of Leonardo da Vinci, between 1516 and 1519.
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Chateau de Chenonceau - Next is a real jewel of a château, and the most famous of the Loire region: Chenonceau with its magnificent gardens.
Chenonceau is a unique castle, situated above the Cher river, that is also known as “Chateau des dames.” It’s a beautiful mixture between Gothic and Renaissance styles with ornateness that one might only imagine seeing in fairy tale books. Next to Versailles, this is the most visited castle in France.
Walks of the grounds reveal a dizzying labyrinth, and a tour of the interior with your private expert guide might take you to the chapel, Francoise I’s drawing room, and the gallery over the bridge
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Chateau de Chambord - In the afternoon, you will finally discover Chambord, a grandiose château. Set on 13,000 acres of parkland, this former royal residence represents the pinnacle of France’s 16th-century architectural revolution, and the double helix spiral staircase at the heart of the
château, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, is simply mind-blowing. - Loire Valley - Spend the day visiting some of France’s most spectacular castles, and the birthplace of the French Renaissance, on this luxury tour of Loire Valley from Paris tour.
- Private transportation
- Guidance from local art historian expert
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
- Travel in a luxurious and comfortable vehicle, ideal for lengthy tours
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Lunch
- Gratuites (optional)
Eliminate the stress of organizing your day tour to the Loire Valley, the cradle of French Renaissance with over 120 estates, with this exclusive luxury journey with return transportation from Paris. Key features include visits to the residence and grave of Leonardo da Vinci, exceptional Gothic architecture, and ample time to explore three of the most notable and prominent châteaux in the Loire Valley.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
