Duration: 12 hrs 30 mn approx.
Amboise Castle. Clos Lucé visit. Lunch. Chenonceau Castle. Visit of Monmousseau Cellars and tasting. Be careful: change of programme from April 1st 2010

From April 1st to october 31st /Departure: 6.45 am on Monday and Friday.
From November 1st to March 31st/ Departure: 6.45 am on Friday
The day starts with a visit of the Amboise Castle, symbol of a new style of architecture: the French Renaissance. Leonardo da Vinci gave life to the castle. You will see all his inventions when you visit the Clos Luce, his residence.
At the end of the morning, you leave for Chenonceau where lunch (included) is served in the castle’s Orangerie (summer) or in the village (winter).
At the beginning of the afternoon, there is a visit of the Chenonceau Castle, called the “Château aux Dames” built on the Cher.
The last stop is Montrichard for a visit of Monmousseau Cellars –an important wine producer in the region– where you will taste 3 vintages.
Entrance tickets included.
More informations:
It is possible to organise a visit of the Château in Loire valley individually departing from Paris. However, there are many advantages of carrying out an excursion by minibus: you do not have to drive throughout the day, there are guides who give commentaries and the entrance tickets to the sites and lunch are included.