A day excursion to the Loire Valley Castles, France.
170 € (CLA)

Duration: 12 hrs 30 mn approx.

Guided visit of Chambord Castle. Guided visit of Cheverny Castle. Lunch. Guided visit of Chenonceau Castle.

> Guided visit of Chambord Castle, the largest of the Loire castles
> Guided visit of Cheverny Castle, the most beautifully furnished
> Lunch at a traditional restaurant next to Cheverny castle
> Guided visit of Chenonceau Castle, the "Ladies Castle"...

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02/11/2010


02/18/2010


  


  

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Details - A day excursion to the Loire Valley Castles, France.

From November 1st to March 31st Departure: 7.15 am Tuesday,
Thursday, Saturday & Sunday except December 25th and January 1st.
Supplementary departure on December 31st


This excursion will give you an idea of “castle life” and the essence of royal lifestyle since the Renaissance.

Chambord Castle: The largest of the Loire Castles. You will admire the great work of François 1st.

This castle was built as hunting grounds for him.

 You walk up to the terraces with the famous “double revolution” staircase attributed to Leonardo Da Vinci.

 Cheverny Castle: The most beautifully furnished Castle of the Loire. It is still inhabited. You will be stunned by its genuine charm and magnificent decorum.

Chenonceau Castle: Known as the “Château des Dames” (“Ladies Castle”) in the History of France; it was built in 1513 by Catherine Briçonnet, then embellished by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Médicis, and later Madame Dupin managed to save it from the rigours of the Revolution.

 Indeed, Chenonceau owes part of its charm to women.

Lunch in a typical regional restaurant included. Entrance tickets included.

More informations:

The most famous Loire valley castles are situated in a specific area of the Loire valley France. It is possible to visit a few castles during a day excursion. During the day, you will be provided with lunch in a traditional restaurant next to the Château Cheverny in the Loire valley France.


During a tour Loire valley, tourists often wish to be accompanied by a guide. The guide will give you interesting historical information and will point out the most impressive architectural elements of the castles. Free time will allow you to discover the castle gardens.


The advantages of a tour Loire valley visiting the Loire valley castles:
- You will visit castles of the Loire valley which are in brilliant condition and which have different styles,
- You will discover an area where the French Renaissance style was born,
- The excursion appeals to all ages: the young and the elderly.



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