Luxury Escape to the Loire Valley - French Side Travel

Luxury Escape to the Loire Valley

6 Days | Honeymoons & Romance

This luxury tour of the Loire Valley mixes the must-sees with gourmet stops.

Luxury | From $7,999 pp

This luxury tour of the Loire Valley mixes the must-sees with gourmet stops. Visit the unmissable Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau. Visit the royal town of Amboise. Enjoy a horseback ride and a candlelight meal. The trips highlights, a hot air balloon ride. Seeing the "Valley of Kings" from a different perspective makes for an unforgettable experience.

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Day 1 : Saint Pierre des Corps

Private transfer to your hotel

Arrival at your accommodation

Massage & Spa with Champagne

Day 2 : Chenonceau

Full-Day Private Luxury Tour of Chambord and Chenonceau Castles

Your licensed driver-guide will pick you up at your hotel in a Luxury vehicle.

Chenonceau, which was known as “the Ladies’ castle” and was built across the Cher River is both delicate and feminine. Surrounded by amazing gardens, it is superbly furnished and decorated. There, you will discover the intrigues of the royal French court. This castle welcomed 10 queens and seven kings of France and the visit will fill you in on the secrets of the court and the wars of religion.

Afterward, visit Chambord which is the largest and the most impressive castle in the area, famous for its outstanding architecture and double-helix staircase. Located in the Sologne area in the largest enclosed game park in Europe, it is a celebration of the personality of King Francis I in the 16th century.

Day 3 : Chinon

Full-day private driver-guide at disposal 

Private guided tour of Domaine de Noiré vineyards and cellar with tasting and meal in a troglodyte cave

Coming to the Domaine means offering you the opportunity to get to know the work of the vine better, to visit Chinon, to discover the banks of the Vienne and unusual views, to taste local products, and above all, to meet its passionate producers.

Day 4 : Amboise

Private Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the Châteaux

You will be picked up at your hotel early in the morning or the (late) afternoon to get you to the châteaux at sunrise or sundown. The time and location of takeoff depend upon wind conditions. You’ll get to see the crew prepare and inflate the balloon before taking off to enjoy the view over the Loire Valley. It makes for a magical experience that is simultaneously relaxing and exhilarating.

Suggestion: Visit Amboise, the Royal City

An old, long stone bridge overlooking the romantic Loire River leads into the idyllic royal city of Amboise.

Elegant Amboise, the childhood home of Charles VIII and final resting place of the incomparable Leonardo da Vinci, is gorgeously situated on the southern bank of the Loire, guarded by a soaring château.

Go for a stroll through Amboise or along the lovely riverbank after seeing the château. The town has well-preserved Renaissance architecture and half-timbered townhouses dating back to the 15th century. Amboise is also the location of Leonardo da Vinci’s last home, the Château du Clos Lucé.

You may want to take a relaxing break on one of the many café terraces and soak up the beauty or dine in a gastronomic restaurant.

The Farmers Markets offer a large choice of produce and local specialties.

Amboise is a convivial base for exploring the Loire countryside and nearby châteaux.

Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the Luberon

Day 5 : Tours

Half-day private driver at disposal 

Private walking tour of the Halles with food-tasting

In this workshop, you will get an opportunity to stroll around the Halles de Tours with a passionate guide where you will meet 4 shopkeepers, who are known to be the best workers and passionate craftsmen.

Then, the shopkeeper will interact, and narrate to you about the history, and the products they specialize in. You will get to taste different food during your walking tour.

Day 6 : Saint Pierre des Corps

Private Transfer

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