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Private transfer

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer between the train station and your lodging in Amboise

Suggestion: free visit of Amboise, the Royal City

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

Elegant Amboise, 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 a 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 specialities.

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

Private Tour of a Troglodyte Cellar with Wine and Cheese Tasting

The Loire Valley is the largest wine region in France. With its diversity of climates and soils, it produces a wide variety of renowned wines.

Daniel, a local guide passionate about wine, offers you a tour of a 16th-century troglodyte cellar. Subterranean galleries like these are ideal places for storing and tasting wine! Formerly tufa stone quarries, they were dug to supply stone for the construction of the Loire châteaux.

Daniel introduces you to the philosophy of wine, shares the history of the Loire Valley grapes and soils, and shows you how the local wines are made and stored. The visit concludes with a tasting of three Loire wines, each paired with a different local cheese.

Private Full-Day Tour of the Loire Valley

Experience Chenonceau, Amboise & Villandry gardens with your licenced driver-guide.

The unique architecture of the Château of Chenonceau makes it one of the Loire Valley’s most exquisite. It’s nicknamed “the Ladies Château”, because of its connection to influential French historical figures Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. The magnificent Renaissance gardens are the cherry on top.

Enjoy a meal in Amboise (not included) before a walk around the Royal Castle of Amboise. The chateau was the residence of Charles VIII and Francois I. It’s an architectural wonder that transitions from Gothic to Renaissance styles. Its Saint Hubert Chapel is the resting place of the great Leonardo da Vinci.

Finish the day in the Château de Villandry’s lush gardens and sample the fine local wine on an excursion to Loire Valley vineyards.

Private Full-Day Guided Tour of the Château de Chambord, Château de Beauregard, and Château de Villesavin

Visit the privately-owned Château de Beauregard and its 173-acre (70-hectare) estate. It is located between Blois and Chambord and was built at the end of the 15th century. Today the Renaissance estate houses an exceptional portrait gallery depicting 327 European monarchs, ministers, clergymen, diplomats, and other notable people. Enjoy a traditional French breakfast at the château, followed by a guided tour of this unique collection.

Your next stop is the Château de Chambord, a true Renaissance masterpiece. It is the biggest and most majestic of the Loire palaces. Created as a hunting lodge for King François I, it is monumental work of 440 rooms. It sits on a 21-square mile property, equivalent in size to the entire city of Paris. The property features extensive royal gardens and unspoiled woods enclosed by a 19-mile (31-kilometer) wall. Elements seem to be inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s work. The view from the top offers a gorgeous panorama of the roofs, towers, chimneys, and the surrounding estate.

This extraordinary day ends with a visit to the nearby Château de Villesavin. It was built as a private residence for Jean Le Breton, the secretary of King Francois I who supervised the construction of the Château de Chambord. As he used the same architects and crew on both projects, this mansion is nicknamed “La Cabane de chantier de Chambord” (the Chambord construction hut).

Private transfer

A chauffeur will meet you for a private transfer between your lodging and the train station

Train in 1st Class from Tours to Paris