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Everything is unique in this experience: you get to sit in a 1964 Cadillac and other luxury cars, our guides have the keys to places normal tourists can never go, you drink very old vintages of Loire wines and eat in breathtaking places.
But more than all, you get an insight into the French mindset: their behavior, their manners, their culture. You meet several very interesting people who have one unique goal, which is to share their passion for this beloved region: the Loire Valley.
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Duration: 5 days
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Everything is unique in this experience: you get to sit in a 1964 Cadillac and other luxury cars, our guides have the keys to places normal tourists can never go, you drink very old vintages of Loire wines and eat in breathtaking places.
But more than all, you get an insight into the French mindset: their behavior, their manners, their culture. You meet several very interesting people who have one unique goal, which is to share their passion for this beloved region: the Loire Valley.
Itinerary
Day 1: French art de vivre
Stop At: Chateau Royal de Blois, 6 Place du Chateau, 41000, Blois France
Discover the richness of the Loire Valley through the Chateau Royal de Blois, which was home to the Kings of France for three centuries, and encloses 4 different architectural periods.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Blois, Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire
Get picked up in a 1964 Cadillac which will take you back in time. You will be met with a glass of Champagne, tour the city of Blois, taking all the time you need for photos and souvenirs. Visit the oldest prison of France, La Tour Beauvoir, and come on top of the Tower for a very unique wine tasting of Medieval wines!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Cathedrale Saint-Louis, 7 B Place Saint Louis, 41000, Blois France
Visit of the Cathedral of Blois, the Basilica, and the 13th century church St Laumer.
Attend a 90 minute workshop on “How to receive guests the French way” by specialist Sophie de la Bigne, who explains all the codes of French behavior. What do we discuss at the table, which subjects to be avoided, which gifts to bring, how long should it last… French mannerism will have no more secrets for you after this.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Lovely continental breakfast with a view on the Loire.
• Lunch: 3 course meal with a glass of wine
• Dinner: 3 course meal with a glass of wine at a 1-star Michelin restaurant.
Accommodation included: Overnight in a Chateau with all amenities.
Day 2: Loire Valley history
Stop At: Park and Chateau de Beauregard, 12 Chemin de la Fontaine, 41120 Cellettes France
Hop into the 1964 Cadillac and go for an unbelievable ride. Sunrise along the Loire river, entrance to the Chateau de Beauregard through the back gate: the owner’s gate. We park right at the door of the Chateau, and enter for a 60-minute visit of a very special place, home to a 353-portrait gallery of Kings and people of power in France from the 16th century.
Enjoy a wine tasting of old vintages with a lunch inside the Chateau.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Cheverny, Cheverny, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire
Visit of a local vineyard, winery and enjoy a wine tasting of 7 wines, including the wine of King Francis I himself!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Chateau de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France
Discover the most famous Chateau of the Loire Valley, a masterpiece of 440 rooms, 282 chimneys and 82 staircases.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch inside the Chateau de Beauregard
• Dinner: Dinner in a restaurant in Blois, 3 course meal and 1 glass of wine
Accommodation included: Overnight at the same Chateau
Day 3: Loire’s ladies
Stop At: Chateau de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux France
The Chateau de Chenonceau was designed and influenced by ladies.
Discover the stories, mysteries and jealousies of Katherine Briconnet, Diane de Poitiers, and Catherine de Medicis.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Amboise, Amboise, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire
Discover a grand entrance in the Chateau de Perreux riding in a 1960s luxury car. Arrive through a hidden underground tunnel directly inside the Chateau and enjoy a wine tasting.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: Exceptional dinner at a 1 star Michelin restaurant.
Accommodation included: Overnight at the same Chateau
Day 4: The wonders of Touraine
Stop At: Chateau de Villandry, 3 rue Principale, 37510 Villandry France
Discover the beauty of French landscape gardening. 5 levels of terraces overlooked by a 12th century castle, the estate is breathtaking in its richness yet peacefulness. Come wander in the gardens of love, music, and sun!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Chinon, Chinon, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire
After lunch, enjoy a visit of a truffle estate! See how the dogs hunt the truffles, then have a tasting with wine!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cravant-les-Coteaux, Cravant-les-Coteaux, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire
Wine tasting of an Organic and Biodynamic winemaker, very famous in the Chinon area. Taste 1 sparkling, 5 reds and 1 white, which are all of top-quality.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the same Chateau
Day 5: Sancerre
Stop At: Sancerre, Sancerre, Cher, Berry, Centre-Val de Loire
Enjoy a special day of wine tastings, in the Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume appellations.
You will discover a goat farm where we will explain how they make the famous goat cheese of Sancerre, which we will pair with local Sancerre wines in a delicious picnic.
Then off to the Chateau de Tracy for a visit of a winery existing since the 14th century; their 4 white wines are divine.
Following the tasting, transfer back to Paris or its airports according to your needs.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
