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Loire Valley Chateaux & Gardens
Small-Group Escorted Tours

ESCORTED TOURS IN THE LOIRE VALLEY

Loire Valley Chateaux Highlight

The Loire Valley was listed in 2000 in the UNESCO World's Heritage. It stands for the part of the Valley located between Sully sur Loire (in the Loiret) and Chalonnes sur Loire (in the Maine et Loire). It constitutes an exceptional site for its biological diversity as well as for its historical and cultural wealth (castles, gardens, towns, wines).

This part of the river flows through two regions, Centre and Pays de la Loire, and four departments (le Loiret, le Loir et Cher, l'Indre et Loire et le Maine et Loire). In the Loire Valley, the biggest tributaries are the Vienne, the Cher and the Indre. A low limestone and tuff stone cliff is often to be found on either side of the valley between Orleans and Angers.
A lot of small islands and sand or gravel banks are visible all along the river, which has an extremely changeable width and depth according to the season and the year. The Loire floods usually happen in winter and are most of the time without any consequence, thanks to dykes built on its sides. Downstream from Orleans, the main cities are Blois, Amboise, Tours, Saumur and Angers, the main castles being Sully sur Loire, Blois, Chaumont Sur Loire, Amboise, Saumur, others being located at a distance from the Loire.
The Greatest Loire Valley - Chenonceau, Chambord and more

The Greatest Loire Valley - Chenonceau, Chambord and more

Full day tour of Chateaux and gardens

Guided tour of the Chateau of Chambord.
Guided tour of the Chateau of Chenonceau.
Les Caves Duhard, the Loire Valley Wine Experience!

  • Wine tour and tastings
  • Lunch included
  • Monday to Sunday from March to December
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Elegant Loire Valley - Chenonceau, Amboise and Clos Lucé,

Elegant Loire Valley - Chenonceau, Amboise and Clos Lucé,

Small Group Chateau and wine escorted tour

Guided tour of the Chateau of Chenonceau Royal Chateau of Amboise and wine tasting lunch at a wine specialist’s in matured Loire Valley vintages.

  • Chenonceau, Amboise and Clos Lucé,
  • Transportation with 8 passenger maximum
  • Lunch & drinks in a cave
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Royal Loire Valley - Blois, Cheverny and Chambord,

Royal Loire Valley - Blois, Cheverny and Chambord,

Full day small group escorted tour

All-inclusive fully escorted chateau day tour with Lunch & drinks in a cave. Departs from tours or Amboice.

  • Guided tour of the Chateau of Blois.
  • Tour and lunch at a local winery.
  • Guided tour of Cheverny and Chambord
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Hot Air Balloon in the Loire Valley over the chateaux & gardens

Hot Air Balloon in the Loire Valley over the chateaux & gardens

An experience of a lifetime

We offer an unforgettable experience to discover the Loire Valley and its Chateaux, getting a bird’s eye view on board of the Montgolfier brothers’ invention.

  • Monday to Sunday
  • 1 to 1.5 hours of flight
  • Cost per person, from $350.00
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Beautiful Loire Valley - Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau and Rivau,

Beautiful Loire Valley - Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau and Rivau,

Small group of 8 passenger maximum

Guided tour of the chateau of Azay le Rideau the gardens of Villandry and Rivanu, with Lunch at a family estate or at a traditional restaurant.

  • Chateaux, Gardens and Wines tour
  • Wednesday & Saturday
  • 3 Chateaux and Lunch included
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Must-see of the Loire Valley region - Private Day Tour

Must-see of the Loire Valley region - Private Day Tour

Private tour for 2 to 8 people

Our philosophy being to be serious without taking ourselves too seriously, our guides will take you as a friend and in a relaxed way, reveal plenty of anecdotes about our kings and castles.

  • Guided tour of Chenonceau & Chambord
  • Tour and wine tasting
  • Available all year long
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