Travel to the Loire valley, where you will begin your "Renaissance" day at the Chenonceau Chateau. Visit this chateau built over the river Cher in pure traditional renaissance style and equally made famous through the "Royal Dames" who lived there. An IPOD audio guide is available for those wishing to bring their IPOD.

In the afternoon you will visit the Chateau of Cheverny, a private residence having retained its 17th century furniture, as well as the Chateau de Chambord, which has been credit to Leonardo da Vinci and is also the largest of the Loire Castles. A highlight will be the imposing work ordered by Francois 1st, with its double-spiral staircase.

This tour is a small group minivan tour with a maximum of 8 passengers.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Wednesday and Sunday

Unavailable Dates:

• January 01 (New Years Day)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)
• December 31 (New Years Eve)

Departure Point:

Tour departs from your centrally located Paris hotel (Zip codes 75001-75020)

Departure Time:

6:45am

Return details:

Tour returns to original point of departure at approximately 6:45pm

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is available from all Paris centrally located hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. The hotel address post code (zip code) must begin with 75, i.e. 75001 through to 75020.