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Your morning will start with a guided visit of the Chateau de Chenonceau, known as the ‘Ladies’ Castle’. Famous for its owners being only women, two of the most famous being Diane de Poitiers, the king’s favorite, as well as Catherine de Medici, wife of the same king. Chenonceau is now the most popular chateau in the Loire Valley and this is due to its amazing architecture and grounds. Inside you will discover an impressive collection of furniture, tapestries and master paintings.Then, the tour will continue with tasting some matured Loire Valley vintage wine and you will have the privilege to taste 3 local wines accompanied by cheeses. You will have lunch at Les Caves Duhard wine cellar or at a traditional restaurant (depending on availability).During the first part of the afternoon, you will enjoy a guided tour of the Amboise Castle. Impressively located on top of a cliff looking over the Loire River, the royal castle of Amboise was built by two kings: Charles VIII and Francis I. You will be taken through the council room, the banquet room, the king’s bedroom and the gothic royal chapel where you will see the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci.For the second part of the afternoon, your guide will accompany you to the Clos Lucé and tell you passionate stories about this manor. This little manor house located in the town of Amboise, the property of King Francis I, was given to Leonardo da Vinci for him to spend the rest of his life. Invited by the king to work as his first painter, architect, and engineer, Leonardo arrived here in 1516. He died here in 1519, aged 67. He developed for the king amazing machines and finished in this place, Mona Lisa. You can see with your guide his bedroom, reception room, kitchens, studio and models of his inventions made by IBM.

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More than a castle, Château de Chambord is a work of art, a glorious historical place that will take you to the heart of the Loire Valley. It’s a beautiful blend of Renaissance French architecture and traditional medieval styles!Built in 1519 by king Francis I as a hunting lodge for the royal court, the castle is situated in a huge walled 10000-acre large forest and is probably the most spectacular castle in the Loire Valley. Even though never completed, Chambord developed into the largest chateau in the Loire Valley with over 400 rooms, near 300 fireplaces, and 85 staircases, including, of course, the impressive double helix. Chambord is a jewel of architecture and nature, born from the dream of Françoise I and inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. During your visit, you will be immersed in a unique and magical atmosphere. To end on a high note your visit, do not forget to climb to the rooftop and you will be rewarded with breathtaking views over the surrounding Loire Valley landscape.

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Led by an expert guide, you’ll dive into French history visiting the castles of Chambord and Chenonceau. You’ll enjoy a wine tasting in a typical limestone cave cellar on such wines as Vouvray, followed by a local lunch.The first stop on your agenda is the Chateau of Chenonceau, a unique piece of architecture with arches crossing the river like a bridge. Also called “the ladies chateau”, it has been inhabited exclusively by women of which the famous Catherine de Medicis. Surrounded by magnificent gardens, it has an impressive furniture and painting collection.The visit and tasting take place at the Caves Duhard. Sensory visit and Odyssey of the Vintages tour followed by a tasting of 3 wines accompanied by cheeses. Lunch will take place at the Caves Duhard or in a traditional restaurant (depending on availability) – drinks not included during the meal.After lunch, you’ll drive to Chambord, the largest and most spectacular piece of architecture of the Loire Valley. Nestled in a forest as large as Paris, this hunting lodge built by King François I houses 426 rooms, 282 fireplaces, and a mindblowing double helix staircase undertaken by Leonardo da Vinci.After the tour ends, there will be a 1-hour drive back to Tours.

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Discover the castles of Blois, Cheverny and Chambord, three highlights of the Loire Valley listed at the World Heritage by the UNESCO. This fully inclusive one day tour includes the entrance fees to the castles, an expert guide to show you around and a French lunch with local food and wines near Cheverny.In the morning, guided tour of the castle of Blois, former 13th century fortress. The castle of Blois is famous for its magnificent courtyard built around 4 buildings from 4 different eras: the 13th wing, the gothic 15th century wing built by king Louis XII, the 16th century Renaissance wing built by King Francis I, the classical 17th wing built by Gaston d’Orleans, brother of king Louis XIII. Your tour guide will take you through the Renaissance wing: guards room, queen Catherine de Medici’s private apartments, king Henry III’s private apartments, where took part the assassination of the duke de guise, one of the most tragic events in the French history. At lunch, you will be welcome in a charming domain for a guided tour with wine tasting (Cheverny and Cour Cheverny wines) and enjoy a typical meal.The afternoon starts with a visit of the castle of Cheverny. Privately owned and built in the 17th century, the chateau de Cheverny is located in an estate that has been owned by the same family since the 13th century. It is famous for its collection of furniture and tapestries making it the homiest castle in the Loire Valley. You will also be impressed by the amazing pack of 80 hunting dogs, visible every day.Later in the afternoon, you will head to the castle of Chambord. Probably the most spectacular castle in the Loire Valley, with its 426 rooms, 282 fireplaces, 77 staircases, it was built in 1519 by king Francis I as a hunting lodge. It is situated in a huge walled 10000 acre large forest, making it the size of Paris. Your tour guide will take you through the king’s apartments, the terraces and will show and climb the amazing double helix staircase, possibly attributed to Leoanardo Da Vinci.At around 5.30 pm and after a1-hour drive you will be back to the Tours tourism office.

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Discover 3 highlights of the Loire Valley, listed in the World Heritage by the UNESCO, in this fully inclusive one day tour: You’ll visit the castle of Azay le Rideau, the castle of Rivau and the gardens of Villandry. Enjoy lunch in a winery near Chinon. Entrance fees, lunch, wine around lunch, tour of each site are included.In the morning: guided tour of the castle of Azay le Rideau. The location of that chateau on an island and the harmony of its facades make it one of the best examples of renaissance architecture in the Loire Valley. This chateau built by Gilles Berthelot, one of the kings financers is also famous for its magnificent staircase, typical of the French Renaissance, symbol of the social rising of its owner. You will tour the 16th century apartments: the gigantic ball room, Gilles’ bedroom, his wife’s bedroom, 17th century appartments furnished for king Louis XIII, 19th century apartments refurbished by the Marquis de Biencourt, the chateau’s last owner before the government took over.Lunch in a winery. Located near Chinon, this estates specializes in cab francs, developing a wide range of reds and a thirst quenching rosé. Local food to be paired with the wines. This former fortified farm and 16th century chateau, now owned by a Belgian couple, produces organic wines. This buffet style lunch offer local meats, vegetables, deserts to match with different kinds of red wines, from the light cab franc made from young vines to a more structured red, slightly barreled and made from very old vines. They even produce a sparkling red to be paired with dessert.First part of the afternoon: You will discover the Chateau of Rivau which offers a perfect balance between architecture, gardens and contemporary art. Visiting this confidential place is an original experience. The majestic aspect of this XVth century fortress contrasts with its quirky art exhibition. The huge garden of Rivau is its masterpiece, inspired by cartoons and fairy tales.Second part of the afternoon: guided tour the gardens of Villandry. The large privately owned estate of Villandry is made of several gardens, of which the most famous are the Renaissance and the vegetable gardens. Around the Renaissance chateau built in 1536 by Jean le Breton, king Francis I finance minister are the 6 gardens that stretch on 17 acres: the vegetable garden, the Renaissance garden, the water garden, the herb garden, the sun garden and the maze. The estate of Villandry is privately owned and belongs to the descendant of M Carvallo, Spanish man, who, with his wife from New England, Ann Coleman, renovated the gardens and opened them to the public.At around 5.30 pm and after a 30-minute drive you will be back to the Tours tourism office.

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Classed as the No. 1 zoo in France and ranked among the 4 most beautiful zoological parks in the world, ZooParc de Beauval is home to the largest diversity of animals in France with more than 35,000 animals from all continents including two giant pandas, found nowhere else in France!Beauval shelters some 800 species, that reveal their mysteries all along the green alleys, among the plains, at the center of innovative facilities. Rare, surprising, endangered for some of them, sometimes unique in France, these animals belong to seven big families: big cats, primates, herbivores, birds, reptiles, fishes, and aquatic mammals.Discover the Equatorial Dome, where you will explore a greenhouse unique in the world, offering more than 12 000 m² of visits. During this immersion in lush vegetation, meet giant otters, Komodo lizards, or pygmy hippos. Among several hundred incredible species, some of which are unique in France: the langurs de Douc and the ferocious harpies.In addition, the park also offers two fascinating shows. Les Maîtres des Airs’ takes of again, 200 birds flying above the heads of the audience in an outdoor auditorium that seats 3,000 people. Owls, cranes, pelicans, storks, ibises, and marabous join the air ballet of the raptors to give us an unforgettable show with a dazzling finale! L’Odyssée des lions de mer, agile and playful sea lions compete with dexterity and balance in the magical setting of the aquatic amphitheater.

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