Day 1

Paris
Arrival at Paris airport and transfer to your hotel for overnight.

Day 2

Paris - Chartres – Fontevraud - Saumur
Departure to Saumuer via Chartres. Visit to the renowned Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic art and famous for its vitrages. Continue to Fontevraud. Guided visit of the abbey, an exceptional site ruled for years by powerful abbesses, that houses the recumbent polychrome statues of  the Plantagenêt King Henry II and Richard the Lionheart. Overnight in Saumur.

Day 3

Saumur – Chinon – Azay le Rideau – Langeais – Villandry - Tours
Orientation tour of Saumur, capital of cavalry - view the prestigious school of horse riding and cavalry, the château and its XVIIth century private mansions.  Departure to Chinon - one of the favourite residences of King Henry II Plantagenet. Tasting of  the Chinon wine celebrated by Rabelais, one of the cities most famous sons. Continue to Tours passing or visiting some of the best examples of the Loire valley chateau architecture at Azay le Rideau, Langeais or Vilandry.  Overnight in Tours or the area.

Day 4

Tours – Amboise – Chenonceau
Full day guided tour dedicated to the visit of the Châteaux of Amboise and Chenonceau.  Amboise , the most Italian of the Loire Valley châteaux , was the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci. The château features an impressive collection of Gothic and Renaissance furniture. Proceed to Vouvray for a visit and wine tasting. Visit the château of Chenonceau , also called “Château des Dames”. Built on the river Cher, Chenonceau is the Loire Valley’s finial with its remarkable architecture and its collections of fine quality. Overnight in Tours or the area..

Day 5

Amboise – Chenonceau - Chambord - Paris
Start the day with a visit to the castle of Chenonceau – another Loire valley masterpiece. On the way to Paris, stop in Chambord to enjoy a view of the most majestic château in the area. Arrival in Paris for overnight.

Day 6

Paris
Transfer to airport for your final departure.

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