Attention : ce tour est proposé uniquement en anglais. Nous restons à votre disposition pour vous concocter le même tour en langue française en format privatisé.
MEETING POINT :
9.00 am : Departure from Tours. Meet your friendly guide in front of the Tourist Office in the city of Tours (just in front of the train station).
9.30 am : Departure from Amboise. Your guide comes to pick you up with the minibus in front of the Tourist Office of Amboise.
Everybody's here? Let’s start the day! :)
The first visit of the day is Château de Chenonceau ! It is the most visited historical monument in France after Château de Versailles. Admire this stunning chateau and its unique gallery, built on a bridge across the Cher River. With your guide, stroll through the gorgeously-manicured gardens à la Française named after the famous ladies who lived there : "Catherine de Médicis" and "Diane de Poitiers". Once inside, take your time to appreciate the refined architecture and feminine influence that prevails in each room of this renowned chateau, all decorated with beautiful antiques and the most divine fresh flower arrangements. The kitchens, the Queen bedroom, the Gallery... your tour guide will show you all the beautiful rooms of this incredible place.
After this exceptional visit, it's time to head in direction of Château de Chambord for lunch, you will enjoy a free-time to picnic in the park.
Lunch is not included in the tour, you can either come with your picnic in the morning or buy a sandwich/salad around Chambord.
In the afternoon, you will visit more than a chateau : Chambord is a glorious historical place that will take you to the heart of the Loire Valley and the Renaissance era. Your guide will make this trip back in time a fun and captivating experience. He/she will tell you everything about the history of the castle, built by the famous King François 1er. Unforgettable !
Once inside, your guide will select for you the most emblematic rooms to visit : the double helix straircase, the chapel, the terrace ... He/she will also share with you memorable anecdotes and point at hidden details of interest and breathtaking views of the château. So get ready to travel back in time of French Renaissance !
After this exceptional visit, your tour-guide will advise you some spots to get a impressive view of the chateau. A spectacular day you will never forget.
5.00 pm : Back to the Tourist Office in Amboise.
5.30 pm : Back to the Tourist Office in Tours.
