1st day
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Departure from
Amboise, one
of the most old and alive city of the Val de Loire (east of
Tours). Visit of the
royal castel of Amboise, build in the
15th and 16th centuries on Charles VIII, Louis XII and
François 1st orders, and panoramic gardens
overhanging the city. Lunch on the
spot.
Afternoon, visit of the old city.
In the end of the afternoon, return to Amboise to attend
the marvelous Son et Lumière show at the castel.
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2nd day
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On the way to
Chambord (52 km). Via N152, follow
the Loire up to Blois (34 km), take the D951 up to
Montlivault and then follow the D84 up to Chambord.
Morning, visit of the greatest, the most famous and
fascinating castel of the Loire which still keeps some of
its mysteries, more than 4 centuries after its building.
Lunch in Chambord (the 5440 hectares estate propose large
picnic areas).
In the afternoon, visit of the park (the biggest enclosed
forestry park of Europe) and a walk (3 footpaths on 8 km), a
ride on bridleways or by calash in the parc
(information: +33.(0)2.54.50.50.02).
End of the afternoon, return to
Blois.
Dinner and Son et Lumière at the Blois castel.
Night in Amboise.
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3rd day
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Morning in Amboise, visit of the Clos Lucé
manor, famous for being the last house of Leonardo de
Vinci. Information: +33.(0)2.47.57.62.88.
Lunch on the spot then visit of the
Aquarium of
Touraine located in Lussault-sur-Loire close to
Amboise. Information: +33.(0)2.47.23.44.44.
End of the Afternoon, on the way to Tours following the
N152 (24 km) going via Vouvray (cellars sites).
Dinner in the old city. Night on the spot.
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4th day
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Visit of
Tours: old city,
cathedral, St Martin basilica, Historial de Touraine, fine
arts museum, companionship museum... Walk on the banks of
the Loire, shopping...
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On the tour
- Saint-Cosme Priory, House of Pierre de Ronsard
(La Riche, 3 km West of Tours).
Infos: +33.(0)2.47.37.32.70.
Hotels/Restaurants
- Château d'Artigny,
Montbazon (15 km South of Tours).
- Domaine de Beauvois, Luynes (12
km North-East of Tours).
- Hotels/Restaurants in the Loire
Valley.
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5th day
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Morning on the way to Villandry (D7 - 25 km) to visit
the Renaissance gardens of the Villandry
castel, particularly famous for their ornamental
vegetables. Information:
+33.(0)2.47.50.02.09.
End of the morning, on the way to
Chinon
following D7 and D57 via Azay-le-Rideau and D751 through
the Chinon forest. Lunch in Chinon.
Afternoon, walk in the old city, visit of the Wine
Museum and the Chinon castel, where the famous
Knights Templar trial took place.
End of the afternoon, visit of one of the numerous
cellars you will discover on the area roads.
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On the tour
- La Devinière, native house of
François Rabelais (Seuilly, 5 km South-West
of Chinon). Infos: +33.(0)2.47.95.91.18.
- Saché castel, house of Honoré de
Balzac (Saché, 7 km East of Azay-le-Rideau).
Info: +33.(0)2.47.26.86.50.
- Maurice Dufresne museum,
Azay-le-Rideau.
Hotels/Restaurants
- Château d'Artigny, Montbazon (15 km
South of Tours).
- Hotels/Restaurants in the Loire Valley (15
km Sud de Tours).
Cellars
- Vouvray cellar and wines
(old cellar visits)
- Viticulturalists in Loire Valley
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