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TOUR CL2
CHATEAUX COUNTRY - 2 DAYS
"The best of the Loire Valley"
THE TOUR :
The ideal addition to any
Parisian stay - a two day tour in the heart of the Loire Valley sampling the
great richness this region has to offer : stately residences, the calm and
beauty of the Loire River, vineyards and peaceful villages. The gentle climate
of this part of France has greatly contributed to the development of the local
agricultural activity. Art and history combine with a certain sweetness of life
in this part of the country known as the "garden of France".
ITINERARY :
Day 1: Departure from a central location of Paris close to the Louvre
Museum. We begin by crossing the southern districts of Paris as far as the Porte
d'Orléans. From this point we take the Aquitaine motorway as far as Blois. A
guided visit of the Blois Castle offers an excellent introduction to the history
of the region. We continue as far as Amboise where free time will be allocated
for lunch. Our afternoon continues with a guided visit of the Clos-Lucé,
Leonardo da Vinci 's last dwelling and the gardens of Villandry. Then visit and
wine tasting in a local cellar. Evening meal and accommodation at the Mercure
Tours Nord (or similar).
Day 2: Departure for Chenonceau around 8.30am for a guided visit of the
castle. We continue our morning with a guided visit of the Château de Cheverny
followed by lunch at the Hotel Saint-Hubert (regional restaurant of rustic
style). Our stay in the Loire Valley ends with a guided visit of the royal
Château de Chambord. We leave around 4.30pm and return to Paris around 7.00pm.
Our stay in the Loire Valley ends with a guided visit of the royal Château de Chambord. We leave around 4.30pm and return to Paris around 7.00pm.
RESTAURANTS, HOTELS & MENUS
(Menus are indicative and subject to modification)
HOTEL UNIVERS
* Mushroom puff pastry
* Garnished salmon cutlet
* Cheese
* Caramelized pear pastry Dessert
HOTEL SAINT-HUBERT
Savoury salmon pastry
Veal cutlet with apple accompaniment
Cheese
Dessert "Specialité
maison"
The HOTEL UNIVERS*** is located in the heart of the city of Tours and has spacious bedrooms and luxurious fittings. First class service and friendly hospitality add to the charm of an overnight stay in this hotel.
LANGUAGES :
Available at each departure : English, French, Spanish, Italian, German.
DEPARTURE TIMES :
* Summer season (04-19-03
to 10-19-03) : 7:15am every Saturday.
Note : This tour operates during the summer season only.
Reserve this tour
$372.00 per adult.
$320.00 per child between 4
and 11 years old.
Free for any child less
than 4 years old.
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE :
* Transport in luxury air conditioned coach.
* Entrance tickets for the six guided visits.
* Services of our licensed multilingual guide.
* Dinner on the first night, buffet breakfast and lunch on the second day.
* Accommodation in 3*** hotel (double room accommodation with bathroom).
* Porterage service on hotel arrival and departure.
* Single supplement: $40.00.
INFOS :
* This tour is well suited to clients interested in the Loire Valley and the history of the French monarchy.
* All castles are equipped with excellent souvenir shops well worth a visit.
* Our free time lunch stop will give you an opportunity to sample local culinary
specialties.
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