The Loire Valley
The royal lifestyle and French elegance
Trip Overview
Discover the cradle of the French Renaissance at your own pace. This 7-day stay opens the doors to the most majestic castles of the Loire. Between walks in French formal gardens, nights in historic estates, Touraine wine tastings, and a sunrise hot air balloon flight, live out a life-sized fairy tale where every moment celebrates royal living.
Pricing
From 2 800€ per guest
Mobility
Included: Premium sedan rental
Hotels
Curated 4- and 5-star Castle Hotels
Experiences
Private hot air balloon flight over the castles
Gastronomy
Wine tastings in the troglodyte cellars of Vouvray
Culture
Private guided tours of Chambord and Chenonceau
Your Itinerary
The vastness of Chambord and Blois
Arrive at the Tours or Paris train station and pick up your premium vehicle. Drive to the majestic Chambord estate. You will enjoy a private tour to uncover the mysteries of this jewel built by Francis I. The following day, explore the Royal Château of Blois and its four facades from different eras, before a gourmet dinner on the estate.
✓ Included: Car rental. Overnights at Relais de Chambord (4-star).
Amboise, Leonardo da Vinci, and Chenonceau
Continue your journey to Amboise to visit Clos Lucé, the final home of Leonardo da Vinci. Day 4 is dedicated to Chenonceau, the elegant 'Ladies' Castle' spanning the Cher River. In the late afternoon, an exclusive tasting of sweet Vouvray wines awaits you in a thousand-year-old troglodyte cellar.
✓ Overnights at Château de Pray (4-star) in Amboise.
The gardens of Villandry and the magic of Azay-le-Rideau
Marvel at the perfect geometry of the Villandry gardens before discovering the romantic island of Azay-le-Rideau. The highlight of the trip takes place at dawn on Day 6: a hot air balloon flight to admire the mist-shrouded valley, followed by a champagne breakfast upon landing.
✓ Overnights at Château d'Artigny (5-star) in the Indre valley.
The elegance of Saumur and departure
Final stop in Saumur. Visit the impressive castle overlooking the Loire or watch the morning routine of the Cadre Noir riders, the prestigious French riding school. Enjoy a tasting of fine Saumur sparkling wines before returning your vehicle at the end of the day.
✓ Included: Guided tour and tasting in Saumur.
