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Updated page on 06/03/2008
REGIONAL, CULTURAL and TOURISTIC TOUR
in CENTER and LOIRE VALLEY - CHATEAUX COUNTRY - 4 Days
In private car service with English speaking driver
PRICES are in « euros » and valid until
March 31st, 2009
- The names of the superior tourist class hotels will be given after confirmation of the reservation of the tour.
- The entrance fees to museums, monuments and others are not included.
- Historical and general informations concerning the places visited will be given by the driver, except inside museums, monuments, castles and others.
Day 1. PARIS
PARIS. Arrival. The room at the hotel is available since 3 PM. The capital of France is located on a fertile plain in the confluence of the river Seine and the Marne. We hear lots of things concerning the « Ville Lumière », but Josephine Baker made the best synthesis of all this by saying: « I have two loves, my country and Paris ». As she did, many visitors say this sentence after having visited Paris and swear to come back very soon! Accommodation.
Day 2. PARIS/ BLOIS/ AMBOISE/ CLOS-LUCE/ VILLANDRY/ TOURS
BLOIS. During the XVI century it was the favourite residence of the French monarchy, Louis XII was born here in 1462,
where he spent the first years of his life. AMBOISE. This city knew success in the XV century at the time of François I. it was here, at the CLOS-LUCE, that the French king housed Leonardo da Vinci at the end of his life. VILLANDRY. It is one of the last castles built along the river Loire during the Renaissance, it distinguishes itself by its rectangular buildings taking place instead of former round towers, as well as by its gardens that are considered as the most beautiful of France. TOURS. It is located between the rivers Loire and Cher. Visit of the « Vieux Tours », around the Plumereau square, and the St Martin basilica, which was an important pilgrimage place. Breakfast and accommodation.
Day 3. TOURS/ CHENONCEAU/ CHEVERNY/ CHAMBORD/ PARIS
CHENONCEAU. The Castle of the Ladies. It has been inhabited by 6 ladies, but only 3 of them have glorified this castle: Catherine de Briçonet, Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis. CHEVERNY. Castle presenting a notable style, built in the XVII century. It has a very interesting and nice inside decoration. CHAMBORD. Impressive masterpiece of François I, it was the first representation of the architectural megalomania, which will be well represented in the Versailles palace. PARIS Arrival at the end of the day. Breakfast and accommodation.
Day 4. PARIS
PARIS. Breakfast. End of services
Prices are per person in double occupancy room, based on:
- 2 pers. 1 110 € -- 3 pers. 815 € -- 4 pers. 750 €
-- 5 pers. 645 € --
6 pers. 575 €
- Supplement in single occupancy room: 176 €
Services included :
- 3 nights: 2 in Paris and 1 in Tours.
- 2 days of private car with English speaking driver, from day 2 to 3.
If you are interested by this tour, please, fill in this form.
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