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France, 6 Days · Tailor-made by car
Route around the Royal Châteaux of the Loire Valley
Discover the opulent Châteaux of the Loire Valley and the sheer beauty of this idyllic French region
Just a couple of hours from the city of Paris lies one of the most emblematic and stunning historical landscapes of France. The Loire Valley was the spot chosen by the French royalty and aristocracy to relax and enjoy the pleasures of life in legendary châteaux, sumptuous palaces and stunning gardens that still continue to amaze the world today. Take a few days of to feel like a bona fide member of royalty surrounded by an idyllic, luxurious and romantic atmosphere. Stroll leisurely through the magnificent palaces that rose up in the Renaissance heyday and discover a world of royal intrigue, boundless luxury, party nights and grand banquets. You'll walk on lands once frequented by kings and queens that mapped out the course of France and prominent figures like Joan of Arc or Leonardo da Vinci that inspired Europe with their works and actions. The "Châteaux of the Loire Valley" tour stops at the most emblematic castles of the Loire located in Chambord, Cheverny, Blois, Amboise, Chenonceau, Azay-le-Rideau, Langeais and Villandry. It also includes cities as interesting as Paris, Chartres, Orléans and Tours. Discover this route peppered with dreamlike landscapes, culinary delights and highly recommended local wines grown on these lands for millennia. You can choose from 24 denominations of origin, perfect for pairing with the area's famed goat cheeses. And for those who'd like to enjoy the route from above, during the itinerary there's also the chance to go on a hot air balloon ride (not included) and observe these architectural treasures in all their magnitude.
Departure date
Departures from December 2024 till December 2025
From
Dublin...
Travel details
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Travel details
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Day 1 City of origin - Paris
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Day 2 Paris - Versailles - Paris
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Day 3 Paris - Sully-sur-Loire – Orleans – La Ferté Saint-Aubin – Meung-Sur-Loire – Beaugency – Chambord – Cheverny – Beauregard – Blois
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Day 4 Blois - Amboise - Le Clos Lucé - Chenonceau - Azay-le-Rideau - Langeais - Villandry - Tours
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Day 5 Tours - Bourges - Chartres - Paris
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Day 6 Paris - City of origin
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Stay in selected hotel in Paris.
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Selected meal plan in Paris.
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Stay in selected hotel in Blois.
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Selected meal plan in Blois.
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Stay in selected hotel in Tours.
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Selected meal plan in Tours.
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Rent-a-car.
Your trip doesn't include
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Accommodation taxes in France direct payment in facility.
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Possible toll charges.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Important remarks
- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.
- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.
- This itinerary has been developed in collaboration with Atout France, Tourism Development Agency of France, the Loire Castles and Val de Loire through the regional tourism organisations of Pays de la Loire and Center-Val de Loire.