All Day To Discover The Loire Castles ex Paris

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From our meeting point, board our air-conditioned coach for a day trip to discover the fascinating castles of the Loire Valley. After a bus ride of about 2 hours, during which you will contemplate typical French landscapes, you will arrive at Chambord Castle.

As soon as you see the castle of Chambord, you will be amazed by this architectural monster of incomparable beauty, as if straight out of a fairy tale. This residence of François I is today the symbol of French power and Renaissance art. You will walk through the different rooms at your own pace and enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the estate from the top of the castle's terrace, accessible by the famous double spiral staircase. As you climb these steps, you will understand the technical prowess of Leonardo da Vinci, who was the first painter, architect and engineer of King Francis I. On the three floors of the dungeon, you will observe the many details that went into the construction of this building. Depending on the time you have left, you can walk in the park and admire the view of the castle.

Then you will leave to discover the castle of Chenonceau. You will visit by yourself this architectural masterpiece in a magical setting. Discover its complex history which has been marked by the different women who built it over the years. This is the reason why the castle is also called the "Ladies' Castle", illustrated by the refined decoration of each room. For example, the famous Queen Catherine de Medici had a Florentine-inspired gallery built over the Cher River.

Our guide will suggest places to have lunch before heading back on the road. You will meet the bus for a drive of about an hour and a half to Cheverny. In this stately home, occupied by the same family for over 600 years, you will discover the castle and its remarkable interior. Outside, complete your visit with the park and its 6 thematic gardens including an orchard "le Jardin Sucré". Also known for hunting with hounds, you will be able to see its rich kennel which shelters a hundred dogs.
The bus will leave around 17:00 and the expected arrival in Paris around 20:00.