Paris and the Loire Valley: A French Escape - 8 days/7 nights

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Paris

    Arrive at your hotel in the historic city centre; choose the bohemian Left Bank or the elegant Right Bank.

  • Day 2 - Monuments of Paris

    This morning’s small group minibus tour introduces the main sites of the city; Place de la Concorde, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Latin Quarter, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre.

  • Day 3 - Paris at leisure

    A full day to explore your Paris – choose a guided tour of the Louvre Museum or the Musée d’Orsay or an excursion to Versailles. The ‘movable feast’ of Paris is a personal discovery.

  • Day 4 - Blois, Amboise

    Pick up your rental car and travel into Chateaux Country. Bordered by vineyards, the Loire River runs past some of the most sumptuous buildings in France. The gateway to these marvels is at Blois where the chateau is like an illustrated storybook of French architecture. At Amboise you will discover a real Renaissance town and a magnificent 15th century chateau.

  • Day 5 - Azay le Rideau, Villandry

    The magnificent chateau of Azay le Rideau is possibly the most perfect Renaissance chateau in France. Don’t miss the grand bedrooms! The extravagant 16th century gardens at Villandry are a delight – over 12 km of boxwood sculpture alone!

  • Day 6 - Cheverny

    Unlike many chateaux in the Loire, Cheverny is still occupied by its owners who open some of their sumptuous rooms for the public. Admire the antique furnishings, tapestries, decorations and objets d’arts. This is how the French live...

  • Day 7 - Paris

    Return to Paris and spend the afternoon strolling the along the banks of the Seine.

  • Day 8 - Departure

    Depart from Paris Airport or consider travelling south to Provence...

Includes

  • • 4 nights accommodation in 4 Star hotel in Paris
  • • 3 nights accommodation in 4 star hotel in the Loire Valley
  • • Breakfast daily
  • • Half day Paris sightseeing tour
  • • 3 days car rental category B (incl. VAT, CDW, unltd. km, road taxes)
  • • Hotel taxes and service charges

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Pricing

Due to the great fluctuation of the euro currency, prices for all of our services will be quoted upon request. This policy enables us to provide you, the traveler, with the most competitive quotes consistent with actual currency exchange. We invite you to browse through our website to select the travel style that meets your needs, our travel planners are only a call/email away ready to provide any assistance in designing your itinerary.