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Castles of the Loire Valley |
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Willing to give yourself a treat? Then come and visit the "Garden of France" to see the most famous castles of the Loire: Chambord and Chenonceau. . . with some free time and lunch in Amboise.
Chambord: The Château is the largest in the Loire Valley, allegedly built to a design created by Leonardo da Vinci. Extravagant structure with massive tours and terraces holding 360 chimneys where the court and the women used to attend the king coming back from hunting. Of all the architectural wonders of Chambord, the most famous is the double-spiral staircase, core of the building.
Chenonceau: Castle-bridge built over the river Cher, where the unique beauty of its architecture reflects in the water, nicknamed "le Château des Dames", it owes a large part of its charm to women.
Amboise: Royal castle and gardens overlooking the river and the blue-slate roofs of the town. The Saint Hubert chapel houses the tomb of Leonardo who died in Amboise. |
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| PLEASE NOTE: While I do my best to ensure that my availability is up-to-date at all times, due to my heavy work load (especially during the peak travel season), my availability may be subject to change at very short notice. To avoid any disappointments, I ask that you send me a message with your preferred tour date and start times BEFORE you book and pay. Please click on the button labelled 'ASK A QUESTION' to send me a message and I will reply to you promptly. Merci/Thank you. |
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| Meet up location: the lobby of your hotel |
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| End location: at your hotel |
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| Duration: 12 hours |
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| A special license is compulsary in France to be a professional driver. I have my driving license, but I am not a driver. I can drive the vehicule you would have rented (as a second driver) or I can arrange for a separate car and driver at your request. |
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# transportation (a comfortable vehicle for up to 7 passengers, gasoline/petrol, toll, etc.)
# entrance fees (Chenonceau and Chambord) |
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| Tour #: 13147 |
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| Tour Type: Youth and Family, Cultural |
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| Transportation Method: Private vehicle. |
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| Activity Level: Moderate |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. Children must be supervised by a parent. |
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| Language(s): French (fluent), English (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 7 |
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