Private tour in Loire Valley Simon J

Christmas decorations at chateaux of Chenonceau and Cheverny, chauffeured tour.

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Simon J.

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Hi and welcome to the Loire Valley! LICENSED TOUR GUIDE. I have been working as a licensed tour guide for more than 20 years. Born and raised in the Loire Valley, I live in a small village, in the heart of the châteaux region. FOOD As a foody myself, the Loire Valley is heaven for me, with its mild climate and great soils providing amazing wines, cheeses, fruits, vegetables and its vast forests providing game and wild mushrooms. I have been passionate about food since I became economically independent and started cooking. Now I cook everyday for my family. I acquired my knowledge and technics following cooking lessons given by chefs in the Loire Valley. The rest is just passion and seriousness. Indeed I am super strict about the way I deal with this subject and buy only local. When it comes to choosing products, there is no kidding !!! But then, do we enjoy ?! SPORTS I practice sports everyday, especially crossfit and running. I consider myself fit but will adapt to the level of my clients who join my running tour in order to make the experience a great moment. LOIRE VALLEY The Loire Valley with its 300 châteaux from the French Renaissance is the perfect region for me, my favorite field in art being architecture. Only an hour away by train from Paris, it offers a relaxing way to discover some of the greatest masterpieces of architecture and splendid French countryside. As a licensed tour guide, I have all the flexibility to welcome you and create the tour that best suits your wishes. French Guiding Licence. Master degree in languages from the Angers University. Driving licence. None

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Overview of your Loire Valley tour

In the XVI century, attracted by the beauty of its landscape, its forests, its wines, its majestic waterways, French kings and queens decided to move to the Loire Valley. They needed places where to stay or hunt. There still are 300 castles here now ! Chenonceau, arching across the river and nestled in magnificent Renaissance gardens, was built by the king's mistress, Diane, making it the most romantic castle here. Its decorations attract a lot of visitors around Christmas. Cheverny, private chateau still lived in by the same family since the 16th century, is the best furnished chateau here. It becomes really famous at Christmas for its decorations.

Your Loire Valley tour itinerary

Around 10.00 pick up Drive to Chenonceau. 10.45 - 12.15 guided tour of Chenonceau. 12.45 Lunch at leisure in Amboise. 14.15 drive to chateau de Cheverny 15. 00 guided tour of chateau de Cheverny 16.30 drive to train station Around 18.00 drop off

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Mercedes EQB (electric SUV)

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: entrance fees to chateaux
Meeting location

Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Centre-Val de Loire, 37700, France

Saint Pierre des Corps TGV station or your hotel near Amboise or Tours

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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
Art And Culture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1027858
Languages
English
French
Activity level
Light

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Hours icon 8 hours
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