During this full-day private tour in Loire Valley, you'll dive into French history by visiting the castles of Chambord and Chenonceau, led by an expert guide. You'll also enjoy a wine tasting in a typical limestone cave cellar of wines such as Vouvray.
The first stop will be the Chateau of Chenonceau, a unique piece of architecture with arches crossing the river like a bridge. Also called "the ladies' chateau", it has been inhabited exclusively by women, of which the famous Catherine de Medicis. Surrounded by magnificent gardens, it has an impressive furniture and painting collection.
The visit and tasting take place at the Caves Ambacia. Sensory visit and Odyssey of the Vintages tour followed by a tasting of 3 wines.
The lunch is at leisure, in the city center of Amboise, or you could enjoy also a lunch with food and wine pairing at Les Caves Ambacia (at your own expense).
After lunch, you'll drive to Chambord, the largest and most spectacular piece of architecture in the Loire Valley. Nestled in a forest as large as Paris, this hunting lodge was built by King François I, it houses 426 rooms, 282 fireplaces, and a mind-blowing double helix staircase undertaken by Leonardo da Vinci.
