Loire Valley Walking Tour

Arrival in Blois, (transfer on your own to the hotel), famous for its Royal Renaissance Chateau. Blois is a short train ride from Paris and has plenty to offer for your first night : pedestrian streets, 18th century stone bridge, St Louis Cathedral, shopping, restaurants... And since you are spending the night in Blois, don't forget to check if there is a Light and Sound show tonight.

Our local guide (French native & English speaking) will meet you at your hotel at 9:30 am this morning. He will bring your road-books and touristic information.

An expert of the region, you can ask him all the questions you have about your trip.

This hike will take you to Cheverny, another famous town because of its Chateau. The present Chateau de Cheverny is an original jewel among the more famous monuments that stretch along the Loire Valley. In fact, Renaissance style did not find its place in Cheverny, which is built in the purest Louis XIII classical style, distinguished by an extraordinarily symmetrical architecture. But Cheverny is primarily known for being an inspiration to Herge, cartoonist and author of Tintin, who drew the castle in his comics as the Chateau de Moulinsart, home to Captain Haddock. We will transfer you to your hotel in Ouchamps at 3:30pm. (You will meet the taxi driver in front of Restaurant Pinnochio in Cheverny).

Distance : 14 Km (9 mi).

Elevation : 87 m.

In the morning, start your hike from the hotel and cross Chaumont sur Loire village rich in history and a perfect place for walks along the riverbanks. Each year the International Garden Festival is held in the castle grounds. But Chaumont sur Loire is also known for its feudal castle dominating the valley. After your visit of Chaumont, we will transfer you to Amboise, where you will stay tonight. Transfer is fixed at 3:30 pm at the entrance of the Chateau. Amboise has a lot to offer and plenty to visit: The Royal Castle, which introduced Italian-style architecture in the 15h and 16th centuries; Clos Luce : last residence of Leonardo Da Vinci, where you can see some of his many projects in different fields.

Distance : 12 Km (8 mi).

Elevation : 35 m.

This small walking tour in Amboise will make you discover all the monuments and streets of the city.

Distance: 4km (3mi) or 6km (4mi)

Wine Tasting

Wine tasting at Les Caves Ambacia (Duhard) - Amboise.

Start hiking in the forest of Amboise and through farm villages. Then continue your walking to the Cher River and the famous Chateau of Chenonceau, erected by Henry II in the 16th century over the Cher River; and then improved by Catherine de Medicis. Overnight in Chenonceaux.

Distance : 15 Km (9 mi).

Elevation : 160 m.

You can take your time getting started in the morning to have breakfast and depart at your leisure. Transfer back to Tours TGV station on your own. Additional nights can be arranged.