Private tour in the Loire Valley with Chenonceau and Chambord and wine tasting at Caves Duhard

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About this activity

During this full-day private tour in Loire Valley, you'll dive into French history visiting the castles of Chambord and Chenonceau, led by an expert guide. You will also enjoy a wine tasting in a typical limestone cave cellar on such wines 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 Duhard. Sensory visit and Odyssey of the Vintages tour followed by a tasting of 3 wines accompanied by cheeses.

You could enjoy also a lunch with food and wine pairing at Les Caves Duhard (in option).

After lunch, you'll drive to Chambord, the largest and most spectacular piece of architecture of the Loire Valley. Nestled in a forest as large as Paris, this hunting lodge built by King François I houses 426 rooms, 282 fireplaces and a mindblowing double helix staircase undertaken by Leonardo da Vinci.

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Tourism
90% Cultural
65% Food
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