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Stay A getaway to the Loire Valley 2 days / 1 night

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You’ll love

The idyllic setting of the gardens and the Renaissance atmosphere of the lunch on the second day.

2 days

1 night

From 284 €

per adult

min 25 pers.

The programme of the holiday

DAY 1

12.30 pm

LUNCH AT LE GRAND VÉLUM AT THE DOMAINE DE CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRE

Served in an elegant, plant-filled conservatory, the menu has been specially designed around the theme of the Garden Festival by culinary creator François-Xavier Bogard.

2.30 pm

SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHÂTEAU DE CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRE

Perched some forty metres above the River Lire, the château was owned by Catherine de’ Medici in 1552 and by her rival, Diane de Poitiers. In 1875, the Princes of Broglie acquired it and transformed it into a truly princely residence.

SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF THE INTERNATIONAL GARDEN FESTIVAL AT THE CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRE ESTATE

Patches of greenery are entrusted to landscape architects to express their vision of the festival’s annual theme. Veritable tableaux of flowers and plants, accompanied by ornamental structures designed for strolling through, offer a captivating experience.

5.00 pm

WELCOME AT THE DOMAINE DE RABELAIS IN ONZAIN

Winegrowers from father to son since 1720, the Chollet family owns a vineyard situated on the southern slope of the Loire, opposite the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire.
Tour of the vineyard and the family museum, followed by a tasting of AOC Touraine-Mesland wine.

6.30 pm

CHECK-IN AT THE HOTEL
DINNER AT THE RESTAURANT

A quarter of a bottle of wine and coffee

DAY 2

BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL

10.00 am

GUIDED BOAT TOUR ON THE CHER, PASSING CLOSE TO CHÂTEAU DE CHENONCEAU

A relaxing experience highlighting the local river transport system, with its locks, and the river’s natural surroundings. The highlight of the trip is passing through the arches of the majestic Château de Chenonceau.

12.00

LUNCH AT THE AUBERGE LE PRIEURÉ WITH MR SAUSIN, AN EXPERT IN HISTORICAL CUISINE, IN A RENAISSANCE ATMOSPHERE

On the menu

1/4 wine and coffee

Herb flan on a bed of salad
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Confit chicken in fine Amboise wine, served with clove-flavoured carrot purée
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Salmon aumônière with basil and leek trédura
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Pear with bitter orange and tropical vanilla
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Pineapple compote with allspice, served with a butter biscuit

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Chateau Du Clos Luce 3
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2.30 pm

SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHÂTEAU DU CLOS LUCÉ IN AMBOISE

Home to Leonardo da Vinci during the last three years of his life, the château has preserved many of its original rooms and traces the inventions of the Italian genius. The gardens feature giant machines that you can try out.

Period of validity

From 22 April to 1 November 2027

From€284per person

Price based on 25 people
Free for the driver

The price includes