A Fairytale in the Loire Valley
Meet the owners of stunning chateaus. Discover secret gardens and private states on this fairytale trip around the dreamlike landscape of the Loire Valley.
For those looking to escape the everyday, and get insider access to historic sites
Why our trip is different:
- Glide underneath the regal arches of Chenonceau chateau as you kayak along the peaceful Loire River, or take a private cruise
- Visit a private estate with the owners, with exclusive access to usually off-limits wine cellar
- Take flight in a magical hot air balloon ride and experience the beauty of the countryside
- Explore the region's most iconic castles, including Leonardo da Vinci’s last residence
- Stop and smell the roses at perfectly manicured, secret gardens on private estates that tourists don’t get access to
- Enjoy an exclusive dinner in the dining hall of a historic castle
- Experience the process of creating wine hands-on, at one of the most beautiful vineyards in Loire
- Unravel the secrets behind the ‘murder and mayhem’ of the Loire Chateaux
SAMPLE ITINERARY:
D1 Arrive in Amboise * Explore the Royal Castle of Amboise * Head to Clos Lucé, the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci * Check in Relais & Chateaux * 2 Michelin star meal
D2 Château of Chenonceau * Private boat cruise along the Cher River * Lunch in the Orangerie Chateau garden
D3 Explore secret gardens at Chateau of Villandry, away from the tourists * Private estate wine cellar
D4 Vineyard visit * Afternoon at leisure
D5 Hot air balloon ride * Country picnic
All sample itineraries are designed to inspire and are customised on consultation.
Our favourite places to stay:
Domaine des Hauts de Loire - an 1860 hunting lodge on the wine trail through the castles of the Loire
