Day excursions

Let’s go for a full-day excursion to discover: IN THE MORNING THE CHATEAU OF AMBOISE: built in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries on the orders of Charles VIII, Louis XII and Francis I, the Chateau of Amboise was one of the first truly “royal” residences. It is a prestigious example of combined Gothic and Renaissance architecture with Saint Hubert chapel where Leonardo da Vinci rests. THE CLOS LUCE - PARC LEONARDO DA VINCI in Amboise: last residence of Leonardo da Vinci. Visit of the castle, its 40 fabulous machines and the landscaped course. Lunch in a restaurant in Amboise. IN THE AFTERNOON THE CHATEAU OF CHENONCEAU: built in the sixteenth century, one of the purest early French Renaissance style works, constructed on the foundations of an ancient fortified water mill in the river bed itself. This excursion is available from February to November. Depending on the programming of the minibuses, the program is likely to be modified. For people travelling alone, please contact us for confirmation of the excursion depending on the filling of the minibus.  

Full day tours excursion in Chambord (2h15), Chenonceau (1h45) and wine cellar (45mn) with Touraine Evasion. Lunch on your own in Chambord. Departure and return at tourist office of Tours from 9:30 am to 05:30 pm. Excursion in english. Audioguides free of charge only available in the minibuses.

We will start our day with the visit of the Chateau of Chaumont-sur-Loire - known for its International Garden Festival since 1992. Each year, internationally renowned landscape architects, compete on a specific theme. Before Catherine de Medici used this Chateau to evict Diane de Poitiers from the Chateau of Chenonceau, she and Nostradamus dwelled there. After the lunch break, we will get back to the Cher valley in order to visit the Chateau of Chenonceau, also known as the « Ladies’ Chateau » which was embellished by famous women, such as Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. This elegant structure built on the river will mesmerise you with its unique Renaissance architecture, furniture and gardens that will make you daydream. We will finish up our day with the visit of the Clos Lucé - a royal present from Francis the 1st to Leonardo da Vinci, where he spent his last 3 years of his life. You will enter his privacy as you roam his study, and will discover a large collection of models based on his sketches, as well as his bedchamber where he took his last breath at the age of 67.

Full day tours excursion in Azay-le-Rideau (1h00), Villandry Château and gardens (3h00), Rigny-Ussé (1 h00) and Langeais (1h00) with Touraine Evasion. Lunch on you own in Villandry Excursion in english. Audioguides free of charge only available in the minibuses.