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    • France - Classic Loire Valley self-drive holiday
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    DETAILED ITINERARY

    An exaple itinerary for this self-drive holiday in France.

    Day 1 Chambord, France
    This turreted, pinnacled chateau was king Francois 1’s most spectacular residence in the Loire. It is located in the heart of a huge hunting park and has a surrounding wall that is one of the longest in France. Interior highlights include the double spiral central staircase and a spectacular roof terrace. Overnight: Swiss Travel recommended chateau in Muides-sur-Loire

    Day2:  Chaumont, France (B)
    Visit the chateau de Chaumont, a short drive to the west of Chambord. A lovely location on a high bluff above the river makes this modest 15th C palace very special. It was once owned by Catherine de Medici, wife of Henri II, who swapped it for Chenonceau in the 1550’s.  Overnight: Swiss Travel recommended chateau in Muides-sur-Loire

    Day 3: Chenonceau, France (B)
    Head south-west away from the Loire to its tributary, the Cher. The most fanciful of all the Loire chateaux is set among beautiful formal gardens with the south wing stretching right across the river.  Overnight: Swiss Travel recommended chateau in Lussault-sur-Loire

    Day 4: Vouvray, France (vineyards) (B)
    Stop here to try some white wines made from the Chenin Blanc grape that can, in good years, be among the greatest vintages in France. Loire reds (especially Bourgueil and Chinon) are underrated and also worth seeking out. Overnight: Swiss Travel recommended chateau in Lussault-sur-Loire

    Day 5: Villandry, France (B)
    Cross the river again and travel through Tours to Villandry. The main attraction of this Renaissance chateau is its gardens, restored in formal French style about 100 years ago. The extraordinary 12,500 square metre potager, with its intricate planting and giant vegetables, is the highlight. Overnight: Swiss Travel recommended chateau in Ballon-Miré.

    Included:

    • Car rental from Tours or from Paris for 6 or 7 days
    • 5 nights accommodation in Swiss & Europe Travel selected chateau accommodation in France
    • Breakfast daily as per itinerary
    DETAILS
    PRICE
    Contact Swiss & Europe Travel for pricing.
    YOU WILL LOVE

    You can take the TGV to Tours rather than drive out of Paris.

    DATES
    Year round
    France - Classic Loire Valley self-drive holiday

    For a fascinating self-drive holiday in France head to the Loire Valley. The beautification of the Loire Valley in 15th and 16th C by successive French monarchs and their wealthy courtiers may well be the most extravagant rural building program in Europe’s history. This itinerary takes in the highlights of the Loire Valley.

    YOU WILL VISIT
    • Chambord
    • Chaumont
    • Muides-sur-Loire
    • Chenonceau
    • Lussault-sur-Loire
    • Vouvray
    CONTACT US ABOUT THIS ITINERARY
    Email enquiries@swisseurope.com.au
    Phone (02) 8270 4866
    Address Level 3
    332 Kent St
    Sydney 2000
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