07:30 Departure from Your hotel destination Loire Valley Castle
07:30 Pick-up from Your hotel. There are 245 km to drive on highway by our comfortable WiFi air conditioned Mercedes minivan. It takes about 3 hours. One stop will be made at the rest area. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley.
10:45 - 12:15 Visit of the Chenonceau castle
10:45 - 12:15 Arrival at the Chenonceau castle. Visit of Chateau de Chenonceau. Time to enjoy the Castle and walking around the Castle taking pictures. Chenonceau is nicknamed the "ladies’ castle", remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for its stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher.
12:15 Departure from the Chenonceau castle destination Amboise city for Lunch break. It takes just about 20 minutes.
12:30 - 13:40 Lunch break in Amboise city
12:30 - 13:40 Lunch break in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can advise You or reserve You a good restaurant in Amboise.
13:40 Departure from Amboise city destination Chaumont Castle. It takes just about 20 minutes driving along the Loire river.
14:00 - 15:30 Visit of the Chateau de Chaumont Sur Loire.
14:00 - 15:30 Arrival at Chateau de Chaumont Sur Loire. The castle Château de Chaumont was founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 15th century by Charles I d'Amboise. Protected as a monument historique since 1840, the château became the French state ownership and is now open to the public. Catherine de Medici forced in 1559 Diane de Poitiers, to accept the Château de Chaumont in exchange for the Château de Chenonceau. Diane de Poitiers spent here last 3 years of her life.
15:30 Departure to Blois. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the Blois city.
16:00 - 17:30 Visit of Chateaux Blois.
16:00 - 17:30 Arrival in Blois city and Visit of Chateaux Blois. The Royal Château of Blois is located in the center of Blois city. It was a residence of some French Kings, Joan of Arc also went there by 1429 to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims before departing with her army to battle against the English. The castle comprises several buildings of four different architectural styles. There are 564 rooms in the castle, including 100 bedrooms with a fireplace in each, and 75 staircases.
17:30 Departure to Paris. There are approx. 180 km to drive on highway. One stop will be made at the rest area.
