Luynes for a two-night stay. Weather permitting, soar over the beautiful Loire River in a hot air balloon, available this evening at an additional cost of $299 per person. Tonight you’re on your own in the cathedral city of Tours. Meals B
7. VINES TO WINES IN VOUVRAY Enjoy a morning at leisure in Amboise, seeing where Leonardo da Vinci spent his last days. Today a small market town, Amboise was once the home of the French royal court. Leonardo da Vinci was asked to live at the manor house of Clos
Lucé, overlooking the Loire River, at the invitation of King Francis I, whose own Château d’Amboise is just steps away. He lived here for the last three years of his life. We’re spending our last afternoon in France at a wine tasting, cave walk and winery tour! Learn the vintage secrets of making sparkling wine at a renowned Vouvray vineyard, where your discoveries will be enriched with a memorable real-life taste of joie de vivre. Ce soir, bid adieu to your magnifique Paris and Loire Valley adventure at our farewell festivities and dinner. Meals BD
8. JOURNEY HOME Tour ends: Paris. Take a morning train ride aboard the TGV speeding in comfort and style to Paris where a transfer is included to the Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home. Allow three hours for flight check-in. Meals B
Chic Boutiques (small luxury hotels))
HÔTEL VERNET Paris, Nights 1 & 2
The best way to describe your intimate city-center Parisian hotel.. refinement, discreet luxury and warmly welcoming... where every need is anticipated, every comfort assured
LE PRIEURÉ Cunault, Nights 3, 4 & 5
A 14th-century convent nestled in a medieval Loire valley village overlooking the river, authentically restored with rare charm, perfumed by gardens graced with roses and wisteria. An elite member of Relais & Châteaux
Price from $3990 per person double Meals 7 Breakfasts / 3 Lunches / 4 Dinners Dates 2011 Apr — Jun; Aug — Oct
Activities at a glance
Some days include 2-4 miles of walking on uneven terrain, bike riding and canoeing. The pace is up to you – take part or take a pass – either way you’ll enjoy your journey.
Maximum Group Size: 24
For complete dates and prices or more information on private group departures, air, & our guest protection product, visit www.
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DOMAINE DE BEAUVOIS L ,
uy esn Nights 6 & 7
Sidewalk cafés, welcoming with local lore and regional cuisine... moated castles steeped in history and legends... entice the Culturious!
This 16th-century manor house redefines gracious country living at every turn. 350
acres of woods and gardens nourish the soul, spacious guest rooms, well-dressed in antique furnishings, invite relaxation, and fine dining caters to the most refined palate
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