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Tour Itinerary
You will be picked up and return to your hotel in Paris. Tours are conducted in minibuses of small groups (8 people maximum). Tours are conducted with an English spekaing driver guide. Other languages available uopn request.
During your day at Loire Valley, you will be visiting 3 chateaux (admissions into the chateaux as well as lunch (at a local brasserie) are included:
Chambord - This marvelous chateau began its construction under Francois I in 1519 and was completed until much later by Henri II, Charles IX and Henri III. 1800 - 2000 men worked on the construction during Francois I. Though this castle went through many owners, nobody actually made this place a permanent resident. Francois I himself lived in this place for 6 months. It was mainly used by the kings as for retreat or as a hunting lodge. There are no official records as to who the architect was. Legend has it that Leonardo da Vinci, then living at the Clos Lucé in Amboise, made several plans and models used for the construction of the chateau. It also has an extremely close tie to some of the projects by Domenico da Cortona, and Italian architect. During the reign of Louis XIV, the famous play by Moliere, Monsieur de Pourceaugnac and Le bourgeois Gentilhomme were first produced here.
Chenonceau - By building chateau Chenonceau on the Cher river in the 1513, Thomas Bohier razed the castle-keep and the FORTIFIED MILL of the Marques family only keeping the dungeon. It is sad that he never managed to see the finished castle and was completed by his wife and son. Later, it became crown property. Henri II offered this castle to his favourite, Diane de Poitiers. She then decided to have a bridge built, linking the castle to the right bank of the river. This was done by Philibert de l'Orne, the resident achitect. Following the death of Henri II, Catherine de Medicis took over the ruling and forced Diane de Poitieirs to return the chateau Chenonceau to crown. During her reign and as the Queen mother, Catherine commissioned a great gallery to be built on the bridge.
Amboise - One of the first truly "royal" residences of its kind, chateau Amboise was built during the 15th and the 16th centuries on the orders of Charles VIII, Louis XII and François 1. Following in the footsteps of the great kings of France, you will discover a magnificent example of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Today, the Chateau still houses an exceptional collection of furniture which has been admirably preserved.
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Runs:
Weekly
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Duration:
1 Days
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Departs From:
Paris
Returns to:
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PICKUP POINTS
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Pick-up and return at the doorstep of your accommodation inside paris @ 630am
Once your reservation is done, please send us an e-mail informing us the precise name and address of hotel in Paris. If it is a private residence, please precise address and a local contact number. |
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Included in price
Meals
Hotel / Hostel Pickup
Admissions into the 3 chateaux are included
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Category:
Bus Tours
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Fitness Required
Moderate
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PARIS' TRIP
About Paris' Trip:
We organize and operate one of the most comprehensive line of sightseeing tours by airconditioned minibus in Paris, offering the widest range of day and night escorted tours :
Paris - Paris Panorama, Dinner Cruises, Moulin Rouge...
Giverny and the American Museum...
Loire Valley Castles
Our team of dynamic and experienced multilingual driver-guides welcome all year round guests from all over the world in the comfort of an air conditioned minibus at the doorstep of their downtown hotel.
Paris Trip's mission is to provide customer satisfaction of the highest kind. We are therefore continuously striving to perfect our services to attain the quality of service you deserve.
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