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Duration : 1 day

Type of trip : tourism, wine, gastronomy

Ideal for all travellers

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     ITINERARY

Morning
Arrival at the train station of Tours.
Head to Chenonceaux to visit the castle and its gardens. Lunch in the Orangery.

Afternoon
Trip along the banks of the River Cher. Visit a winemaker who produces AOC Touraine wine to taste some Sauvignon Blanc.
Back along the banks of the Loire to Vouvray. Visit a troglodyte cellar and learn about the different winemaking methods for Chenin Blanc.
Finish the day à la Française with a glass of fizz and petits fours on a terrace overlooking the River Loire.

     OTHER INFORMATION

The train station of Tours is 1 ½ hours from Paris by train.

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Duration : 1 day

Type of trip : tourism, wine, gastronomy

Ideal for all travellers

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     ITINERARY

Morning
Arrival at the train station of Orléans.
Then head straight to the Château of Cheverny for a visit to the castle followed by a light lunch.

Afternoon
Visit the Château of Chambord. On the way back, travel through the Sologne forest with its typical small villages, before joining the River Loire to head back to Orléans.
Stroll along the banks of the Loire and take a boat trip on a barge.
Wine tasting, with a chance to taste a full range of Loire valley wines. This will be the perfect opportunity for you to purchase a bottle of your favorite wine.

Accomodation in Orléans with a dinner in a gastronomic restaurant.

     OTHER INFORMATION

The train station of Orléans is 1h from Paris by train.