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Paris• Blois• Tours• Le Mans• Chartres•
Paris
- Picturesque countryside
of the lush Loire Valley
- Beautiful, historic towns
of Blois, Le Mans and Tours
- Mediaeval castles of Chambord,
Cheverny and Azay Le Rideau
- Saumur Horse School, the
most prestigious in France
- Famous Notre Dame cathedral
of Chartres
- Romantic Paris
The Loire Valley, with its
pretty villages, Gothic churches, mediaeval castles and Renaissance
palaces, greets travellers with quiet charm. Known as the
‘Garden of France’, the landscapes of fields,
woods and water have inspired artists and writers for hundreds
of years. Add to it the region’s excellent food and
fine wines and you have all the ingredients for a superb holiday.
Day 1: Paris
Collect your rental car at the airport and drive to your hotel.
Afternoon is at leisure to acquaint yourself with this romantic
beautiful city.
Day 2: Paris —
Blois (321 kilometres)
Drive to the beautiful city of Blois, from where you can visit
nearby Chambord, Beaugency and Vendome with their stunning
castles. Overnight in Blois.
Day 3: Blois —
Tours (131 kilometres)
Visit the magnificently furnished Cheverny Castle, Chenonceaux’s
masterpiece and the quaint city of Loches before you stay
overnight in Tours.
Day 4: Tours and the
surrounding area (130 kilometres)
Drive through superb scenery to the 16th century castle of
Azay Le Rideau, and on to Bourgueil’s wine cellars,
the old city of Chinon and the beautiful city of Saumur, with
its prestigious national horse school.
Day 5: Tours —
Le Mans (250 kilometres)
Depart Tours to visit the monastery of Fontevraud Abbey dating
back to the 12th century and charming Angers city before you
stay overnight in Le Mans.
Day 6: Le Mans —
Paris (220 kilometres)
Explore the old city of Le Mans before driving to Chartres
to view the Notre Dame cathedral with its beautiful stained
glass windows. Stroll into the quaint old town before proceeding
to Paris for your overnight stay.
Day 7: Paris
Explore the famous sights of Paris – Eiffel Tower, Notre
Dame and the Louvre museum. Overnight in Paris.
Day 8: Paris
The morning is at leisure before you drop off your rental
car at the airport for your onward flight.
Total distance: 1,052
kilometres.
Tour available as:
Self-Drive – Includes
car and pre-booked 3 or 4 star accommodation.
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France