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Tour of Chateaux de Villandry & Azay-le-Rideau + Loire Winery

Join us to discover two of the most beautiful châteaux of the Loire Valley on this tour of the châteaux of Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau, including a winery visit and wine tasting. Tour of Chateaux de Villandry & Azay-le-Rideau + Loire Winery.

  • 9 hours
  • 10Superb | 1 review
  • Open on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Join us to discover two of the most beautiful châteaux of the Loire Valley on this tour of the châteaux of Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau, including a winery visit and wine tasting.

Tour of Chateaux de Villandry & Azay-le-Rideau + Loire Winery

At the indicated time, we will meet at the chosen meeting point and start the tour of the Loire Valley. The first stop is the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, located on the Indra River. Here, we will learn about its history and construction, exemplifying the French Renaissance.

Next, we will explore the important rooms and gardens of Azay-le-Rideau and discuss significant historical events.

We will then proceed to the Château de Villandry, where we will visit its gardens and viewpoints for views of the Loire Valley.

After the visits, you will have an hour of free time for lunch in the area, with recommendations from your guide. Following lunch, we will head to a family-owned local winery to explore its vineyards and learn about winemaking in the Loire Valley, concluding with a wine tasting.

Finally, we will return to the starting point and end the tour after 9 hours of sightseeing.

Meeting points

When booking, choose from the following meeting points in Amboise or Tours:

In front of the tourist office at Quai du Général de Gaulle 37400 in Amboise: at 9 amIn front of the tourist office at 78 Rue Bernard Palissy in Tours: at 9:30 am

Included

  • Transport by minibus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Admission to Chateau d'Azay–le–Rideau
  • Admission to the gardens of Chateau de Villandry
  • Visit to a winery with a wine tasting

Not included

  • Food

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