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

Join us to discover two beautiful châteaux of the Loire Valley: Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau, along with a winery visit and wine tasting.

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

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at your chosen meeting point and begin our tour of the Loire Valley. Our first stop is the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, located on the Indra River. Here, we will learn about its history and construction, recognized as one of the finest examples of the French Renaissance.

We will explore key rooms and gardens of Azay-le-Rideau and discuss significant events that occurred there.

Next, we'll visit the Château de Villandry to stroll through its elegant gardens and gather interesting facts about the fortress. We will also ascend to the viewpoints for panoramic views of the Loire Valley.

After these visits, you'll have one hour of free time for lunch; your guide will recommend nearby options. Following lunch, we will visit 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 after a 9-hour tour.

Meeting points

When booking, you can select one of 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