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

We'll meet at your selected meeting point at the designated time to start the 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 details of its construction, recognized as a prime example of the French Renaissance.

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

Next, we will visit the Château de Villandry, where we will enjoy the estate's gardens and learn interesting facts about the fortress. We will also ascend to viewpoints for scenic vistas of the Loire Valley.

After these visits, you will have one hour of free time for lunch, with recommendations from the guide. Following this, 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 to finish the tour after 9 hours of sightseeing.

Meeting points

For 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