TASTE THE CHARMS OF :
THE LOIRE VALLEY, NORMANDY AND BRITTANY THROUGH A MINI " TOUR DE FRANCE "

This five day trip will allow you to discover some of the most splendid monuments of our country. For your pleasure, we will not only let you discover a multitude of grandiose Chateaux, manor houses, cathedrals but also the seaside and country-side.

 

Monday : CHENONCEAU, AZAY-LE-RIDEAU, VILLANDRY
After a morning greeting at the rail station of the city of TOURS, we will be on our way to Chenonceau, the most romantic château of the Loire area. After a lunch break, we will visit Azay-Le-Rideau , in its idyllic setting on the Indre river. We will end the day with a leisurely visit to Villandry, extremely famous for its gardens, " à la française " ( in french design ) before the check-in at your hotel in Amboise.

Tuesday : MONT SAINT MICHEL
Let us go to Mont Saint Michel ! ! ! All along the way, we will discover the varying country-side landscapes of the Touraine and Normandy. Upon arrival, you will enjoy the fresh seafood of the last tide. Then, full of energy, you will go to the top of the rock to visit the splendid Abbey of Saint Michel. The rest of the afternoon will be all yours to discover narrow medieval streets and houses. You will have enough time to do some shopping or simply enjoy the panorama and the sea air. You will also spend your second night in an hotel located in the bay.

Wednesday : SAINT-MALO
After your breakfast, we will leave for Brittany. On the road, following the ocean, we will pass through Cancale : the french oyster capital. Then, we will spend the rest of the morning in Saint-Malo. This city has twelve centuries of maritime history and is famous for its medieval streets and impressive ramparts. ( visit of the city's museum : " Histoire du pays Malouin " ). Here you will be able to try the famous buckwheat " crêpes "
( pancakes ). Afterwards we will use the rest of this afternoon to return to Amboise.

Thursday : CHARTRES, BLOIS
The fourth day will allow you to discover one the most famous cathedrals in France, Chartres, known for its sublime stained glass windows. After lunch, we will visit Blois, favourite château of " Catherine de Médicis.". This château regroups four major styles of architecture of the region ( Gothic, high Gothic, Renaissance and Classic ).

Friday : CHAMBORD, AMBOISE, CLOS LUCE, WINE TASTING
The last day you will follow the life of François the 1st beginning in the morning with a tour of Chambord. This Renaissance splendor is set in a vast forest with hundreds of chimneys rising from its roof. After lunch, you will visit the Royal Château of Amboise, main residence of François the 1st. You will also visit the Clos Lucé, manor house of Leonardo da Vinci where he spent the last three years of his life. A visit of a local wine cellar with a wine tasting will be held before the drive back to the rail station where our discovery ends in late afternoon.

Trip fee includes :

  • An expert English, French speaking tour director.
  • 3 nigths in AMBOISE all accomodation in double room
  • 1 nigth in MERCURE MONT SAINT MICHEL *** all accomodation in double room
  • 4 breakfasts
  • 4 set dinners ( without wine )
  • Entrances to :Chenonceau , Azay-le-Rideau,Villandry ( gardens) , Abbaye du Mont Saint Michel, Musée de la Ville de Saint Malo, Cathédrale de Chartres, Blois, Chambord, Amboise, Clos Lucé
  • One wine tasting and cellar visit
  • Transport by deluxe air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Maximum 8 Participants per vehicle.

Our prices 2003 are available. please, do not hesitate to contact us.

 

  • N°1 : LA BRECHE **
  • N°2 : LE BLASON **
  • N°3 : NOVOTEL *** ( air conditioning and swimming pool ).
  • N°4 : LE CHATEAU DE PRAY ****
  • N°5 : LE CHOISEUL **** ( air conditioning and swimming pool )

 

booking

After booking your tour with ACCO-DISPO, you will have to reserve your accomodation at :

And the hotel of your choice in AMBOISE with your ACCO-DISPO reference number at

It is strongly recommended to do the booking at least one month prior the beginning of the trip. A minimum of 2 Persons is required for this tour in : January, February, March, November, December. During the other months, a minimum of 3 Persons will be required. During low season, the program could be slightly modified.