Loire Valley Private Tours

The Loire is chateau country: a broad, sandy river with Renaissance palaces and royal hunting lodges strung along it, and vineyards making sauvignon, chenin and cabernet franc. It sits close enough to Paris to follow on directly from the capital and Versailles, and far enough to feel entirely rural. Goat’s cheeses, rillettes and cool cellar-aged whites are the local table. Spring and early autumn are the kindest seasons.

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FRENCH ROYAL JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY & WINE

French Royal Journey Through History & Wine

A perfect trip to discover fundamental elements of French culture, including fancy castles and wines

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Introduction to Loire Valley

The Loire is chateau country: a broad, sandy river with Renaissance palaces and royal hunting lodges strung along it, and vineyards making sauvignon, chenin and cabernet franc. It sits close enough to Paris to follow on directly from the capital and Versailles, and far enough to feel entirely rural. Goat’s cheeses, rillettes and cool cellar-aged whites are the local table. Spring and early autumn are the kindest seasons.

  • Renaissance chateaux and royal hunting lodges along the river
  • Loire wines: sauvignon, chenin blanc and cabernet franc
  • Easy rail link from Paris and Versailles
  • Tuffeau cellars cut into the valley sides
  • Goat’s cheeses, rillettes and river-valley cooking

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