Wine tasting tour in Loire Valley with castle visits and lunch
Paris
11 hours
Easy
Private
Overview
The history of the Château d'Amboise dates back to the 11th century, when
the Count of Anjou built the castle on the promontory, surveying the Loire River, as a defence strategy. Between the 15th and 16th centuries , under the orders of Charles VII, Louis XII and Francois I, the castle was refurnished. Its magnificent facade can be attributed to Charles VIII and Francois I, and their love for Italian art and style. It was because of this passion for Italian art that Francois I invited Leonardo Da Vinci to come and reside in Amboise as his first painter, architect and engineer. Da Vinci arrived in 1516 and spent the remaining three years of his life living and working in the nearby Chateau du Clos Lucé (connected to the royal chateau by an underground passage). Leonardo Da Vinci died in Amboise and was buried in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert (on the ramparts of the Chateau d'Amboise).
Visit few wineries and enjoy a delightful 3-course lunch during this wonderful tour.
the Count of Anjou built the castle on the promontory, surveying the Loire River, as a defence strategy. Between the 15th and 16th centuries , under the orders of Charles VII, Louis XII and Francois I, the castle was refurnished. Its magnificent facade can be attributed to Charles VIII and Francois I, and their love for Italian art and style. It was because of this passion for Italian art that Francois I invited Leonardo Da Vinci to come and reside in Amboise as his first painter, architect and engineer. Da Vinci arrived in 1516 and spent the remaining three years of his life living and working in the nearby Chateau du Clos Lucé (connected to the royal chateau by an underground passage). Leonardo Da Vinci died in Amboise and was buried in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert (on the ramparts of the Chateau d'Amboise).
Visit few wineries and enjoy a delightful 3-course lunch during this wonderful tour.
Enjoy a delicious three course lunch at a local restaurant including starter main and desert
Wine tasting
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Skip the line
Visit the Amboise castle and get to know its history with an audio-guide
Air conditioned mini-van
Wine tasting
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Skip the line
Visit the Amboise castle and get to know its history with an audio-guide
Air conditioned mini-van
Gratuities
Pick-up places
No pick-up places
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Those under 18 years of age will be offered a variety of nonalcoholic grape juices
- Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
- We will let you know your pick up time day prior to the tour. Also please be aware that if your address is not showing up that is not a problem. Make sure to leave that information with us and we will sort your pick up out!
Public transportation nearby
Infant seats available
798.00
Capacity: 1-15
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