Loire Valley and its Chateaux Self Drive (Paris - Orleans - Blois - Amboise - Tour)
❮Loire Valley and its Chateaux Self Drive (Paris - Orleans - Blois - Amboise - Tour)
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This 9 night sample itinerary includes:
- Flight into and out of Paris
- Hotel for 2 nights in Paris
- Rental Car for 8 days
- Hotel for 1 night in Orleans
- Hotel for 2 nights in Blois
- Hotel for 1 night in Amboise
- Hotel for 2 nights in Tour
- Hotel for 1 night in Paris
Driving Time
Paris - Orleans: 1 hour 36 mins. approx.
Orleans - Blois: 49 min approx.
Blois- Amboise: 32 mins. approx.
Amboise- Tour: 29 min approx.
Tour - Paris: 2 hr 32 mins. Approx.
Explore France as you enjoy some of its most iconic cities along the famous and beautiful Loire Valley!. Visit Paris (the romantic City of Lights; shopping, dining, museums), before heading to Orleans, then continue to Blois (a hillside city on the Loire River, is the capital of the Loir-et-Cher department in central France), Amboise and end in Tours. Combine these destinations with a rental car.
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Paris
Day 1Arrive to Paris
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Orleans
Day 3Arrive to Orleans
Overnight in OrleansDay 4Departing from Orleans
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Blois
Day 4Arrive to Blois
Overnight in BloisDay 5Overnight in BloisDay 6Departing from Blois
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Amboise
Day 6Arrive to Amboise
Overnight in AmboiseDay 7Departing from Amboise
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Tours
Day 7Arrive to Tours
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Paris
Day 9Arrive to Paris
Overnight in ParisDay 10Departing from Paris
France
France remains one of the worlds most talked-about and written-about destinations. Whether the romance of Paris sweeps you off your feet or you fall gently for the relaxed life of Provence, France is a place for lovers, and will leave you spellbound. Paris is undoubtedly one of the world's great cities, with enough monuments, museums, restaurants, theatres and shows to last a lifetime. The northern provinces of Normandy and Brittany are steeped in history while the Loire Valley is world famous for its châteaux.
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Paris
Paris is regarded as one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, and for good reason. The city assaults the senses, demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted, and smelled. Gaze at impressive monuments and savor its gourmet cheeses, chocolates, wines, and seafood. Paris is relatively small as capitals go, with many of its major sights and museums within walking distance of each other. A world of discovery awaits in every hidden corner and at all the famous sites, there is so much to explore.
Visit the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jardin des Tuileries, Latin Quarter, Avenue des Champs Elysees, Musee d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Sacre Coeur, and so much more! -
Orleans
Only an hour away from Paris, Orleans is the capital of the Loire Valley and is famous for two reasons - Joan of Arc and the many Chateaux in the region. An important settlement by the time of the Roman conquest, the city sealed its place in history in 1429 when Joan of Arc relieved the city from attacks by the Burgundians and the English, a key turning point in the Hundred Years War. Six centuries later, the Maid of Orléans still has a powerful hold on the French imagination!
Enjoy the Parc Floral de la Source, Saint Croix Cathedral, Place du Martroi, Charlemagne Island, the historic center, the Fine Arts Museum, Hotel Groslot, and so much more! -
Blois
Blois, a hillside city on the Loire River, is a piece of living history, with cobblestone streets and restored white houses with slate roofs and red brick chimneys. Some of its 'streets' are mere alleyways that were originally laid out in the Middle Ages, or lanes linked by a series of stairs. The city is famous for its chateau, which is like an illustrated storybook of French architecture. The Château Royal de Blois is a former royal palace with ornate chambers featuring paintings and sculptures from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Explore Château de Blois, Beaux-Arts Museum, Fondation du Doute: Museum of Contemporary Art, Maison de la Magie (House of Magic), Rocher de la Vierge, Historical Museum, tour Beauvoir, take a boat ride on the Loire River, visit nearby chateaux in the Loire Valley, enjoy the many gardens, and so much more! -
Amboise
Amboise is a charming medieval town on the banks of the Loire River, fourteen miles east of Tours. Today, a small market town, it was once home of the French royal court and the birthplace of French Renaissance. Leonardo da Vinci spent his last years here. Château d'Amboise is a15th-century château, a combination of Gothic and Renaissance styles, often associated with Charles VIII. Other important sights are the Hotel de Ville dating from around 1500, the Tour de l'Horloge and the Church of St. Denis.
Explore the Château de Chenonceau, Château at Amboise, Château de Clos Lucé at Amboise, Gardens of Château Gaillard, The Domaine Royal de Château Gaillard, The Parc Leonardo da Vinci, The Gardens of Amboise, and so much more! -
Tours
Situated at the confluence of the Loire and Cher rivers, Tours is an excellent base for visiting the region's magnificent châteaux. The original home of the French language and the 'art de vivre', Tours has a modern, lively center with a thriving university. Experience the city's charm by visiting the old quarter, the cathedral, Saint-Gatien, whose flamboyant Gothic facade is flanked by towers with 12th-century bases and Renaissance tops, as well as the Touraine Wine Museum, the fine-arts museum, and Plessis les Tours.
Explore the Old Quarter and Pilgrims, Place Plumereau, Priory Saint-Cosme, Saint-Gatien Cathedral, La Psalette Cloisters, Saint-Martin Basilica, Botanical Garden of Tours, Museum of the Compagnonnage, markets, châteaus, and so much more! -
Paris
Paris is regarded as one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, and for good reason. The city assaults the senses, demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted, and smelled. Gaze at impressive monuments and savor its gourmet cheeses, chocolates, wines, and seafood. Paris is relatively small as capitals go, with many of its major sights and museums within walking distance of each other. A world of discovery awaits in every hidden corner and at all the famous sites, there is so much to explore.
Visit the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jardin des Tuileries, Latin Quarter, Avenue des Champs Elysees, Musee d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Sacre Coeur, and so much more!
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Visit the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jardin des Tuileries, Latin Quarter, Avenue des Champs Elysees, Musee d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Sacre Coeur, and so much more!
Enjoy the Parc Floral de la Source, Saint Croix Cathedral, Place du Martroi, Charlemagne Island, the historic center, the Fine Arts Museum, Hotel Groslot, and so much more!
Explore Château de Blois, Beaux-Arts Museum, Fondation du Doute: Museum of Contemporary Art, Maison de la Magie (House of Magic), Rocher de la Vierge, Historical Museum, tour Beauvoir, take a boat ride on the Loire River, visit nearby chateaux in the Loire Valley, enjoy the many gardens, and so much more!
Explore the Château de Chenonceau, Château at Amboise, Château de Clos Lucé at Amboise, Gardens of Château Gaillard, The Domaine Royal de Château Gaillard, The Parc Leonardo da Vinci, The Gardens of Amboise, and so much more!
Explore the Old Quarter and Pilgrims, Place Plumereau, Priory Saint-Cosme, Saint-Gatien Cathedral, La Psalette Cloisters, Saint-Martin Basilica, Botanical Garden of Tours, Museum of the Compagnonnage, markets, châteaus, and so much more!
Visit the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Jardin des Tuileries, Latin Quarter, Avenue des Champs Elysees, Musee d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Sacre Coeur, and so much more!