Paris and The Loire Valley by Train (Orleans - Blois - Tours)
❮Paris and The Loire Valley by Train (Orleans - Blois - Tours)
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This 12 night sample itinerary includes:
- Flight into and out of Paris
- Hotel for 3 nights in Paris
- Train from Paris to Orleans
- Hotel for 2 nights in Orleans
- Train from Orleans to Blois
- Hotel for 3 nights in Blois
- Train from Blois to Tours
- Hotel for 3 nights in Tours
- Train from Tours to Paris
- Hotel for 1 night in Paris
Enjoy the real France while as you discover the beauty of The Loire Valley. From Paris (the City of Lights and the world`s most visited capital); enjoy the countryside by taking trains between these destinations along The Loire Valley (rich in both history and architecture, with picturesque villages, Romanesque and Gothic buildings, magnificent fairy-tale like castles (chateaux), exquisite gardens, and unforgettable wine). In this region, visit: Orleans (capital of the "Loire Valley Centre Region", and best known as one of the cities visited by Joan of Arc); then, Blois (renowned for its magnificent Renaissance chateaux created by French Kings in the 15th and 16th centuries); and Tours (with its gothic cathedral Saint-Gatien, with 12th-century bases and Renaissance tops); before to get back for one last stay in the french capital; Paris.
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Paris
Day 1Arrive to Paris
Overnight in ParisDay 2Overnight in ParisDay 3Overnight in ParisDay 4Departing from Paris
Transportation to next city by: Train - Paris to Orleans -
Orleans
Day 4Arrive to Orleans
Overnight in OrleansDay 5Overnight in OrleansDay 6Departing from Orleans
Transportation to next city by: Train - Orleans to Blois -
Blois
Day 6Arrive to Blois
Overnight in BloisDay 7Overnight in BloisDay 8Overnight in BloisDay 9Departing from Blois
Transportation to next city by: Train - Blois to Tours -
Tours
Day 9Arrive to Tours
Overnight in ToursDay 10Overnight in ToursDay 11Overnight in ToursDay 12Departing from Tours
Transportation to next city by: Train - Tours to Paris -
Paris
Day 12Arrive to Paris
Overnight in ParisDay 13Departing 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! -
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 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!