Chateaux de Villandry & Azay-le-Rideau Tour + Loire Winery

Embark on a journey to explore two of the most stunning châteaux in the Loire Valley with visits to Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau. Additionally, you will uncover the fascinating world of the region's renowned wines.

Activity Overview

At your selected starting location, we will gather at the designated time to commence an intriguing exploration of the Loire Valley. Are you ready for an adventure? Let’s begin!

Our adventure kicks off at Château d'Azay-le-Rideau, gracefully positioned on an island in the Indre River. After admiring its remarkable exterior, we will venture inside to take in the exquisite furnishings and decorations of the rooms. This is a truly mesmerizing destination!

Following this, we will proceed to our second castle for the day: the Château de Villandry, another gem of the French Renaissance. Upon our arrival, we’ll wander through its enchanting vegetable gardens, navigate the maze, and admire the water features within the estate. We will reveal some lesser-known viewpoints that offer spectacular perspectives of this remarkable property.

After our castle explorations, you will have an hour to enjoy lunch in the vicinity. Once you are refreshed, we’ll transition to the splendid Vouvray wine region.

We will visit a delightful family-owned winery, where we will tour the traditional vat room and the historic underground cellars, originally carved out for stone quarrying in the 10th century, now repurposed for aging and storing wine. In the Amboise area, we’ll discover the diverse array of wines crafted here, including whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling varieties.

Ultimately, we will return to our departure point, wrapping up the tour after 9 hours of discovery.

Meeting Locations

During the reservation process, you may select from the following meeting spots in Amboise or Tours:

• In front of the tourist information center at Quai du Général de Gaulle 37400 in Amboise: at 9 am
• In front of the tourist information center at 78 Rue Bernard Palissy in Tours: at 9:30 am