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Wine tasting tour in Loire Valley with castle visits and lunch

Paris, France

Wine tasting tour in Loire Valley with castle visits and lunch

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Overview

Duration

11h

Languages

English

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

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.

What to remember

Important info

Public transportation options are available nearby. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Those under 18 years of age will be offered a variety of nonalcoholic grape juices

What's included

Visit the Amboise castle and get to know its history with an audio-guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off. Wine tasting. Driver/guide. Air conditioned mini-van. Skip the line. Enjoy a delicious three course lunch at a local restaurant including starter main and desert

What's not included

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

Go Go Tours - Privat Segway Tours In Paris

Meeting Point

Important Information: Pickup and Drop-off Changes

Due to the Olympics, hotel pick-up and drop-off services will not be available during this period from July 18th to 26th. However, we have arranged a centralised pick-up location that is convenient and easily accessible for all participants.

Metro station Wagram in the 17th Arrondissement is very central and allows us to skip all the morning traffic with the direct access to the highway, we will meet all the clients near the restaurant Café Gabrielle located at 70 Av. de Villiers, 75017 Paris