Morning Tour to Villandry with Lunch at a Private Chateau

Enjoy a delightful morning visit to the elegant Chateau de Villandry and its unique gardens as well as a lovely private family-owned château. For lunch, savor a typical French picnic paired with local wine.

Experience

Highlights

• Visit and feel the intimacy of a family castle owned by a lovely couple
• Discover the elegance of Chateau de Villandry, combined with the charm of its outstanding gardens
• Feel the French Art de Vivre by having an typical French picnic composed of French delicacies and local wines

Full description

Meet your guide in front of the Tourist Office in Tours and travel by minivan to the Loire Valley. You will start your day at Chateau de Villandry, a Renaissance jewel ranking high in French heritage. Time-travel to life in France back in the 16th century. Your tour-leader will guide you through all the rooms of the chateau, with plenty of funny anecdotes. After that, discover Villandry's beautiful gardens as your local expert shares all his knowledge of and shows you hidden corners from where you will get the best views of the château.

Then, get back in the minibus for a short drive to the next stop: Chateau de l'Islette. This family-owned chateau is still inhabited today. Get ready for a very unusual visit, as your guide will take you to the most intimate rooms like the parent's bedroom, the kids’ corner, the family kitchen and even the bathroom! You may even get the chance to meet the owners who will share with their daily life in this house!  A unique souvenir!

After the visit, have a lovely lunch with your group, near the river in the park of the chateau. Enjoy a glass of local wine with tasty food from the region. An experience you will never forget. Arrive back in tours around 2:00 PM.

Includes

•     Entrance to the castles
•     Aperitif with local wines and delicacies
•     Friendly and professional local guide
•     Semi private tour in English and French (max. 8 people)
•     Transportation by minivan

What’s Not Included

•     Hotel pick-up and drop off
•     Tips and gratuities