From Amboise: Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau & Wineries

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ID: GYG198088-307921
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Country: France

Duration: 08:30 hours


Description

Visit the remarkable gardens of Villandry and the must-see Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. In the afternoon, enjoy a Loire Valley wine tour and meet the wine producers.
Meet your guide at 9:00am in front of the Tourism Office in Amboise and let's start the day!

First, with a visit to the Château d'Azay le Rideau, true jewel of Renaissance architecture with its building of exemplary order, its history mixed between the 16th century and the 19th century will not leave you indifferent.
Your passionate guide will accompany you on all the visits and will share with you the stories of the estate.

Then, arrival at the Château de Villandry, a jewel of French heritage built during the Renaissance. Your guide will accompany you through the remarkable formal gardens of Villandry, of breathtaking beauty and delicacy. He/She can also show you some of the best views to get the perfect picture.
You will admire with your guide the vegetable garden, the maze, the 1500 trees surrounding the property...

At 2.00PM, you're off to Vouvray, a beautiful wine area!
Meet a genuine French winemaker in a charming family-run estate! Visit the traditional wine cellar (bring your coat, it can get cold in the cellar !) . During the two visits, you will certainely improve your knowledge on wines. The main grape variety of Chenin blanc allows the production of elegant white wines, dry, sweet or sparkling!

Afterwards, you will be driven back to Amboise, where your tour will end at 6:00pm.

Highlights

  • Visit the must-see Château de Villandry and its unique gardens
  • Discover Azay-le-Rideau, one the jewels of the Loire Valley
  • Learn everything about Loire Valley wines and discover its vineyards
  • Explore two wineries in the Vouvray region and meet wine producers

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The Tourist Office of Amboise, Quai du Général de Gaulle, 37400 Amboise.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.