France - La Loire: Valley of the Kings Family Adventure
Trip Length: 8 days/7 nights
Price: $3,698 ($780 single supplement) Children: $2,958 to $3,328
Dates:
Jul 10 2010 - Jul 17 2010
Aug 14 2010 - Aug 21 2010
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France - La Loire: Valley of the Kings Family Adventure Itinerary
(Host City: Paris, France / Tours, France)Day 1: Versailles
Day 2: Blois
Day 3: Amboise
Day 4: Loches
Day 5: Azay-le-Rideau
Day 6: Azay-le-Rideau
Day 7: Tours
Day 8: Tours (departure)
Quotes From the Field:
“I just loved the guides, and how organized everything was. All of the details were taken care of.”
Melissa Ottenjan - Bonita Springs, FL
France Family - La Loire: Valley of the Kings
Nothing sparks a child’s imagination like the medieval castles of the Loire!
From castles to kings to vintage cars, this 8 day Loire Valley adventure is a recipe for family fun.
Crisscross at a leisurely pace through vast forests, lush vineyards, fields of sunflowers and quiet villages. Pedal to King Francois I’s Chateau de Chambord and count the staircases in the grandiose 440-room estate. Marvel at the lifelike King Charles VII and Anne of Brittany wax figures at the Chateau de Langeais. Ride to Le Clos Lucé in Amboise, the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci, and check out his countless inventions, including the predecessors to the modern-day hang glider and parachute. Explore Chateau de Chenonceau, perched gracefully over the Cher River, opt for a gentle kayak along the Vienne River and ooh and ahhh over the vintage car collection at Musée Dufresne.
By night, savor a delicious local meal and raise a glass of world-renowned wine to another day of family fun in the Loire Valley.
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Distinctive Accommodations:
8 days/7 nightsNight 1: Hotel le Versailles
Located in the heart of the Royal Town, Hotel le Versailles is only a few steps away from restaurants, the market, shops and the Royal stables. A haven of quietness, this elegant hotel combines tradition and modernity with courteous service.
Night 2: Hotel Mercure
Located in the center of Blois facing the Loire River, Hotel Mercure is just a five-minute walk away from a the old part of Blois and 10 minutes from the chateau and the Maison de la Magie house of magic. With modern architecture, the hotel features the Quai St Jean restaurant, as well as a bar, swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam bath.
Night 3: Chateau de Pray
Resembling a tower-flanked castle on the Rhine, Chateau de Pray lies in the heart of the prestigious Loire Chateaux Region. This 16th century Renaissance chateau houses antlers, hunting trophies, and a paneled drawing room with a fireplace and a collection of antique oils.
Night 4: Hotel George Sand
Located close to the medieval city, the park garden and river, Hotel George Sand combines charm, history and comfort. This hotel boasts well appointed and modern guestrooms that are equipped with all the essential amenities to ensure you utmost comfort.
Nights 5 & 6: Hotel le Grand Monarque
In the heart of La Vallee des Rois, a registered UNESCO world heritage site, sits Hotel le Grand Monarque. This hotel-restaurant offers you a charming stay and relaxation. During your stay, you will discover its enchantment, great comfort, an art of living, and genuine French cuisine.
Night 7: Chateau de Beaulieu
Recognized for the beauty and charm of its 18th-century architecture, Château de Beaulieu has been named a Monument Historique. The rooms of this are beautifully decorated in charming French style. You’ll be a few steps away from the banks of the River Loire, and close to the lovely old town of Saumur.
A few more reasons why you've gotta go…
1. The cars: Musee Automobile de la Sarthe auto museum, is the result of over 100 years of car collecting and features some of the rarest and most beautiful automobiles in the world.
2. The gardens: The well-maintained and manicured outdoor spaces include lush medicinal, aromatic, herbal and vegetable gardens as well as parterres, orchards of trained fruit, labyrinths, cloisters, rose gardens, canals and lakes.
3. The Mini Castle Park: After you’ve seen your share of castles, villas and châteaux, see them again in miniature. This park in Amboise contains over 40 miniature models of the country's most famous châteaux.
4. The Loire River Bridge: An impressive masonry bridge designed and built by Jacques Gabriel in 1717, who was the royal architect.
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