Blois Trip Overview
Eat. Drink. Love.
Based in the royal city of BLOIS, we welcome you to our charming 19th century Maison Bourgeoise for a journey back in time. Our accommodation (French breakfast included) is the central point from where we will stroll around.
Eat: Enjoying Michelin-star restaurants, taking in splendid views of the Loire and its castles.
Drink: Sylvain GAMARD is a 3rd level WSET graduate with expertise in wine. Wander in the vineyards of the greatest, where you will be explained the wine process, proper wine selection and tasting. It’s an opportunity to discover some hidden gems you’ll want to take back home!
Love: A stay on the banks of the Loire must include visits to the largest castles! Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, but also the gardens of Chaumont, Villandry, and many other wonders … we will narrate the History of France by its wines, which have been the main contributor to the Greatness of France.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Blois, France
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Blois, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Eat. Drink. Love.
Based in the royal city of BLOIS, we welcome you to our charming 19th century Maison Bourgeoise for a journey back in time. Our accommodation (French breakfast included) is the central point from where we will stroll around.
Eat: Enjoying Michelin-star restaurants, taking in splendid views of the Loire and its castles.
Drink: Sylvain GAMARD is a 3rd level WSET graduate with expertise in wine. Wander in the vineyards of the greatest, where you will be explained the wine process, proper wine selection and tasting. It’s an opportunity to discover some hidden gems you’ll want to take back home!
Love: A stay on the banks of the Loire must include visits to the largest castles! Chambord, Chenonceau, Amboise, but also the gardens of Chaumont, Villandry, and many other wonders … we will narrate the History of France by its wines, which have been the main contributor to the Greatness of France.
Itinerary
Day 1: Blois – Chambord – Cheverny
Stop At: Chateau Royal de Blois, 6 Place du Chateau, 41000, Blois France
This castle contains 4 big periods of architecture in 1 castle: Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance and Classical. The kings lived here for 250 years!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chateau de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France
Step in the famous hunting lodge of King Francis, and feel the immensity of 440 rooms, 82 staircases and 282 chimneys!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cheverny, Cheverny, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire
Wine tasting in Cheverny, taste the king’s favorite wine!
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Bracieux, Bracieux, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire
Chocolate factory visit and tasting!
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner: Guests are dropped off and picked up at a chosen restaurant in Blois. Dinner includes a 3 course meal & 1 glass of wine
Accommodation included: Overnight at our B&B. The whole stay is at our place, to avoid packing and unpacking every day!
Day 2: Chenonceau – Chaumont
Stop At: Chateau de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux France
Visit this castle built on top of the river Cher, with a 500 year long history! This is called the “Ladies’ castle”, come and discover why!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sambin, Sambin, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire
Goat farm visit and cheese tasting!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, 41150 Chaumont-sur-Loire France
Wander in the International Garden Festival and admire the castle from the 1470s!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mosnes, Mosnes, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire
Wine tasting and vineyard visit! White wines (Chenin Blanc and more rare grapes) and red wines (Gamay, Malbec)
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: Guests are dropped off and picked up at a chosen restaurant in Blois. Dinner includes a 3 course meal & 1 glass of wine
Accommodation included: Overnight at the B&B
Day 3: Amboise
Stop At: Le Chateau du Clos Luce – Parc Leonardo da Vinci, 2 rue du clos Luce, 37400, Amboise France
Discover the inventions of Da Vinci in his last house!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Chateau Royal d’Amboise, Montee de l’Emir Abd El Kader Montée de l’Emir Abd-el-Kader, 37400, Amboise France
Step in the famous castle from Charles VIII and visit the tombstone of Leonard Da Vinci!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Vouvray, Vouvray, Indre-et-Loire, Centre-Val de Loire
Wine tasting in a reputable winery making wine since 300 years! The tasting experience and view is amazing!
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: Guests are dropped off and picked up at a chosen restaurant in Blois. Dinner includes a 3 course meal & 1 glass of wine
Accommodation included: Overnight at our B&B
Day 4: Villandry – Azay – Chinon
Stop At: Chateau de Villandry, 3 rue Principale, 37510 Villandry France
Awake your senses in this Renaissance garden surrounding the 12th century castle!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, Rue Balzac, 37190 Azay-le-Rideau France
Built in 1518, this castle is one of a kind, symbol of the French Renaissance!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Couly-Dutheil, 12 rue Diderot, Chinon France
Wine tasting in Chinon of Cabernet Franc
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner: Guests are dropped off and picked up at a chosen restaurant in Blois. Dinner includes a 3 course meal & 1 glass of wine
Accommodation included: Overnight at our B&B
Day 5: Sancerre
Stop At: Menetou-Salon, Menetou-Salon, Cher, Berry, Centre-Val de Loire
Wine tasting in Menetou-Salon
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sancerre, Sancerre, Cher, Berry, Centre-Val de Loire
Wine tasting and Picnic in Sancerre, the most beautiful scenery in the region!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Le Chateau de Tracy, 58150 Tracy-sur-Loire France
Discover Sauvignon Blanc at its best in this Chateau which has been making wine since 1396!
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
