Major Villandry and Authentic Family Castle

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Enjoy the famous French Art de Vivre with the visit of 2 great castles: after majestic Château de Villandry - a must-see in the Loire Valley - discover one of the rare genuine castles from the 16th century still inhabited by its current owners: a French family, whom you may have a chance to meet. Two unforgettable experiences of a French life of luxury. Get into our minivan, off to the Loire castles!

During this morning, we will visit together two gorgeous castles: one must-see among all Loire Valley, and a charming and genuine family-owned castle. By the time you step in, this will just feel like home.

We start our visit at Château de Villandry, a Renaissance jewel ranking high in French heritage. During the tour, you will time-travel from Renaissance to life in France back in the 18th century. Our tour-leader will guide you through all the rooms of the chateau, with plenty of thrilling anecdotes and just one mission: make your day a fun adventure that you will always remember! One of the highlights will be the exploration of Villandry stunning formal gardens, a beautiful and delicately-manicured landscape masterpiece. Our local expert will share all his knowledge of this garden à la française, and will show you hidden corners from where you will get the best views of this remarquable site. The ornamental kitchen garden, the Maze, the classical water garden...Don't miss any detail!

En route for the next experience! On the way, keep your eyes wide open as you drive past Azay le Rideau, a real gem among all Loire Castles. Now is time for a different, more intimate atmosphere with the visit of a castle, Chateau de l'Islette inhabited by the French family who inherited this historical monument. Your guide knows them well and is allowed to tell you everything about all the rooms of the house. He will take you to the most intimate corners like the parent's bedroom, the kids' corner, the family kitchen and even the bathrooms! A real experience to tell your friends back home, especially if you get the chance to meet our charming French hosts.

Before leaving, let's share a nice aperitif with a Loire wine, perfectly matching our careful selection of tasty local products.

Meeting/pick-up point: Tourist office.
Duration: 4 hours.
Start/opening time: At 9am.
End/closing time: At 1pm.