3-Day Mt Saint-Michel and Loire Valley Castles with Optional Pick up

3-Day Mt Saint-Michel and Loire Valley Castles with Optional Pick up

Explore Normandy and the châteaux of France’s Loire Valley on this 3-day tour from Paris. Visit famous Mont St-Michel and tour the Abbey with your guide. Travel deep into the château country of the Loire Valley and visit beautiful castles like Château de Chambord and the Château du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci lived. Hear of the history and heritage of these spectacular mansions during your tours. This easy excursion from Paris is a wonderful way to see more of France. Overnight accommodation and comfortable coach transport are included.

Itinerary

Day 1: The Bay of Mont Saint-Michel

Stop At: Place des Pyramides, Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France
Depart Paris and head through the Normandy countryside to the historic Mont St-Michel.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Abbaye du Mont-Saint-Michel, Bp 22 Au sommet du village, 50170 Mont-Saint-Michel France
Enjoy a guided tour of the interior of the Abbey
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Baie du Mont St Michel, 50170 Mont-Saint-Michel France
3 course Lunch with view of the Mont st Michel.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fortifications du Mont-Saint-Michel, 50170 Mont-Saint-Michel France
Then explore the streets and alleyways in your own free time and soak up the atmosphere at your leisure.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Office de Tourisme d'Angers, 7 Place du President Kennedy, 49100, Angers France
Departure for Angers. Overnight stop at the hotel in Angers, accommodation 4* hotel.

Meals included:
• Lunch: 3 course Lunch with view of the Mont st Michel
Accommodation included: Day 1: Overnight at the hotel in Angers, accommodation 4* hotel


Day 2: Langeais, Amboise, Clos de Lucé & Villandry

Stop At: Chateau de Langeais, Place Pierre de Brosse, Langeais France
Visit the nearby Château de Langeais, originally a medieval castle. Langeais saw violent conflict in the 10th century and, following its destruction during the Hundred Years’ War, was rebuilt in the 15th century by King Louis XI. Today this beautiful building serves as one of the finest examples of late-medieval architecture in the world.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chateau d'Angers, 2 Promenade du Bout du Monde Rue du Château, 49100, Angers France
Depart Angers after a buffet breakfast at your hotel and drive out toward Amboise. Stop first to take in views of the impressive Château d'Angers — a 9th-century château overlooking the Maine River —
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Office de Tourisme Amboise Val de Loire, Quai du General de Gaulle, 37400, Amboise France
before continuing on through the historic communes of Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault and Saumur to the town of Amboise where you will enjoy a little free time for lunch (own expense).
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci, 2 rue du clos Luce, 37400, Amboise France
In the afternoon, explore the nearby Château du Clos Lucé, where the painter Leonardo da Vinci lived between 1516 and 1519. Clos Lucé, as it’s known locally, is now a museum dedicated to da Vinci and houses over 30 models of the various machines he invented. A copy of the Mona Lisa — his best-known painting — also hangs within the château.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chateau de Villandry, 3 rue Principale, 37510 Villandry France
Continue onward to stroll around the immaculately-manicured gardens of the Château Villandry. Marvel at the gardens’ seasonal colors and symmetry, and enjoy capturing their beauty on camera.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tours, france, 37000 Tours, France
Head onward to visit the historic town of Tours for dinner.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast at the 4* Hotel
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Day 2: Overnight at the accommodation 4* hotel in Tours

Day 3: Chenonceau, Cheverny and Chambord

Stop At: Château de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux, France
After breakfast, depart Tours for a guided visit of the Château de Chenonceau, widely considered the most famous in the Loire Valley. The extraordinarily beautiful Château de Chenonceau was built in the early 16th century and its 4 arches span the length of the Cher River. Learn of its impressive history and architecture from your guide and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chateau de Cheverny, 41700 Cheverny France
Continue onward to the Château de Cheverny and lunch. The Château de Cheverny has been in the same family for six centuries and boasts elegant interior, grand salons and a fine antique collection. It underwent major renovations in 1768 and the results can still be enjoyed today.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Chateau de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France
Your final visit is to the opulent Château de Chambord, the very largest in the Loire Valley. With its ornate French Renaissance architecture and imposing stature, the Château de Chambord impresses throughout. It was built in the early 16th century to serve as a hunting lodge for King Francis I of France, and to show off his considerable wealth. Take a tour of the château and learn of its amazing history from your guide.

Depart Chambord at 4.30pm for the 2.5-hour journey back to Paris, where your 3-day Mont St-Michel and châteaux tour will come to an end.

Sample Menu:

Main course:
• Salmon accompanied by rice and vegetablesDessert:
• Apple pie

Drinks:
• 1 bottle of cider or mineral water for 6 people
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Lunch: 3 course lunch at Cheverny including drinks
No accommodation included on this day.