Shared Minibus Tours Day Tours from Paris Loire Valley Castles : The King's Road
Loire Valley Castles : The King's Road
The last step is Chambord for a visit of the castle.
Included:
Departure from and return to your hotel in Paris
Services of a driver guide
Visit of Amboise Castle
Lunch (drink included)
Visit of Chenonceau castle and its gardens
Visit of Chambord castle
Entrance tickets
Tour totally operated by minibus
Departure from and return to your hotel in Paris
CHAMBORD
This marvelous chateau began its construction under Francois I in 1519 and was completed until much later by Henri II, Charles IX and Henri III. 1800 - 2000 men worked on the construction during Francois I. Though this castle went through many owners, nobody actually made this place a permanent resident. Francois I himself lived in this place for 6 months. It was mainly used by the kings as for retreat or as a hunting lodge. There are no official records as to who the architect was. Legend has it that Leonardo da Vinci, then living at the Clos Lucé in Amboise, made several plans and models used for the construction of the chateau. It also has an extremely close tie to some of the projects by Domenico da Cortona, and Italian architect. During the reign of Louis XIV, the famous play by Moliere, Monsieur de Pourceaugnac and Le bourgeois Gentilhomme were first produced here.
Contents: from www.francebalade.com/blois/chambord.htm, www.castles.org, www.lvo.com
AMBOISE - The cradle of the Renaissance
One of the first truly "royal" residences of its kind, chateau Amboise was built during the 15th and the 16th centuries on the orders of Charles VIII, Louis XII and François 1. Following in the footsteps of the great kings of France, you will discover a magnificent example of Gothic and Renaissance architecture. Today, the Chateau still houses an exceptional collection of furniture which has been admirably preserved.
Contents & photo: from a brochure of Chateau Amboise.
Admissions and lunch with wine included.
From November 1st to March 31st, 2011: 6.45am on Monday and Friday
From April 1st, 2011 to October 31st, 2011: 06.45 am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
From November 1st, 2011 to March 31st, 2012: 06.45 am on Monday, Friday
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Loire Valley - Adult(s) |
198 Eur |
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Loire Valley - Child(ren) |
178 Eur |