Wine tasting tour in Loire Valley with castle visits and lunch

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11 hours
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1 - 8 guests
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Explore Loire Valley's chateaux heritage and savor fine wines. Visit historical castles, learn intriguing stories, and enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch on this immersive experience.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

The history of the Château d'Amboise dates back to the 11th century, when

the Count of Anjou built the castle on the promontory, surveying the Loire River, as a defence strategy. Between the 15th and 16th centuries , under the orders of Charles VII, Louis XII and Francois I, the castle was refurnished. Its magnificent facade can be attributed to Charles VIII and Francois I, and their love for Italian art and style. It was because of this passion for Italian art that Francois I invited Leonardo Da Vinci to come and reside in Amboise as his first painter, architect and engineer. Da Vinci arrived in 1516 and spent the remaining three years of his life living and working in the nearby Chateau du Clos Lucé (connected to the royal chateau by an underground passage). Leonardo Da Vinci died in Amboise and was buried in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert (on the ramparts of the Chateau d'Amboise).

Visit few wineries and enjoy a delightful 3-course lunch during this wonderful tour.

What You Get

Visit the Amboise castle and get to know its history with an audio-guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Wine tasting
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Good To Know

  • Those under 18 years of age will be offered a variety of nonalcoholic grape juices
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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Paris

Early in the morning, the driver will pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable air conditioned minivan and you will start your tour with nice stories surrounding the region of Loire, play an educational game to spice up you wine tasting experience . The first castle which you visit is Château de Amboise. it is one of the oldest and most beautiful castles in the France.
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
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Chateau Royal d'Amboise

The history of the Château d'Amboise dates back to the 11th century, when the Count of Anjou built the castle on the promontory, surveying the Loire River, as a defence strategy. Between the 15th and 16th centuries , under the orders of Charles VII, Louis XII and Francois I, the castle was refurnished. Its magnificent facade can be attributed to Charles VIII and Francois I, and their love for Italian art and style. It was because of this passion for Italian art that Francois I invited Leonardo Da Vinci to come and reside in Amboise as his first painter, architect and engineer. Da Vinci arrived in 1516 and spent the remaining three years of his life living and working in the nearby Chateau du Clos Lucé (connected to the royal chateau by an underground passage). Leonardo Da Vinci died in Amboise and was buried in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert (on the ramparts of the Chateau d'Amboise).
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
3

Marc Bredif Vouvray - Wine Cave

The last stop gives you an opportunity to discover of an emblematic French wines. Visit few wineries and meet the people that produce delicious drink follow them to the caves and hear the stories behind the production of this wine before heading back to Paris!
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

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Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Earliest available date: May 25, 2025
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