Half-day excursions

Half day tour excursion in Azay-le-Rideau (1h00), Villandry (1h00) with Touraine Evasion. Departure and return at Tourist Office of Tours from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm. Excursion in english. Audioguides free of charge only available in the minibuses.

We will start our discovery by visiting the Chateau of Chenonceau, also known as the « Ladies’ Chateau » which was embellished by famous women, such as Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. This elegant structure built on the river will mesmerize you with its unique Renaissance architecture, furniture and gardens that will make you daydream. We will finish our excursion by the visit of the Royal Chateau of Amboise, which was Francis the 1st’s main residence. With its Gothic and Renaissance styles, the chateau will make you fall in love its panoramic view on the valley. And you must not forget about the St. Hubert’s chapel, where Leonardo da Vinci rests in peace.

We will start our discovery with Acco Dispo by visiting the Chateau of Ussé - known as the "Sleeping Beauty’s Castle”, which inspired Charles Perrault. This property is a combination between Gothic and Renaissance architectures, as well as an expansion done in Classic style. We will finish our afternoon with the visit of the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, its elegant facades are like a jewel trapped between sky and river. You will discover its 500 years old framework, as well as furniture and tapestries from different periods, in the living rooms.

Half day tour excursion in Clos Lucé (1h00) and the Royal castle of Amboise (1h00) with Touraine Evasion. Departure and return at Tourist Office of Tours from 9:30 am to 01:00 pm. Excursion in english. Audioguides free of charge only available in the minibuses.