Après-midi Clos Lucé et Château royal d’Amboise

Château d'Azay-le-Rideau (visit: 1h) Jewel of the Renaissance, built in 1518, a symbol of architectural elegance. Château and gardens of Villandry (visit: 1h) Renaissance gardens among the most beautiful in France and 18th-century interior.

An afternoon and 3 châteaux for this excursion by minibus through the emblematic sites of the Loire Valley. Departing from Tours, you will discover the following gardens and châteaux: The gardens de Villandry (45 mins), with its 3-level water garden, multicoloured garden and decorative ornamental garden with its multicoloured checkerboard pattern, Château de Rigny-Ussé (1 hr), the inspiration for Charles Perrault's Sleeping Beauty. Château de Langeais (1hr), built in the middle of the 15th century, which marks the opening to the Renaissance while retaining its feudal character. Afternoon operated by Touraine Evasion.

A day to visit the 3 châteaux of Amboise and the not-to-be-missed Château de Chenonceau. Departing from Tours, you will head for Amboise to discover: Château de Chenonceau (visit & lunch: 3h15): majestically set on the Cher, this masterpiece of the French Renaissance is famous for its elegant arches spanning the river and its gardens set in breathtaking natural surroundings. Lunch at leisure in the château's restaurants or in the village. Château Royal d'Amboise (visit: 1h30): majestically overlooking the Loire Valley, the château combines medieval splendour with Renaissance elegance, testifying to its historic role as the residence of the kings of France and a place of artistic creation. Clos Lucé (visit: 1h30): the former residence of Leonardo da Vinci, is a place steeped in history where you can discover the fascinating world of the Italian genius through his inventions, his works and his magnificent gardens. Morning tour operated by Touraine Evasion.