Loire Valley Wine Tours:
Visit France's most romantic castles and taste great wines

"It was a truly special experience to meet personally with winemakers in the Loire Valley and
learn about their wine making operations.  The food was spectacular . . . I really felt that I had gotten
a “true” Loire Valley experience.  Mary K. is an outstanding wine expert and tour host."
-- Kathy Merchant, Cincinnati, OH, Loire Valley tour.

Known for its majestic royal chateaux and great red and white wines, the Loire Valley is a favorite destination for wine lovers visiting France.  Visiting the royal castles like Chenonceau, Chaumont (left) or the impressive Chambord Castle is like taking a walk back into the greatest moments of France's history.  From the fairytale-like Azay le Rideau to the imposing Chateau d'Angers with its medieval Tapestry of the Apocalypse and the magical gardens of Villandry, there is a castle for every taste and fantasy.  The Loire boasts a large variety of fine wines - red, white, sparkling and dessert - and you'll taste the best of them at the finest producers of Vouvray, Chinon, Bourgeuil, Savennières or Côteaux du Layon,  Fabulous Michelin-starred dining (including the excellent local goat cheeses!) awaits you, as well as accommodations fit for a king; for example, the magnificent 4-star Chateau d'Artigny (owned by cosmetics giant François Coty) or the country manor elegance of the 15th century Relais & Chateau hotel, Chateau de Noirieux.  The Loire Valley is a perfect destination for those who want to add wine country touring to a visit to Paris or elsewhere in France.

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Customized Private Tours of the Loire:  Our exceptional tour planning service
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See sample accommodations in the Loire Valley.

Some possibilities for your customized private tour: *  Private guided tours at beautiful historic castles like Chenonceau,    Azay le Rideau, Chambord, Chaumont, Saumur or Angers *  the sumptuous gardens of Villandry or La Bourdaisière *  the Clos Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's final home *  fabulous meals at some of the Loire's best restaurants, from casual    to Michelin-starred *  Tours and tastings at the best wineries of the region in world-renowned     appellations like Vouvray, Chinon, Bourgeuil, Anjou or Savennières *  luxury lodgings at Chateau d'Artigny, former home of cosmetics giant    François Coty, the romantic 15th-century Chateau de Noirieux (Relais    and Chateaux), or any of the other fantastic chateau-hotels of the region *  Fontevraud Abbey and the tomb of Richard the Lionhearted *  expert guidance by your personal wine expert host, to enhance your    understanding of the region, its wines, history and culture.

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