We will start our day with Acco Dispo with the visit of the Chateau of Chaumont-sur-Loire - known for its International Garden Festival since 1992. Each year, internationally renowned landscape architects, compete on a specific theme. Before Catherine de Medici used this Chateau to evict Diane de Poitiers from the Chateau of Chenonceau, she and Nostradamus dwelled there. After the lunch break, we will get back to the Cher valley in order to visit 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 mesmerise you with its unique Renaissance architecture, furniture and gardens that will make you daydream. We will finish up our day with the visit of the Clos Lucé - a royal present from Francis the 1st to Leonardo da Vinci, where he spent his last 3 years of his life. You will enter his privacy as you roam his study, and will discover a large collection of models based on his sketches, as well as his bedchamber where he took his last breath at the age of 67.

Duration : 1j - Price : 220 euros Guided wine-tour to discover the exceptional diversity of Loire Valley wines with a local passionate guide from VinoLoire Wine tour company. This day tour include visits in great vineyards but also a gastronomic Pic-Nic in the vineyard (or at the winery) made from local products in a farm to table spirit.  9:00 am: Departure from the tourist office in Tours. Transport in a comfy and fully equipped Mercedes minivan. Visit in Vouvray vineyard Start your day with a first stop in the vineyard to learn about the vine-grower work Visit of an impressive rock hewn cellar used to age sparkling wine called “Méthode traditionnelle” Taste a large range of white and sparkling wines from a family estate in Vouvray This first will be paired with local cheeses (goat, sheep, cow cheeses, ...) Visit in Bourgueil vineyard Visit a second winery working organically  Enjoy the visit of this very different family estate Learn more about Bourgueil red wines and the different style of Cabernet Franc produce in this area Gastronomic Pic-Nic in the vineyard Enjoy your Pic Nic in the heart of the vineyard (or at the winery)  Meal prepared by a Chef using only local products : “Farm to table” style lunch Other wines from Bourgueil are included On your way, discover the quaint town of Chinon  Visit in Chinon vineyard Explore an outstanding underground cellar Very unique place made with "passion and heart" Taste a range of organic red and rosé wines from Chinon Wine tasting could be paired with other local products (charcuteries, rillons, ...) Around 6:30pm: Drop off at Tours tourist office

We will start our day with Acco Dispo following the Loire river to Amboise, where you will find on the top of a spur of rock, 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 with its panoramic view on the valley. you must not forget about the St. Hubert’s chapel, where Leonardo da Vinci rests in peace. After the lunch break in the old town, we will go towards the Sologne region in order to visit the Chateau of Cheverny which has been in the same family for more than 600 years. This beautiful classical edifice inspired Hergé’s Marlinspike Hall in ‘The Adventures of Tintin’ comics. We will finish our excursion with the breath taking Chateau of Chambord. Made of more than 400 rooms, 282 fireplaces, as well as more than 70 staircases, including the famous central double helical staircase, it was Francis the 1st’s hunting lodge. This architectural masterpiece is one of the largest Chateau in France, after Versailles. Thus, throughout the day, we will show you the beautiful French countryside landscapes and the Loire and Cher valleys.

Discover the châteaux of Chambord and Chenonceau and a wine cellar from Tours. Depart from the Tourist Office in Tours in an 8-seater minibus for an excursion including 3 visits. The castle of Chambord. More than 5 centuries after its construction, it still defies the imagination: 156 meters of facade, 56 meters high, 440 rooms... It is the dream come true of a young 25-year-old king: François I, who wanted to build the most sumptuous hunting rendezvous that history has bequeathed to us. Lunch in a restaurant in Chambord. IN THE AFTERNOON The castle of Cheverny, which served as a model for Hergé's Moulinsart. You'll be amazed by the richness and density of its furnishings and the authentic, refined charm of its decor. The castle of Chenonceau. Built in the 16th century, a true masterpiece of the French Renaissance, built on the peaceful waters of the Cher, "the Château des Dames" evokes the idea of perfect harmony between a nature made of water, air and greenery and a unique architecture, an invitation to grace.