Loire Valley getaway – EN | Blois Chambord – Loire Valley Tourist Office

The programme of the stay

DAY 1

12H30

LUNCH AT THE GRAND VÉLUM AT THE DOMAINE DE CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRE

Served in an elegant green house, the menu has been specially designed on the theme of the garden festival by culinary designer François-Xavier Bogard.

12H30

FREE TOUR OF THE CHÂTEAU DE CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRE

About forty metres away. Former property of Catherine de Médicis in 1552 and her rival Diane de Poitiers. In 1875, the princes of Broglie acquired it and turned it into a true princely residence.

FREE TOUR OF THE INTERNATIONAL GARDEN FESTIVAL AT THE DOMAINE DE CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRE

Islands of greenery are entrusted to landscape gardeners to express their vision of the festival’s annual theme. These are veritable tableaux of flowers and plants, accompanied by ornamental structures designed for strolling through – a captivating experience.

17H00

WELCOME TO DOMAINE DE RABELAIS IN ONZAIN

Winegrowers from father to son since 1720, the Chollet family owns a vineyard on the southern slopes of the Loire, opposite the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire.
Visit the winery and the family museum and taste Touraine-Mesland AOC wine.

18H30

CHECK-IN AT THE HOTEL
DINNER AT THE RESTAURANT

1/4 wine and coffee

DAY 2

BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL

10H00

GUIDED BOAT TRIP ON THE CHER, CLOSE TO THE CHATEAU OF CHENONCEAU

A relaxing moment where you’ll learn about the local inland waterways and their locks, and the river’s natural environment. The highlight of the trip is passing through the arches of the majestic Château de Chenonceau.

12H00

LUNCH AT THE AUBERGE LE PRIEURÉ WITH SIEUR SAUSIN, EXPERT IN HISTORICAL CUISINE, IN A RENAISSANCE ATMOSPHERE

On the menu

1/4 wine and coffee

Herb flan on a bed of salad
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Octopus confit with Amboise wine and clove carrot purée
or
Salmon aumônière with basil and leek trédura
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Pear with bitter orange and island vanilla
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Pineapple compote with allspice and butter biscuit

©Chateau Du Clos Luce 3|Léonard de Serres

14H30

SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF THE CHÂTEAU DU CLOS LUCÉ IN AMBOISE

Inhabited by Leonardo da Vinci for the last three years of his life, the château has preserved many of its rooms and traces the inventions of the Italian genius. The gardens feature giant machines that you can try out.

Period of validity

From 19/04 to 01/11/2026

From276 €per person

Price based on 25 people

Free driver

The price includes