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Mont Saint Michel and the Loire Valley Castles in 2 days

The Mont Saint Michel : The Mont-Saint-Michel abbey, one of the most beautiful "Wonders of the West", stands in the middle of a huge bay in Normandy, swept by the highest tides in Europe. This fabulous architectural achievement of the Middle Ages is on the World Heritage List of UNESCO. Since then, the island and its magnificent abbey keep welcoming visitors by the millions.

The Loire Valley castles : The Loire Valley is a World Heritage Site which conceals more than 50 beautiful castles. It had been during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries the seat of royal power, and the scene of an unprecedented artistic revival to which contributed the greatest artists of the time, such as Leonardo da Vinci. In this region of arts and pleasures, you will discover so captivating castles and gardens.

Recommended program : Private tour of Mont St Michel and the Loire Valley castles in 2 days - Duration : 48h

This tour includes :

  • Your chauffeur-guide in French, English, or Spanish (other languages on request)
  • All transportation costs, fuel, tolls, parking
  • Entrance tickets and audio guides for the castles
  • One night in a 3-star hotel and breakfast
  • The visit with audio guides of the Abbey of Mont Saint Michel

This service does not include :

  • Lunches and dinners (We can arrange reservations)
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses and tips

Highlights of the tour :

  • The comfort of a private tour with pick-up at your hotel
  • An all-inclusive service
  • Your trilingual chauffeur-guide, expert in the sites of Mont Saint Michel and the Loire Valley Castles
  • One night in a 3-star hotel, breakfast included
  • Unforgettable panoramas
  • A visit at your own pace and customizable
  • Audioguides included for visits to Chenonceau and Chambord
  • Customize your tour, for example, we can offer a visit to Clos-Lucé instead of Cheverny

Your program

Departure : For an optimized getaway and visit, departure is scheduled at 7:15 AM from the location of your choice in Paris*
*For any pick-up or return outside Paris, a supplement is required

DAY 1 :

  • From your hotel, you will leave Paris to reach Mont Saint Michel. Your chauffeur-guide will drive you onto the island by crossing the drawbridge and ramparts. He will introduce you to the small medieval town with its 15th and 16th-century houses.
  • After your lunch in the heart of Mont Saint Michel, you will explore the Romanesque and Gothic abbey with your tablet, at your own pace. You can then continue to stroll through the town's streets, or follow your chauffeur-guide for a walk on the path around the Mont, facing the sea. Away from the many visitors, you can then immerse yourself in the mystery of this historical place.
  • Your departure from Mont Saint Michel is scheduled around 4:30 PM, with an arrival in Tours around 7:30 PM to check into your hotel.

DAY 2 :

  • You will leave your hotel for Château de Chenonceau, a jewel of Renaissance architecture also known as the « Château des Dames ».
  • Then you will head to Château de Cheverny, for the small story, Hergé found inspiration in the famous Moulinsart castle to illustrate Tintin comics.
  • For lunch, our guides can advise and direct you to a wide choice of restaurants.
  • You will finish at Château de Chambord, considered the largest and most majestic of the Loire Valley Castles, this gem of the Renaissance was built at the request of François I.
  • You will leave Chambord with an expected arrival at Paris around 7:30 PM.

The order of visits may be modified depending on traffic conditions.

You would like a fully customized private tour : contact us

Prices

  • 2099 € for 1 to 2 persons
  • 2599 € for 3 persons
  • 2699 € for 4 persons
  • 2879 € for 5 persons
  • 3199 € for 6 persons
  • 3499 € for 7 persons
  • 3699 € for 8 persons

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France Private Tour invites you to discover the Loire Valley Castles and the last home of Leonardo da Vinci at the Clos-Lucé castle on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of his death ... You can also visit the park dedicated to him as well as his tomb located at the Amboise castle.

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