Vice Versa France Travel invites you to discover the Loire Valley like a living novel, with exclusive services and fully personalized support. Our agency creates tailor-made stays that transform each trip into an exceptional odyssey, revealing the secrets of the castles, vineyards and historical treasures of this legendary region.
Discovering the Loire - The French Art of Living
Your adventure starts with a personalized welcome at Charles de Gaulle Airport, where your private driver awaits you for a serene transfer to the majestic Loire Valley. Let yourself be carried away through the changing landscapes that herald the entrance into a world where time passes differently. Upon arrival, the doors of an exceptional chateau-hotel or a charming residence will open for you, combining historic elegance with contemporary comfort. This first day, a smooth transition between your daily life and the French way of life, prepares you for the wonders that await you in this cradle of royal history.
A royal immersion in the heart of Chambord
Immerse yourself in history and elegance by discovering Chambord Castle during an exclusive private tour. A masterpiece of the Renaissance, this architectural gem reveals its secrets in a majestic setting. Enjoy a local lunch with refined flavors, enhanced by a regional food and wine pairing. For an unforgettable experience, let yourself be tempted by a hot air balloon flight, offering an enchanting view of the landscapes of the Loire Valley.
Château de Chenonceau and an immersion in the genius of the Renaissance
Wake up for an exceptional day beginning with a private visit to the majestic Château de Chenonceau, where your guide will reveal the secrets of this architectural masterpiece. After a refined lunch celebrating local flavors, your steps will take you to the Château du Clos Lucé in Amboise, the last home of the universal genius Leonardo da Vinci, whose visionary spirit still permeates the place. The Renaissance gardens will invite you on a contemplative stroll among the master's inventions, before concluding this day with a private tasting in a centuries-old cellar in Amboise, where the greatest wines of the Loire will reveal their subtle aromas to you under the tufa vaults.
Elegance and flavors in the heart of the Loire Valley
Let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the Château de Villandry, where a private visit with a botanist will reveal the secrets of its sumptuous Renaissance gardens. Then, head to a Vouvray wine estate not far from here. In the afternoon, dive into the fascinating world of troglodyte cellars, where you will be introduced to the subtleties of the emblematic sparkling and dry wines of Vouvray. An exceptional day between lifestyle, history and sensory pleasures.
Chinon, between medieval heritage and great Loire wines
Immerse yourself in history by exploring the Royal Fortress of Chinon accompanied by a local guide, with exclusive access to the towers and the very walls of this monument steeped in history. Meet passionate winemakers from Chinon and Bourgueil during a private visit to a prestigious estate.
Royal history and wine treasures of Saumur
Discover the exceptional Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, one of the largest in Europe, during a private tour revealing the heritage of the Plantagenets and the elegance of its monastic architecture. Then dive into the world of the great reds of Saumur-Champigny with an exclusive tasting in a winery, where Cabernet Franc reveals all its complexity and elegance.
Elegance and softness of Anjou wines
Immerse yourself in history with a guided tour of the majestic Château de Brissac, the highest castle in France, followed by a tasting of the estate's wines. Explore the prestigious hillsides of Layon, an exceptional region for great sweet wines such as Quarts de Chaume. Back at the hotel, treat yourself to a moment of pure well-being with a massage or a wine therapy treatment, for absolute relaxation.
Valley of the Kings
Leaving the Loire, you will carry in your hearts a week of wonder, full of the secrets of castles and the echoes of a thousand-year-old history. Your luggage is now the silent guardians of our discoveries: a few precious memories, photos and emotions that go far beyond simple travel.
