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Monet’s Garden & Châteaux of the Loire Valley
Channel your inner royalty as you explore a selection of France’s most magnificent châteaux and charming towns on this delightful rail holiday. Visit the home of Claude Monet and stand on the bridge to admire the world-famous water lilies. Head through the beautiful Loire Valley to the charming town of Blois and discover the impressive Château de Chenonceau. Let the remarkable architecture of the Palace of Versailles take your breath away and enjoy a visit to Château de Chambord in charming Amboise. This fascinating holiday offers the perfect insight into where artists, aristocrats and architects drew their inspiration from!
Tour Includes
- 6 nights hotel with continental breakfast
- 4 evening meals
- Selected drinks with evening meals (a glass of wine, beer or soft drink)
- Return Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Paris
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
7 days from £1,495pp
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We journey aboard the Eurostar from London St. Pancras International to Paris where we meet our coach for the transfer to our hotel in the Meudon Forest. Relax and enjoy dinner this evening.
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After breakfast we travel by coach to Paris and enjoy a panoramic tour, where we will pass some of the city’s iconic sites, including the Eiffel Tower and the Champs Elysees. Don’t forget your camera as there will be photo stops along the way! We continue to the quaint village of Giverny, home to Claude Monet for over 40 years. The gardens here are among the finest in France and the inspiration for many of his great works, particularly the lily pond with its famous green Japanese bridge and weeping willows. We return to the hotel and enjoy dinner this evening.
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After breakfast we visit the Palace of Versailles, the most extravagant of châteaux, befitting the ego of Louis XIV. Our included entrance lets you see the palace’s most famous places: the Hall of Mirrors, Grand Apartments of the King and Queen, and the King’s Bedchamber. You’ll also have time to explore the magnificent gardens! We return to the hotel for dinner.
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After breakfast, we board our coach and drive to the opulent baroque Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. The château was built between 1658 and 1661 and inspired King Louis XIV to build the lavish Palace of Versailles. With extensive grounds, beautiful tapestries and paintings, and a 350-year history, this magnificent château is recognised as a National Historic Monument of France.
After our included visit, we continue to the Loire Valley and the charming town of Blois where we will stay for three nights. Enjoy an included dinner this evening.
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Blois is a charming town in the heart of the Loire Valley, famous for its magnificent castles and rich cultural heritage. This morning, we embark on a walking tour in the company of a local guide where you can admire the royal Château de Blois, a masterpiece of French architecture (entrance not included). We also explore the old town, where you can find quaint houses, cosy cafés, and historical monuments.
There’s free time to explore Blois before we join our coach and travel to the Château de Chambord for an afternoon visit.
The Loire’s largest building, Chambord is the symbol of the power of King Francois 1, who transformed this ancient hunting ground into one of the most beautiful châteaux. We return to our hotel where you have a free evening to eat in one of the many restaurants in Blois.
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After breakfast, we travel by coach to the town of Amboise which not only boasts a royal château, but is also where Leonardo da Vinci lived from 1516 until his death in 1519. You’ll have free time to explore at your own pace.
From here, we continue by coach to Château de Chenonceau, perhaps the most distinctive of all the Loire châteaux, and a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture which spans the Cher River. Learn about the influential women who resided here, including Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici, and discover the treasures inside, such as the room of Five Queens and the living room of Louis XIV. This evening is free for you to dine out at leisure.
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After breakfast, we transfer by coach to Paris and join the Eurostar for the journey back to London St. Pancras International.
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Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the 4-star Best Western Plus Paris Meudon Ermitage and three nights at the 4-star Mercure Blois Centre.
Best Western Plus Paris Meudon Ermitage
The 4-star Best Western Plus Paris Meudon Ermitage is set in a half-timbered building in the Meudon Forest and is just 10km from Château de Versailles and 16km from central Paris. The hotel has free Wi-Fi throughout, a fitness centre, sun terrace, bar, breakfast room and restaurant. Bedrooms are modern and have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities and a mini bar.
Hotel Facilities
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- 4 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Sauna or Steam Room
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- TV
- Safe Box
- Air Conditioning
- Fridge
- Free Wifi
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- Gym
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- Bar
- Restaurant
- WiFi Available
Mercure Blois
The 4-star Mercure Blois Centre is ideally situated on Quai Saint Jean, just a 5-minute walk from the old town, the Chateau Royal and Saint Louis Cathedral. The hotel has a fitness centre, wellness area including indoor heated pool, a sauna, steam room and hot tub. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel plus there’s a bar and restaurant too. All bedrooms are air-conditioned and have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as tea and coffee making facilities.
Hotel Facilities
Need further information? Fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can
General
- 4 Star
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Sauna or Steam Room
Room
- TV
- Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
- Safe Box
- Non-Smoking Rooms Available
- Shower or Bath
- Telephone
- Free Wifi
Food & Drink
- Vegetarian Meals
- Gluten Free Meals on Request
Accessibility
- Disabled Rooms Available
Service
- Room Service Available
- 24 Hour Front Desk
Hotel
- Swimming Pool
- Bar
- Restaurant
- WiFi Available
Holidays by Rail
Step aboard Eurostar at London St Pancras for a fast and comfortable journey to mainland Europe. On arrival in Amsterdam or Brussels, you will then join connecting services for your onward journey.
Overnight stays in Central London can be arranged as Eurostar departure times are generally early morning and return arrival in the evening, which our Holiday Advisors would be pleased to arrange.
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