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Escape to Chateau Country OCTOBER 16 - 23, 2021
Château de Fontainebleau Recreation of Leonardo Amboise
da Vinci’s Workshop
Escape to Chateau Country
OCTOBER 16 - 23, 2021
Discover the lovely Loire Valley and see why it was an ideal setting for kings and
nobles to build their beautiful country homes. replicas of his inventions are scattered DAY 5: C HENONCE AU, while learning about this world-famous
throughout the house and gardens. MUSHROOM C AV E automobile race. As we draw closer
DAY 1: F LY TO PA R IS light lunch before exploring the Tonight we enjoy a welcome dinner After our fascinating morning, a local & LOC A L CHEESE to Paris, a stop to visit Chartres
We board our trans-Atlantic flight beautiful chateau of Fontainebleau. at our hotel where we settle in for guide takes us on a short walking tour A morning visit brings us to pictur- Cathedral is sure to astound you. A
to Paris This UNESCO World Heritage Site four nights. L,D through the winding village streets. esque Château de Chenonceau, UNESCO World Heritage site, Chartres
began as a hunting lodge for Louis The afternoon is yours to find lunch beautifully spanning the River Cher. Cathedral is an example of high
DAY 2: F ONTA INEBLE AU VII. Francois I and Napoleon greatly DAY 3: A MBOISE in a charming local bistro, shop the Learn about the rich history of French Gothic architecture complete
In Paris, our French guide meets us influenced what we see today. Here, Today we explore the village of streets of Amboise, walk up to the with soaring spirals, flying buttresses,
this property from its Renaissance
at the airport who will enhance our along with the restored rooms, you Amboise in depth. In the morning, castle, or stroll along the river. This and an impressive rose window. Late
origins to a hospital during WWI
enjoyment of the Loire Valley with will be able to explore exhibits dedi- we visit Clos Lucé, the final home evening we enjoy a Renaissance afternoon, arrive at our Paris hotel for
and escape route from Vichy France
insight into the local culture. On our cated to Napoleon. Later this after- of Leonardo da Vinci. Walk through dinner with all of the trimmings. B,D a restful night at leisure. B
during WWII. We stop for lunch in
way to the village of Amboise, we noon we travel to Amboise located rooms recreated to the period when
a restaurant with true local flavor
refresh ourselves with an included on the banks of the Loire River. Leonardo was in residence. Many DAY 4: V ILLESAV IN & before visiting a mushroom cave
DAY 7: PA R IS
CH A MBOR D After a full breakfast buffet, the
to see how mushrooms are grown
Our day starts with a visit to Château day is yours to explore this beautiful
for sale in local markets. There
Chartres Cathedral Paris Villesavin, the 16th-century estate of are over 1,000 varieties of French
city. Our French guide will offer
Jean le Breton, entrusted by Francois a city tour or you may explore on
cheese, each region boasting their
I for the building of Chambord. Learn your own. Your Tour Director is
local varieties. At the small cheese
what it takes to maintain this intact available to assist in planning your
producer, Fromagerie Moreau,
estate including a beautiful restored day for making it truly memorable.
we learn how he makes his cheese
chapel. Also located on the property This evening, we enjoy a beautiful
and have an opportunity to taste
is a wedding museum displaying illuminated dinner cruise on the
some cheeses paired with local
wedding traditions in France during Seine River and take in the “City of
wines. This evening we relax and
the 19th and early 20th centuries. Lights” ablaze in all her glory! B,D
enjoy dinner on our own. B,L
Next we visit Château de Chambord.
It was built as a hunting lodge for DAY 8: FLY HOME
DAY 6: MUSEUM OF THE Fly home with memories to cherish
Francois I. Walk through gorgeous 24 HOURS OF LE
formal gardens, see a double helix from our time in Chateau Country. B
M A NS & CH A RTR ES
staircase reputedly designed by the
C ATHEDR A L
brilliant Leonardo da Vinci, and
Today we bid farewell to our home in
much more. We enjoy a sumptuous
Amboise and travel back to Paris. On
lunch and local wine tasting before
the way, we visit the Museum of the AC T I VE
we journey back to the hotel. This
24 Hours of Le Mans. View Bentleys, AC T I V I T Y L E V E L
evening enjoy dinner on your own. B,L
Ferraris, Fords, Porsches and more Refer to General Information for details
Explore Beautiful Châteaus
Witness historical landmarks, elegant decor, and picturesque landscapes.
Your Experience Includes
Our unmatched Holiday Advantage includes ALL
accommodations, admission to attractions, motorcoach Flights
transportation, baggage handling at hotels, professional Motorcoach
1 2 3 # of Overnights
Tour Director, and local guides, plus airfare, fuel surcharges,
government fees, and airport & departure taxes.
2 Paris
Chartres
A fully-refundable deposit of only $200 per person will Fontainebleau
Le Mans
reserve your space and prices are guaranteed upon
receipt of the deposit. Call us today at 888-554-5208. Chambord
Amboise 4
Villesavin
Chenonceaux
Château de Chenonceau Earn a $100 Holiday Vacations Travel Credit FRANCE
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12 Excellent Meals Featuring Attractions & Highlights Price Per Person
• Holiday Vacations Welcome Dinner • Château de Fontainebleau ALL AIRFARE INCLUDED!
© Domaine national de Chambord, Leonard de Serres
Double...............$5399 per person
• Lunch at Château de Chambord with • Château du Clos Lucé
Single...................6099 per person
local wine tasting • Amboise walking tour Triple subject to availability
• Farewell Dinner on Illuminated Seine • Free time in Amboise
River Cruise A valid U.S. passport is required for
• Château Villesavin all U.S. citizens. Passport cards and
B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner enhanced driver’s licenses are NOT
• Château de Chambord
acceptable.
• Château de Chenonceau
Deposit: $200 per person
All Accommodations Featuring • Mushroom Cave Guaranteed Price: Your price is
• 4 nights at the Novotel Amboise guaranteed upon receipt of your deposit.
• Cheese & wine tasting at
• 2 nights at the Millennium Hotel Fromagerie Moreau Final Payment: July 13, 2021
Château de Chambord Paris Opera • Museum of the 24 Hours of
Full refund 96 days prior to departure
Le Mans
• Chartres Cathedral Departure Points
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• Leisure time in Paris or
Call for the nearest applicable
join our guided city tour
departure airport
Château du Clos Lucé Local Cheese
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Attractions & Highlights
Delight in local cheese & wine tasting, racing automobiles, and an evening cruise.
Cheese & Wine Tasting
at Fromagerie Moreau
Moreau cheese dairy has special-
© Domaine national de Chambord, Leonard de Serres
ized in manufacturing traditional
goat cheeses since 1904 and is
well known in the region. Learn how
this award-winning cheese is pro-
duced and enjoy a tasting of fresh
cheeses paired with local wines.
Museum of the 24 Hours
of Le Mans
Since 1923, endurance racing in
Europe has revolved around the
town of Le Mans. The museum
showcases Bentley, Ferrari, Jaguar,
Ford, Porsche, Matra, Audi legend-
ary cars along with collectibles,
dozens of films, and archive photo-
graphs of the races.
©Rémi Blomme
Illuminated Seine River
Cruise
Discover why Paris is called the
City of Light as you glide past
illuminated monuments, bridges,
buildings, and Notre Dame. A Seine
River cruise is truly an exciting
journey through history and culture
offering stunning views of iconic
Parisian landmarks.
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