Your private guide will lead you through its stone-walled buildings, delving into its unique history of housing both monks and nuns, with royal connections.
Discover the final resting place of the Plantagenet royal family, including Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine.
Learn about its transformation into a high-security prison during the French Revolution until the departure of the last prisoners in 1965.
Today, you will embark early in the morning for the hot air balloon lift-off, typically held near Château de Chenonceau, Amboise, or Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire, depending on the day.
Upon arrival, your balloon will be inflated and readied.
You'll board the basket, ascend into the air, and gracefully float as you witness the sunrise or sunset over the picturesque Loire Valley.
The Chateau de Chambord, the largest in the Loire Valley, epitomizes classic French Renaissance architecture.
Built in the early 16th century, its impressive size and vast parkland make it a standout.
Its 440 rooms and iconic double helix spiral staircase contribute to its allure, attracting numerous visitors eager to explore its grandeur, both inside and out.
Once the childhood home of Charles XIII, Château d’Amboise has transformed from a modest castle above the Loire River into a grand fortress with a striking Gothic façade.
Your guide will reveal the royal apartments of monarchs such as Charles VIII, Louis XII, and Francis I, while the expansive grounds offer panoramic views of the Loire Valley.
Visit Leonardo Da Vinci's final resting place, a guest of Francis I in 1516.