VILLANDRY:
The gardens of Villandry are a brilliant example of the art of landscaping during the Renaissance era, as they combine the creativity of Italian landscaping genius, which was introduced to France by Charles VIII, and the ornamental traditions of French gardeners.
AZAY le RIDEAU:
Honoré de Balzac referred to Azay-le-Rideau as a facetted diamond rising out of the Indre River and considered as being one of the gems of the Loire Valley. Lunch (not included) in the old town of Azay le Rideau
CHENONCEAU:
The most well-known and graceful of all the Loire Valley castles.It stretches over the river Cher in a harmonious natural backdrop of water, greenery
and gardens and together with the elegance and the originality of its architecture it gives it is an exceptionally beautiful site. Return to Saint Pierre des Corps railway station for your first class leisure train to Paris Austerlitz Train no 8346 Departs 05.20PM (1720) Arrives 06.30PM (1830)
Please note entrances to properties visited are not included.
The Gardens of Villandry
