Region
in Loire Valley & Bordeaux
Heritage & History
Towns & Villages

Uncover every hideaway and detail of the Loire Valley and Bordeaux UNESCO heritage sites.

Taste typical regional food at your hosts’ table and stay at Bed & Breakfasts with comfortable rooms and unique atmospheres.

 

Includes

12 nights in premium B&Bs that we personally selected for you
Car Rental with automatic transmission & full insurance coverage, for 10 days
Includes Activities (computed)
Great Activities to meet and interact with local French people
A «Table d’Hôtes» home-cooked dinner, with your Hosts and other travelers
Peace of Mind knowing you can contact us while in France
Printed Guidebook with customized itineraries, maps, activities & visits
Train TGV High Speed train from Bordeaux back to Paris
FJFY App your whole trip at your fingertips
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David
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Duration
13 days
Price
US$ 5 380
Per traveler, including taxes,
based on double occupancy.
The Loire Valley & Bordeaux UNESCO sites tour
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Step by step

Paris Loire Valley Bordeaux

The Loire Valley Castles & Gardens

  • From Paris, drive about 3 hours and spend the first 4 nights in a lovely B&B nestled in a green valley. You are located between Amboise and Chenonceau and will enjoy a warm welcome from your lovely hostess, who is also a great cook. For you to discover the local gastronomy, you will spend a late afternoon cooking with her some typical Loire Valley recipes - then you will enjoy a convivial dinner at your hosts' table. 
  • From here, explore all the marvels of the Loire Valley: the castles of Chambord and Chenonceau, Chaumont or Villandry gardens and the old city of Amboise. Included in this itinerary is an Electric Bike rental for a day. You will explore, at your own pace, the nature, villages and castles along the river. No worries, the path along the Loire river is totally flat!
  • On the 5th day, you will follow the Loire River downstream to your second B&B where you will stay 3 nights in an intimate boutique hotel in the same street as one of the Loire Valley’s finest Renaissance castles, with restaurants and cafés just a short stroll away.
  • We also plan for you to enjoy a delicious cheese and wine apéritif right at a family-run goat farm, for an authentic taste of local life and Loire Valley flavors.
  • Travel through small villages nestled in rolling hills, stop over for wine tastings or to wander about outdoor markets and savor local specialties. 
 
 
Paris Loire Valley Bordeaux

Bordeaux Wines & History

 
  • Your tour continues on to the Bordeaux region for 2 nights in an elegant 18th-century home surrounded by vineyards, just a 15-minute walk from the heart of Saint-Émilion, with a peaceful garden and pool to unwind after a day of exploring. 
  • In a famous wine estate very near your B&B, we have planned a special private tour for you: after visiting the estate from the vineyards to the cellars, learning about the different grape varieties and wine-making process, you will enjoy a picnic lunch and tasting in a gorgeous setting. 
  • End your trip with 3 nights inside the gates of Bordeaux UNESCO city, a wonder of the 17th century. You will return the rental car upon arrival to the city as you will no longer need it. 
  • Then, stay in a typical reconverted and charming chai (wine cellar), in the heart of the lively up-and-coming district of Bordeaux Unesco city - walking distance to restaurants and nice quality shops. You will be welcomed by a lovely hostess, in a peaceful atmosphere.
  • Built along the banks of the Garonne river, the opulent merchants' homes are very specific to Bordeaux. The rise of colonial trade together with the growth of the wine industry contributed to the amazing expansion of the Gironde region during the 18th century. You will find everything: from the museums to the bustling night life in Bordeaux. Also, bear in mind that Bordeaux's Sainte Catherine Street is the longest shopping street in Europe
  • On your last day, we plan for you to get on a high-speed TGV train back to Paris. First class tickets are included in this trip.

 

This trip promises to be a memorable one!

Activities included

cooking workshop with Valérie

Loire Cooking Workshop

Spend a late afternoon with Valérie who trained in gastronomic restaurants. You will prepare a main course and a dessert, then you'll enjoy a savory dinner with your hosts. 

Biking in the Loire Valley

Biking day in the castle's country

Spend a day on an Electric Bike at your own pace and discover many castles nestled in the nature. Enjoy a nice picnic with wine. We have tested several itineraries so you can chose depending on your mood and what you would like to see.

Goat Cheese Farm visit

Cheese Farm Aperitive

We also plan for you to enjoy a delicious cheese and wine apéritif right at a family-run goat farm, for an authentic taste of local life and Loire Valley flavors.

wine tasting st emilion

Tour a St Emilion Winery

Visit a wine estate near St Emilion with a private English speaking guide. After the tour, you will enjoy a picnic lunch together with a tasting of different wines from the estate.

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