Chateaux of the Loire ValleyJoin fellow Francophiles on a one week equestrian, gastronomical and chateaux tour of the beautiful Loire Valley and Paris. Sample wines at the hip La Belle Hortense and enjoy an exclusive welcome dinner of local fare at the highly acclaimed restaurant of Xavier Denamur. Lodge three nights at the lovely Le Bristol on the right bank and delight in a private tour of the Musee de L’Orangerie. Spend four nights at the Chateau de la Bourdaisiere in the heart of the Loire Valley and visit the amazingly beautiful and historic castles of Chenonceau,Chambord, Cheverny and Chateau d’Amboise. Enjoy a private tour of Leonardo da Vinci’s last home as well as sumptuous cuisine and sublime wine tastings each day. Float down the Loire in a private craft one afternoon, delight in fascinating displays of horsemanship at the Royal Stables at Versailles and the National Riding Academy of Saumur and celebrate in the Loire Valley at an intimate and exclusive dinner in a private chateau. |

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