Villandry Châteaus, Garden Tour, & Lunch, Tours

Enjoy exploring the chateaus of the Loire Valley with visits to the Villandry castle and gardens and a charming, family-owned palace for lunch.

The excursion starts at Chateau de Villandry, a Renaissance jewel ranking high in French heritage. During a tour of the castle, you'll experience what life in France was like back in the 18th century. Your guide will lead you through all the rooms of the chateau, with plenty of thrilling anecdotes to share. One of the highlights will be the exploration of Villandry's gorgeous formal gardens, a beautiful and delicately manicured landscape. A local expert will share all their knowledge of this garden à la Française and reveal hidden corners from where you'll enjoy the best views of the grounds. The ornamental kitchen garden, the Maze, the classical water garden—you'll surely enjoy it all!

After a short drive, you'll reach the Chateau de L'Islette, a private chateau still inhabited by the French family who inherited this historic property. Be prepared for a very unusual visit, as your guide will take you to all the house rooms, including the most intimate ones like the master bedroom, the kids' corner, the family kitchen, and even the bathrooms. If you're lucky, you may even meet your French hosts and chat about their daily life in this 21st-century castle! 

After the visit, enjoy a lovely lunch near the bank of the river, in the chateau's park. Sip Loire Valley wine, perfectly matching a selection of tasty local products.

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