Monet's Garden, The Loire Valley and Fontainebleau

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Palace of Fontainebleau and garden of colourful flowers in France

Lily pond at Monet's Garden in Giverny, France

Exterior of the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud in Loire Valley, France

Amboise castle reflected in the water at dusk, France

If you are planning to visit one of the most beautiful regions of France, our tour of the Loire Valley is ideal – the name alone evokes wonderful imagery of beautiful gardens and enchanting buildings straight out of fairy tales.

The châteaux are magnificent, and you have the opportunity to sample the best of them: Chenonceau, Villandry, Chinon, and Amboise. The scenery is stunning too; in fact, the valley is also known as The Garden of France, and you can see why. Visiting the Loire Valley is like stepping back in time; the sleepy towns are a delight to explore, and the local people seem to have time on their hands, stopping to chat with each other or drinking endless coffees in the nearby bars and cafés.

Marvel at the Château of Fontainebleau, set in a vast forest just outside Paris, arguably the greatest monastic establishment left standing in France. You'll also visit the house, and most importantly the garden of the Impressionist artist Claude Monet. For a unique combination of culture, wine, superb and interesting monuments, châteaux, beautiful scenery, and French provincial life at its best, this tour has it all.

At a glance

6 nights in three to four-star accommodation
11 included experiences
Daily breakfast & 2 dinners
Expert Tour Manager
Checked luggage
All additional taxes
Average of 20-36 guests on all Classic tours

Highlights

Visit the impressionist artist Claude Monet’s home and garden – see the famous ‘Water Lily’ pond and ‘Japanese Bridge’ that inspired his most iconic work.
Explore the finest of France’s stunning châteaux; Chinon, Chenonceau, Villandry and Fontainebleau.
Visit Chartres and its stunning gothic cathedral displaying Europe’s finest stained glass.
Take a guided tour of Fontevraud Abbey - a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site - and visit medieval Tours, royal Amboise and Leonardo da Vinci’s house.
Visit Saumur and the Ackerman wine cellars.

Travel connections

All transfer times listed here are approximate, and dependent on traffic. If you have a question regarding transfer times please don't hesitate to contact us.

Arrival train station	First hotel location	Transfer time
Paris Gare du Nord	Vernon	1 hr 30 mins

Final hotel location	Departure train station	Transfer time
Orleans	Paris Gare du Nord	2 hrs (via Fontainebleau Chateau)

FAQs

Fact File

Currency: Euro
Flight time: approx. 2hrs
Eurostar & TGV Journey Time: approx. 7hrs to Lyon and 7hrs 30 mins from Avignon, approx. 8hrs to Avignon and 6hrs from Lyon
Language: French
Time Zone: GMT+1
Country: France

We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to call us to discuss these concerns. General information on mobility in connection with our tours can be found on our Passengers with Reduced Mobility FAQs page.