Loire Valley and Monet's Garden by Eurostar

If you are looking to visit one of the most beautiful regions of France, then our tour of the Loire Valley is ideal. The very name conjures images in the mind. The châteaux, the translation of castle does not do them justice, are magnificent, and you have the opportunity to sample the best of them: Chenonceau, Villandry, Chinon and Amboise. The scenery is stunning, indeed the valley’s other name is the Garden of France and you can see why. The harvest is very rich: plums, apples and of course grapes. The Loire produces some fine wines: Muscadet, Rosé d’Anjou, Sauvignon, Vouvray and many more.

The golden colours of the ripening fruits add to the exceptional countryside. History abounds. Every time you turn a corner you see a reminder of Richard the Lionheart, the Hundred Years War or Joan of Arc. The Loire Valley seems to be set in a period fifty years ago; the sleepy towns are a delight to explore. The local people seem to have time on their hands, stopping to chat to each other or drinking endless coffees in the nearby bars and cafés.

You also visit the Château of Fontainebleau, set in a vast forest just outside Paris, and famous as the place where Napoleon commenced his journey into exile. You also visit the house, and most importantly the garden of one of France’s most famous sons – Impressionist artist Claude Monet. All this, but there is much, much more so for a unique combination of culture, wine, superb and interesting monuments, châteaux, beautiful scenery and French provincial life at its best, come with us and see.

Fully escorted price includes:

• Return standard class reserved seat on Eurostar 
• Return rail connections on selected dates from more than 30 regional stations including: Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bristol, Cardiff
• Three star superior hotels and three dinners
• Visit the most beautiful valley in France
• See magnificent châteaux
• Visit to Claude Monet’s house and garden
• Visit to Chartres
• Visit to Amboise and Leonardo da Vinci’s house
• Picturesque scenery
• Services of French speaking tour manager

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Prices based on two people sharing a twin room. Single rooms are subject to availability at a supplement of £140 per person. Optional insurance available at a supplement.

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Further information & booking:

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This holiday is operated by, and your resulting contract will be with Riviera Travel, New Manor, 328 Wetmore Road, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1SP, fax: 01283 742301, ABTA V4744 ATOL 3430 protected, a company wholly independent of The Mirror Group Limited.