Meet your guide in front of the Tourist Office in Tours and travel by minivan to the Loire Valley.

You'll start your visit with Azay-le-Rideau château, a beauty of the renaissance architecture with its straight staircase (one of the first in the region in the 16th century), and the reflection of its south facade on the Indre river. After a stroll in the château's park, you'll head to your next stop: Château de Villandry, a Renaissance jewel ranking high in French heritage (this visit only includes access to the gardens). The visit to this castle will give you many memories to bring back home with you. Here you will explore Villandry gorgeous formal gardens, a beautiful and delicately-manicured landscape masterpiece.

Your local expert guide will share all his knowledge of this garden à la française, and will show you hidden corners from where you will get the best views of this remarkable site.