The Val de Loire Like No Other

This is not your typical chateaux-centric Loire Valley package. Here guests travel from Paris to Le Mans, a gateway to the Loire Valley via a short train ride.  Le Mans, a city famed for its sports car race legacy has a hidden gem, its “Old Town” known as the Cité Plantagenêt. It has cobbled streets, a beautifully preserved medieval quarter featuring timber-framed houses, quaint squares, Gothic architecture and one of France’s largest cathedrals.  Guests pick up a rental car and after two nights in Le Mans travel a short distance to the charming village of Le Grand-Lucé, home to the elegant Château du Grand-Lucé. This impeccably restored 18th-century estate and member of the Leading Hotels of the World offers stunning French gardens and serene views of the surrounding countryside. After one night at the Château, guests continue to Fontevraud L’Abbaye, a village steeped in history and home to the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Europe’s largest monastic complexes. Guest can discover its fascinating history and stay one night at its award-winning hotel and restaurant Fontevraud L' Ermitage, which blends historical grandeur with modern luxury. The journey concludes in Angers, which is in the heart of the Loire Valley. Guests can visit the Château d’Angers, a medieval fortress housing the Apocalypse Tapestry, an extraordinary 14th-century masterpiece while exploring the city's picturesque streets lined with half-timbered houses and lively cafés. And for art lovers, there’s the Musée des Beaux-Arts for a must-visit.  A stroll along the banks of the Maine River or a visit to the bustling Place du Ralliement for a taste of modern French city life almost completes your visit. However, don't forget to sample the local wines and Cointreau, the orange liqueur famously produced here. Lastly, consider extending your overnights with in pre- & post-Paris visit on arrival and departure.  

• Private airport transfer from Paris CDG airport to Paris Montparnasse train station
• First class rail from Paris Montparnasse train station to Le Mans train station (1 hour)
• Private railway station transfer from Le Mans station to hotel in Le Mans
• 2-nights Le Mans, Le Prince Hotel & Spa 4*, Deluxe room, breakfast & VAT
• Shared “Petit Train” tour (40 minutes)
• Private Cheese & Wine tasting (2 hours)
• 4 days rental car, compact, AC, automatic, pick-up & drop-off in downtown Le Mans & Angers
• 24 Hours of Le Mans "Practice session" general admission, access to village & grandstands
• Le Mans shared distillery visit and tasting at The Distillerie du Sonneur
• Visit of La Maison Courtin, an antique shop extraordinaire
• Private Half-day E-bike tour & Wine tasting (4 hours)
• 1-night Le Grand-Luce, Hotel Château du Grand Lucé, Superior King room, breakfast & VAT
• Dinner reservation at Château du Grand Lucé
• 1-night Fontevraud L’Abbaye, Fontevraud L' Ermitage 4*, Comfort room, breakfast & VAT
• Saumur: Le Cadre Noir - Small Group, The Expert Visit (2 hours)
• Parnay: Small-group winery visit & wine tasting at Chateau de Parnay (2 hours)
• Dinner reservation at Fontevraud L' Ermitage
• 1-night Angers, Hotel d'Anjou 4*, Deluxe King room, breakfast & VAT
• Angers Private Half-Day Walking tour (4 hours)
• Private railway transfer from Angers hotel to railway station
• First class rail from Angers to Paris Montparnasse station (1.5 hours)
• Private airport transfer from Montparnasse station to Paris CDG airport