Romantic getaways

4 Days/3 nights Self Guided Romantic Gateway in the Loire castles country

The Loire Valley, known as the garden of France is the idyllic place for a special occasion, a honeymoon or to celebrate anniversaries. A romantic Escape amongst the Loire castles and their flowering parks, a unique and authentic stay in exquisite accommodation, a selection of fine restaurants with inventive cuisine...

Key points: An all inclusive escape... Only the very best of the the Loire Valley and French castles... Time to be shared... 

Day 1 -  Arrival in the Loire castles country

RiverLoire will welcome you in Amboise and assist you with your check in into your 4 star Manor House Hotel or Private castle, and personally deliver your "carnet de voyage" (all you need to know for a wonderful stay).

Dinner  in a highly-regarded gastronomic restaurant of Amboise, with innovative Loire cuisine, where the light and ecological fare has been praised many times by food critics and is sure to delight your tastes buds. 

Day 2 - Chenonceau and the Cher River

Visit the Chateau Chenonceau without queuing, thanks to your pre booked tickets. Chenonceau is a supreme example of Renaissance architecture and one of the finest French castles, set on its anchors of stone, withstands the challenges of time.  

Lunch at a delightful place within the grounds of the Chateau.

You will then embark on a traditional boat on the Cher river for a special discovery of Chenonceau, its natural inhabitants and wildlife before a wine tasting in Amboise in a troglodyte wine cellar, a great introduction to the Loire Valley wine.

Dinner  in a typical and gourmet restaurant of the region with typical Loire cuisine.

Day 3 - Amboise and romantic lunch

After a breakfast well deserved, you will enjoy a private guided visit of the Chateau Amboise. Part of one of the most popular Loire castles, this truly royal chateau introduced Italian style and taste into the Loire Valley.

For lunch you will make your way to Saint Martin le Beau for an exquisite romantic lunch in the middle of vineyards, and if the weather does not allow it, a log fire will be waiting for you in a “loge de vignes”, tiny little stone house located in vineyards...Local produces and fine wines for a special moment...

The rest of the afternoon gives you the convenience to enjoy the facilities of your accommodation before a gourmet dinner in Amboise.

Day 4 - Leonardo Da Vinci

Visit of the Clos Luce, last residence of Leonardo Da Vinci it contains an unusual display giving some idea of the many facets of the man genius.

Lunch in a French patisserie with fine chocolates and gourmet delights.

End of the tour, with the anticipated pleasure of seeing you again soon !

Tour prices from:

For 2 people: €910.00 per person (based on double share room).

Please note this Romantic Gateway does not included the transportation. RiverLoire can organise a rental car for you to be picked up on the first day and dropped off on the last day. In this case, RiverLoire will meet you at your point of arrival in the Loire Valley (train station or airport) to assist you and to welcome you.
You could also request this tour as a FULLY accompanied and transported Tour. Please note as well that this program is one of our suggested itineraries, but that  we can accommodate it according to your points of interests, budget and duration of travel.

This package includes :

• 3 Nights in a 4 star Manor House Hotel or private castle (Suite room). 
• All breakfasts.
• 3 Lunches with drinks, including one gastronomic lunch in the park of Chenonceau, and one romantic lunch in a secluded spot with local specialities.
• 3 Dinners in high regarded restaurants of the region with drinks experiencing the Loire cuisine.
• Delicious assortment of chocolates from the famous Bigot or Borgest Chocolaterie.
• Flowers on arrival.
• All the entrance fees of the Loire castles listed.
• A private guided visit of the chateau d'Amboise.
• A river boat cruise in Chenonceau on board a traditional boat.
• A wine tasting.
• Detailed pedestrian walking itinerary of the town of Amboise.
• Fees and taxes.