Full Day Guided Tour of Loire Castles: Azay-le-Rideau & Villandry Garden Tour

A full-day escape from Tours through romantic waterways, refined architecture, and the most celebrated gardens of the Loire Valley

Venture into the western Loire Valley, where romantic châteaux rise from tranquil rivers and Renaissance gardens unfold in perfect harmony. This full-day experience takes you to two Loire Valley icons, Château d’Azay-le-Rideau and Château de Villandry, for a refined journey through architecture, history, and landscape artistry.

Begin your day at the enchanting Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, gracefully set on an island in the Indre River. Often considered one of the most romantic châteaux of the Loire, it captivates with its elegant Renaissance lines, delicate turrets, and mirror-like reflections. Explore its refined interiors and stroll through the surrounding park, discovering a château that perfectly blends French tradition with Italian Renaissance influence.

After the morning visit, enjoy free time for lunch at your leisure, choosing from local cafés or countryside options according to your preferences.

In the afternoon, continue to the remarkable Château de Villandry, world-renowned for its spectacular gardens. Visit the château’s elegant interiors before exploring its extraordinary geometric gardens—ornamental parterres, symbolic designs, and the famous Renaissance vegetable garden laid out like a living work of art. From the belvedere, admire sweeping views that perfectly capture the Renaissance ideal of balance between nature and design.

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