Overview
Destination:
France,
Start:Paris, France
Finish:Paris, France
Finish:Paris, France
Duration:9 days
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Tripcode:
73224
Travel Period
May 2025 - June 2025
Celebrate the stunning gardens and châteaux of France, from Paris to Versailles, in exuberant style. Devote an entire day to the International Garden Festival at Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire, explore magnificent châteaux and sample vintages at an organic winery on a journey for flower lovers that includes two nights in Paris.
Journey Highlights
- Take in the botanical pageantry at the International Garden Festival at Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire during a full day on site
- Sit down to an intimate picnic on the grounds of Versailles, and then explore the palace itself
- Explore a variety of châteaux in the Loire Valley, both large and small, including a special visit to family-owned Château de Troussay
- Stroll the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, once a royal medical garden and now France’s most important botanical garden
- Join an award-winning florist as he presents the art of regal floral arrangements at the Château de Chenonceau
- Learn the secrets of Chantilly cream at the château where it originated
Journey Details
- Minimum age is 10 years.
- First group event: welcome briefing at 6:00 p.m. on Day 1.
- Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Day 8.
- Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.
Note: Combine the first departure of this journey withEnglish Gardens & the Chelsea Flower Show to create one grand garden show adventure.
What's Included
- 24/7 A&K On-Call Support
- Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- English-Speaking Resident Tour Director® and Local Guides
- Entrance Fees, Taxes and All Gratuities Except Resident Tour Director
- Full Breakfast Daily; Select Lunches and Dinners
- Guaranteed Departures with Just Two Guests
- Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
- Internet Access
- Traveller’s Valet® Laundry Service
- Travelling Bell Boy® Luggage Handling
Dates and prices
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Your Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Paris, France
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Day 2: Paris | French Cuisine & Sparkling Varietals
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Day 3: Loire Valley | Private Garden Tour
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Day 4: Loire Valley | Gardens Whimsical & Practical
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Day 5: Chenonceau | Special Before-Hours Access
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Day 6: Chaumont | The International Garden Festival
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Day 7: Versailles | Dazzling Legacy of Louis XIV
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Day 8: Chantilly | A Dish fit for a King
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Day 9: Depart Paris
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