Explore the Loire Valley’s celebrated gardens, châteaux and villages on a guided journey based in Tours with Eurostar travel from London.
  • Visit Château de Villandry’s terraced gardens, chequerboard kitchen plots and water gardens.
  • Visit Leonardo da Vinci’s home and garden at Château du Clos Lucé.
  • Explore Château del Valmer’s Renaissance terraces, fountains and troglodytic chapel.
  • Discover Château de Chenonceau’s Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici gardens.
  • Sample estate wines at Les Caves du Père Auguste’s family cellar.
  • Explore the International Garden Festival at Château Chaumont-sur-Loire.
  • Wander Chédigny, a village-turned-garden with over 1,000 blooming roses.
  • Browse Loches’ medieval markets of cheeses, pottery and fresh flowers.
Throughout the tour, nights are scheduled at Best Western L’Artist in the town of Tours. The itinerary lists this same hotel from Day 1 to Day 6, providing a consistent base to return to after visits to châteaux, gardens and villages in the region.