Fall in Love in Front of the Castles of the Loire

Let's start the day by taking a hot-air balloon flight. This will offer you the privilege of seeing the castles from the air.
It's a unique experience that you’ll remember for the rest of your life! Amboise is perfect for this flight, as the views of the Loire’s many castles are amazing.
Click here to find all the available flights that you can take.
Bear in mind that the schedule depends on the season and the weather, so it’s best to contact them in advance.
Their phone number: +33247239963.

There are 41 reproductions of castles with their gardens in a two-hectare park in the Mini Castle Park. If you do it before visiting the real castles, it’s great to have a taste and, if it’s after the visit, you’ll be able to recognise all the details.
Good to know: you can also have a game of mini-golf before or after the visit – every day in July and August. Or at weekends during June and September.
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (times depend on the day, the month, and the weather) November – April: Closed
Check their website to be sure and to see all the practical info.

The Closerie de Chanteloup is perfect to have a wine and beer tasting. The guided visit allows you to understand the entire process of creating wine and beer. You’ll also try the famous wine of the region.
You need to contact them to book the tasting in advance.
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sunday: Closed

In the Auberge, you’ll find a gastronomic restaurant which pays tribute to French tradition. It’s located inside the five-star hotel of the same name. In summer, you can enjoy their great shaded terrace.
Opening hours: Thursday – Monday: for lunch and dinner. Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed.
Phone number: +33247239002
Click here to book your table.

In addition to visiting the castle and gardens, you can also visit its Chancellery, the wax museum, the farm with the donkey park, and its maze.
The history of Chenonceau Castle is marked by so many women who built, embellished, and restored it over the years. Outside with the water surrounding it and inside with its historical heritage, this castle of the Loire is definitely worth the visit!
Check the opening hours here, since they depend on the season.
Booking is compulsory! Click here to buy your ticket.

Chambord Castle is one of the most beloved castles of the Loire. Of course, you’ll visit the castle but also the gardens, the stables, and the vegetable garden, as well as the vineyard.
If you'd like, they organise guided tours, which you have to book in advance.
Opening hours: For more information, please visit the official website.

Le Lièvre Gourmand is a Michelin-starred restaurant offering fusion cuisine between terroir and travel.
Travel is important in this restaurant, which is why they offer lots of foreign wine options to accompany the dishes served.
Opening hours: Wednesday – Sunday: for lunch and dinner Monday, Tuesday: Closed
Critical to note: you have to arrive between 12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. for lunch and between 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. for dinner. So, before heading to the restaurant, you can take a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Loire and watch traditional boats such as Gabares and Toues there.
It’s recommended that you book your table in advance.

You can choose to stay at the Château or in the outbuildings but, in both cases, you’ll find the same level of comfort with great, well-decorated rooms.
Golf enthusiasts will be delighted to learn that there is an 18-hole golf course on site.
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