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<h2 style="color:#9a8348;">Travel through the Loire Valley and discover the chateaux, the gardens, the wines, play golf or participate to a France wine tours or a cooking lesson with a master chef. For your seminars or business meetings, we have selected for you chateaux, hotels and prestigious caterers. Turn your operation into an exceptional event.</h2>
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<h2><a href="/english/print-hunting.htm">Hunting and wine tour</a></h2>
<strong>Discovery of the Loire wines, and deer hunting training at Chambord.</strong><br>
<strong>Other hunting programmes are available in Sologne: duck, pheasant, partridge, deer, and wild boar.</strong><br>
Luxury accommodations and dinner in a 4* Chateau Hotel (Relais et Chateaux) located in the heart of the Chinon vineyard.<br>
Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau.<br>
You taste some Bourgueil wines in a winery : Domain de la Lande.<br>
You get to taste Chinon wines in another winery : Domain de la Noblaie, red wines.<br>
Vouvray wine-tasting in a winery, Domain Marc Brédif<br>
We introduce you to the domain of Chambord, the animal reserve, and the deer : surprising tour of the Chateau and of the Hunting Museum.<br>
A forest warden takes each of you individually on the domain to observe deer behaviours : analysis of footprints and damages on the environment.<br>
<h2><a href="/english/print-fishing.htm">Fishing</a></h2>
The Loire Valley has many river, streams, and ponds where fishing addicts will catch a vast diversity of fish: pikes, eels, silurids, carps, etc.<br>
We offer you to go on board with a Loire River connoisseur, for a unique fishing experience of one or several days. <br>
We can also offer you wonderful fishing moments by a Sologne pond.<br>
<h2><a href="/english/print-french.htm">Wine tour and chateaux</a></h2>
Pascal Mineau presents you the best domains and helps you assemble a fine cellar of Loire Valley wines.<br>
A wine and gastronomy programme, a taste of the "art de vivre" in the Loire Valley.<br>
Visit the vineyard and taste some Sancerre of the Domain de la Poussie. <br>
You get a taste of the famous Chavignol goat cheese.<br>
We visit the winery of the Chateau du Nozet, the best Pouilly Fumé in the world (Pouilly de la Doucette and Baron de L.)<br>
Tasting of Cheverny and Cour Cheverny wines at the Domain de Montcy.<br>
visit the nicest Vouvray cellar, Domain Marc Brédif<br>
Go to Chinon, at the Domain de La Noblaie. You visit the vineyard, and try some of the finest Chinon wines<br>
Spend the night in this magnificent hotel in the heart of the Chinon vineyard.<br>
You continue your initiation to the Loire Valley wines with a tasting of Bourgueil. The Domain de la Lande welcomes us for the last tasting of red wines.<br>
We head back towards Paris to end the trip in a 4* hotel located in the fashion district, a stone's throw from the Louvre Museum. If you are lovers of sweet wines, we can organize
a tasting of Coteau du Layon wines before dinner.<br>
<h2><a href="/english/print-events.htm">Gardens and wine tour</a></h2>
Gardens of the Loire Valley<br>
Visit the royal town of Blois and its rose garden, in the heart of the Loire Valley, the Chateau of Beauregard and its twelve exuberant floral gardens.<br>
Go to Chateau de la Chatonnière near Azay-le-Rideau then visit the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. The archetypical chateau of the Loire Valley, Azay-le-Rideau is a perfect combination of medieval traditions and classical Italian innovations.<br>
Go to Chateau of Villandry. With an outstanding architecture, Villandry is also renowned for its exceptional terrace gardens.<br>
Discover the Pagoda of Chanteloup, this famous Pagoda of an Anglo Chinese style was the crowning achievement of the Duke of Choiseul<br>
Visit the Chateau of Amboise, the most Italian chateau of the Loire Valley. There, also rests Leonardo da Vinci in the St Hubert Chapel.<br>
Go to the Priory of Orchaise: the roman bell tower is surrounded by 2,200 different trees brought back from all over the world by a traveller.<br>
Visit the landscaped garden designed by Henri Duchêne, and the Chateau overlooking the Loire Valley. The view from the patio is exceptional.<br>
Lunch is at the "Grand Velum", the outdoor restaurant of the International Festival of Parks and Gardens.<br>
In this place of inspiration and creativity, a guide presents you the International Festival of Parks and Gardens.<br>
To relax after such a busy day, Pascal proposes a wine tasting of Sancerre, Vouvray, Chinon, Bourgueil, and Coteau du Layon.<br>
Visit of Chartres Cathedral, famous all over the world for its stained-glass windows.<br>
The afternoon is dedicated to the guided tour of the gardens of the Chateau of Versailles.<br>
<h2><a href="/english/print-clubs.htm">Itineraries for clubs</a></h2>
Lovers of motorbikes and cars, both recent and antique, with friends or other club members, enjoy a special Loire Valley programme with or without a guide.<br>
The itinerary is tailor-made with all accommodations booked in advance, and a list of unique sites to visit (manors, wineries, etc). All you have to do is to enjoy the ride in a charming
countryside.<br>
A large choice of itineraries is available, tailor-made in accordance to your personal wishes.<br>
<h2><a href="/english/print-individuals-loire_valley_paris.htm">Loire Valley / Paris</a></h2>
Culture and history in the Loire Valley and in Paris.<br>
Visit Chateau of Blois, Chateau of Chambord, Chateau of Cheverny, Chateaux of Chaumont and Amboise, Chateau of Chenonceau and Chateau of Villandry.<br>
Luxury accomodation and dinner in a 4* chateau hotel with golf.<br>
Go to the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud which has been entirely restored.<br>
After a busy day we go to Chinon where you can tour the wineries and taste some wine.<br>
Visit Cathedral of Chartres, Chateau of Versailles.<br>
For your afternoon in Paris, we recommend you the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower.<br>
<h2><a href="/english/print-individuals-hotairballoon.htm">Hot air balloon and wine tour</a></h2>
A view of the Loire Valley from the sky.<br>
Get a view of the Loire Valley from a hot air balloon.<br>
Visit Chateaus of Amboise and Chaumont sur Loire.<br>
Tasting Loire Valley wines (Cheverny, Vouvray, Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé, Chinon, and Bourgueil).<br>
Visit the Chateau of Chambord, the most fascinating of the Loire chateaux.<br>
Lunch is booked in a traditional French restaurant in Blois.<br>
<h2><a href="/english/print-unspoiled_loire.htm">The unspoiled Loire</a></h2>
The Loire River seen from the sky and drifting along its current.<br>
You visit the Chateau of Blois where Francois 1er used to live.<br>
In Chaumont sur Loire, you board a "gabare" - an authentic boat of the Loire Navy - for a guided tour of the unspoiled Loire River.<br>
We visit the Chateau of Chambord.<br>
We take you to the Domain de Montcy to taste Cheverny wines.<br>
You board a hot air balloon for a glimpse of the Loire Valley from the sky.<br>
You visit the Chateau of Chaumont sur Loire.<br>
A guide shows you the International Festival of Parks and Gardens.<br>
To end the trip on a relaxing note, Pascal Mineau welcomes you at La Jacquière for a tasting of traditional regional food and wines : Bourgueil, Chinon, Vouvray, Sancerre, and Pouilly Fumé.<br>
<h2><a href="/english/print-tasting.htm">Loire wine tasting</a></h2>
Assemble a fine cellar of Loire Valley wines.<br>
Accommodation in a charming 3* hotel by the Loire River, and a stone's throw from Sancerre.<br>
Visit of the Sancerre vineyard, the Domain de la Poussie welcomes us for a wine tasting.<br>
The Chateau du Nozet will give you a tour of their winery and vineyard. This Domain produces Pouilly Fumé de la Doucette and Pouilly Fumé du Baron de L, renowned among lovers of great wines.<br>
A guided tour of the Domain Marc Brédif, the best Vouvray winery where you taste dry, medium dry, sweet, and sparkling wines. <br>
A last tasting is essential in order to perfect your discovery of Loire Valley wines : Cheverny, Cour Cheverny, Chinon, Bourgueil, and Coteau du Layon.<br>
<h2><a href="/english/print-individuals-golf.htm">Golf </a></h2>
Short break with a Golf and Wine Tasting package.<br>
Dinner and accommodation in a 4* chateau hotel with an 18 holes Golf course.<br>
The 18 holes golf course is included in the package.<br>
We offer you a tasting of red and white wines in authentic cellars of the Loire Valley. We have selected Vouvray, Chinon, and Bourgueil wines for their quality.<br>
Visit of the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud. Richard the Lionheart and the Plantagenet Queen Eleanor rest there, in the biggest monastery of the Western world.<br>
Visit of the Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, as well as the gardens of the Chateau of Villandry.<br>
Relax while tasting Loire Valley wines (Cheverny, Vouvray, Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé, Chinon, and Bourgueil).<br>
We go to visit the Chateau of Chambord, the most fascinating of the Loire Chateaux.<br>
Lunch is booked in a traditional French restaurant in Blois.<br>
We visit the Chateau of Blois and the old town.<br>
<h2><a href="/english/print-individuals-rent.htm">chateaus for rent</a></h2>
Special occasions require special places.<br>
You want to organize a birthday, a wedding, or a reception. Loire Valley Prestige puts at your disposal magnificent rooms in magnificent sites, such as Chambord, Azay-le-Rideau, the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, or the Chateau of the Seven Towers.<br>
<h2><a href="/english/print-honeymoon.htm">Honeymoon</a></h2>
Wedding and honeymoon.<br>
During the transportation to the Loire Valley in a luxury van, a tasting of Vouvray wine is our welcome gift to you.<br>
Candlelit dinner.<br>
Tour in the Loire Valley from Sancerre to the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud. Wine tasting: Sancerre, Pouilly, Vouvray, Chinon, and Bourgueil. Visit of the most prestigious Loire Valley chateaux: Chambord, Chaumont, Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau ...<br>
Tour of Blois in a carriage, cruise on the Loire River on an authentic boat of the Loire Navy or tour in a hot air balloon or helicopter, golf course, etc.<br>
Possibility to celebrate the wedding at the Abbey of Pontlevoy. Its chapel is simply admirable and very romantic. <br>
We can also book accommodation, and entrance to some of the most magnificent monuments in Paris - the Louvre Museum, the Chateau of Versailles, etc.<br>
The 4* hotel is located in the centre of Paris near the fashion district and a stone's throw from the Champs Elysées. It has a swimming-pool and fitness centre. <br>
Paris and France in general are one of the most romantic destinations in the world.<br>
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