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The Central region is dominated by the Loire Valley and is one of the loveliest drives in France that never ceases to amaze tourists and locals alike with its natural beauty. In Bus you can choose to drive through the Creuse, Correze or Haute-Vienne department you will be thrilled with the breathtaking lakes, rivers, chestnut forests, heather and vast expanses of countryside. The Massif Central has a rugged landscape of granite and hardened lava, violet-colored volcanic rock and deep river gorges giving it an almost prehistoric feel. Regions/Cities: Center-Loire - Chartres, Orl`eans, Blois, Tours, Bourges, Chateauroux. Limousin - Gu`eret, Limoges, Tulle. Auvergne - Moulins, Clermont-Ferrand, Le Puy-en-Velay, Aurillac
Loire Valley, Center - Visit one of the many wineries, producing 22 fine wines including Menetou-Salon and Bourgueil. Sample some of the region’s exceptional cheeses such as Crottin de Chavignol and Selles-surCher, or discover a dazzling string of fairytale Chateaux including Blois, Amboise and the sprawling Chambord. Visit the Marais, Bourges, Center - An area of allotment gardens divided by canals. If you go on the weekend you will see the gardeners tending to their plots. Auvergne - Has a plethora of outdoor activities to enjoy including skiing, rafting, biking, golfing, hiking and many other lake water sports. Monts Domes, Auvergne - This is an extraordinary area of extinct volcanos, the highest is Puy de Dome with a stunning panorama of almost 100 other peaks. Vichy, Auvergne - Spa and resort town famous for its sulphurous springs which attracts thousands every year.
DAY 1
Group rendezvous at Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Transfer to Boismorand (Les Bezards) – Auberge des Templiers.
Evening dinner in hotel .
DAY 2
09h30 – Transfer to Chavignol – Domaine Henri Bourgeois
12h30 – Transfer to Sancerre – Restaurant La Tour.
15h00 – Transfer to Chateau du Nozet.
17h00 – Return to Les Bezards – Auberge des Templiers.
DAY 3
09h00 – Load baggage onto bus.
09h30 – Depart for Chateau de Chenonceau – Tour & Lunch on Chateau grounds.
~15h00 – Depart for Chinon (Marçay) - Chateau de Marçay.
DAY 4
10h00 – Depart for St. Hilaire-St. Florent – Bouvet Ladubay for visit with lunch.
~14h30 – Transfer to Rochemenier – Village Troglodytique.
~17h30 – Return to Chateau de Marçay.
DAY 5
09h30 – Load baggage onto bus.
10h00 – Transfer to Thouarcé (Bonnezeaux) – Chateau de Fesles for visit with lunch.
14h30 – Transfer to Chateau de Villandry for tour.
17h30 – Transfer to Montbazon – Chateau d'Artigny.
Friday, October 24
10h00 – Transfer to St. Aubin de Luigné – Chateau de Bellevue
~12h30 – Transfer to Bonnezeaux – Relais de Bonnezeaux
~15h00 – Transfer to St.-Barthelemy d'Anjou – Distillerie Cointreau
18h00 – Return to Chateau d'Artigny
DAY 6
09h00 – Load baggage onto bus.
09h30 – Transfer to Rochecorbon – Domaine Bredif
12h30 – Transfer to Les Hautes Roche (almost next to Bredif) for lunch.
15h00 – Transfer to La Chapelle en Serval – Chateau Hotel Mont Royal.
DAY 7
~07h00– Load baggage onto bus. – Time may be adjusted earlier.
07h30– Transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport.