On of the enchanting castles in Loire Valley - FRANCE OFF THE BEATEN PATH™ tours

On of the enchanting castles in Loire Valley

Happy group of people poing in front of the beautiful old castle - Lorie Valley tour. Check 2024 Loire Valley Tour dates

Beautiful old castle - Lorie Valley tour. Check 2024 Loire Valley Tour dates

Loire Valley Tour Prices & Inclusions

Name: France Off the Beaten Path
Brand: France Off the Beaten Path
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Loire Valley TOUR PRICES (Loire Valley Tour Price – Inclusions)

2024 Loire Valley Tour Price – US$5,299 per person 6 Days/ 5 Nights based on double/twin occupancy.
SOLO TRAVELERS AND SINGLE ROOM REQUESTS – Add single supplement US$860. Single supplement is applicable for solo travelers and all single occupancy room requests.
All prices are in US Dollars – 6 Days/ 5 Nights – double/twin occupancy!
A US$1,000 per person non-refundable, 100% transferrable tour deposit secures your space(s) on any tour.
Dietary Requests & Food Allergies — We accommodate ALL dietary requests (including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, etc) and ALL food allergies while ensuring an amazing foodie experience for all tour guests with restrictions and/or allergies.
Email Us at christy@traveloffthebeatenpath.com to confirm space availability or ask questions
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Loire Valley TOUR PRICE INCLUDES…

This tour is led by owner & founder Christy Destremau whose specialty is 14-18th century French history, as well as the history of influential women of this period, and her stellar guide team of professional guides who are also French history, culture, regional wine and culinary specialists.
Fully Guided sightseeing, walks, excursions, and cultural visits throughout the tour by professional Off the Beaten Path, LLC (OTBP) Company Tour Guides. OTBP Guides are UNESCO award winners, contributors to Loire Valley Travel Guidebooks, and are accomplished authors. OTBP Tour guides are professional France history and Loire Valley-specific history specialists who make learning the tidbits, gossip, anecdotes and sketchy stories of France fun and memorable throughout the tour.
5 nights — NO HOTEL HOPPING! — at 4-Star boutique Hotel Le Pavillon des Lys in historical Amboise, and is owned and operated by Christy’s personal friends Guillaume & Julia. Hotel offers FREE Wifi.
10 Meals Included – 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 aperitif evening, 4 dinners.
All premium wines and non-alcoholic beverages at group meals!
All entry/participation fees for all castle tours, activities, and excursions detailed in the itinerary.
Roundtrip transfers on Day 1 and Day 6 of the tour.
Bottled water provided daily.
All ground transportation throughout the tour.
–COMFORT ZONE– Designed for the interests of and to appeal to BOTH WALKERS & NON-WALKERS alike — this is a leisure walking tour.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE – International airfare to/from France, roundtrip train fare to/from the starting/ending point at Tours St. Pierre des Corps rail station, 3 lunches, 1 dinner, gratuities to guides, professional driver, hotel staff, personal purchases.

TOUR BEGINS: Group transfer at 2 pm from St. Pierre des Corps TGV rail station, Tours, France.

TOUR ENDS: Group transfer at 10 am to St. Pierre des Corps TGV rail station, Tours, France.

HOT AIR BALLOONING is NOT part of our Loire Valley tour itinerary. Hot Air Ballooning is available as an optional excursion on one of your free evenings, and we can book it on your behalf. There is an additional fee for the ballooning excursion. We work with a local friend who is a professional, licensed ballooning pilot, and owns his own ballooning excursion company. We’ve been working with him for 15 years, and he’s the best in the region!

WALKING RATING: There is extensive leisure walking daily on this tour. Guests need to be able to walk from our drop off points to castles, through castles during visits, as well as manage standing for short periods of time during story telling at the castles. Guests need to also be able to manage steps and uneven sidewalk terrain throughout the tour at castles and in villages. There are no elevators or escalators available to our groups at the chateaux (castles). This tour is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues.

Authentic Loire Valley Experiences! Spend 6 days experiencing the Loire Valley like family friends going beyond tourist hotspots to meet and spend time with some of France’s best loved and highly recognized artisans, chefs, and winery owners who are our family friends, and welcome you to their workshops, kitchens, and family homes for authentic and fun French experiences unlike any other!

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Exceeded Our Expectations!

“This trip to the Loire Valley exceeded our expectations! Christy planned unique and interesting excursions and activities that highlighted the beauty of the area and provided in-depth background knowledge about the various chateaux we visited. The cooking classes with renowned chefs, held in their restaurants and homes, were never-to-be forgotten experiences, and the visit to the winery was a highlight. The hotel was delightful and charming, and staying in one location for the entire time was a treat. Every meal or cocktail hour was planned to highlight the delicious specialties of the region. Christy is extremely knowledgeable about the various places we visited and imparted that knowledge in an interesting and entertaining manner. She and Remi took great care to ensure that we were always comfortable and well-looked after. We could not have asked for a better trip!” — Ron Rose & Sharon Matsumoto (Have done Provence tour and Loire Valley tour)

This was my third trip in the same number of years

“This was my third trip in the same number of years with Christy and Off the Beaten Path. While on her trips you can tell how much effort there is on the off season to make every single week perfect. From the pick up at the train station to the teary goodbye at the airport, everything is perfectly planned and executed. The hotel in St. Remy is magical, and the tour guides Philippe and David are exceptional. If you are considering a trip with OTBP, go for it and come home with new friends, a love of Provence and a longing to return as soon as you can!” — Beth Bower (Has done Provence tour twice and Loire Valley tour)

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“I have done two tours – Provence and Loire Valley – and I am already looking forward to booking another. The tours are all perfectly curated and Christy is a wealth of knowledge. She is so kind and takes all of your needs and wants into consideration. I cannot recommend Off the Beaten Path enough!” — Madison Carl (Has done Provence and Loire Valley tours)

“We did the Provence tour. 8/2019. I had taken the tour 2017 & this time my husband came with me. It was just as fabulous this time as it was in 2017. Restaurants, picnic, sights, wine, all of it just delightful, but the frosting on the cake is a the knowledge, insight, humor, & attention to detail from David & Philippe. To us, they make a great trip soooo much fun. (also, 3 of our neighbors joined us this tour). Don’t hesitate, take this tour & enjoy!!!!!” — Jim & Carol Dean (Carol has done Provence tour twice)

Returning to Provence with France Off the Beaten Path

“I wanted to return to Provence as soon as it was open. I had toured with Christy in Loire Valley in 2019 and knew I wanted to travel with her again. For the second time, everything was well organized, personal and definitely off the beaten path. Christy and Phillippe have a wealth of knowledge and are eager to share. The hotel was perfectly located in St Remy, the tours to the lavender and sunflower fields are my favorite memory. The lunches and dinners were like visiting friends. The boat tour in Cassis was another highlight. Even though I had visited Provence, this trip with France Off the Beaten Path brought a new appreciation for the area.” — Susan Gage (Has done Loire Valley tour, Provence tour, Champagne tour)

“We had an excellent tour with Christie and her crew in the Loire valley. We did things that only a true insider would have access to-dinner at a Michelin chefs house, helping/learning to cook at a highly rated restaurant in their kitchen. This was in addition to seeing the sights and touring the castles. A truly unique experience that is off the beaten path. We will use her again when going back to France.” — Karen Berner (Has done Loire Valley tour)