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Christmas in Loire Valley castles
Experience the magic of Christmas in the Loire Valley castles in France!
There is something magical about castles, and even more so when visiting the Loire Valley castles during the holiday season! It’s like a real fairy tale!
At Christmas, the Loire Valley castles offer everything that is most beautiful: decorations, lit fireplaces, hot chocolate, typical French Christmas traditions, and enormous Christmas trees.
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Inspiration for your trip at Christmas in the Loire Valley castles
Fully customizable stay according to your preferences
Celebrate Christmas in the Loire Valley castles, from early December to early January.
Treat yourself to a magical getaway in the heart of the Loire Valley, just an hour by train from Paris. We invite you to discover a selection of iconic châteaux and wine estates to immerse yourself in the region’s art de vivre and identity.
We invite you to discover the châteaux of Chenonceau, Amboise, Langeais, and Azay-Le-Rideau. You can also visit those of Chambord, Villandry, Chinon, Clos Lucé, and more. So many gems to explore in the magical atmosphere of the holiday season. Illuminations, decorations, and Christmas traditions await you for an unforgettable experience.
Private tour – Discover two châteaux and a winery
– Explore two magnificent Loire Valley châteaux decorated for the holidays: Chenonceau and Amboise
– Visit a wine estate and taste delicious wines
– You will be accompanied by an expert driver-guide.
Pick-up and drop-off: at your hotel or train station.
Chenonceau Château: The château will showcase its stunning Christmas decorations. Here, the floral workshop is busy all year round creating floral decorations for the different rooms of the château. For Christmas, they recreate the magic of the festive season using stunning plant and floral arrangements and huge decorated Christmas trees. Every room is filled with the spirit of Christmas!
Château d’Amboise: This château will showcase holiday traditions through the ages. Discover how Christmas celebrations have evolved over the centuries: Christmas carols, nativity scenes, Yule logs, Christmas trees, baubles, gifts… so many traditions whose origins are sometimes little known.
Visit to a vineyard with wine tasting in Vouvray: Enjoy a visit to an authentic vineyard in Vouvray followed by a wine tasting. An opportunity to learn more about the wines of the Loire Valley, a perfect accompaniment to any Christmas meal.
Private tour – Discover two châteaux and a vineyard with lunch
– Explore two other magnificent Loire Valley châteaux decorated for the holidays: Langeais and Azay-Le-Rideau
– Enjoy a delicious lunch at a vineyard and taste the delicious wines
– You will be accompanied by an expert driver-guide.
Pick-up and drop-off: at your hotel or train station.
Langeais Castle: Langeais Castle will be aglow with lights! From the courtyard to the interior of the castle, countless lights will illuminate the castle and highlight the magnificent floral arrangements that adorn the rooms and large reception halls of the castle.
Lunch at a vineyard: Enjoy a tour of a family-owned vineyard. The tour will be followed by a wine tasting and a gourmet lunch in the heart of the magnificent estate.
Château d’Azay-le-Rideau: Here, chocolate and sweets await you! Everything you need to enjoy the holiday season and Christmas at the châteaux!
Essential Information
Fully customizable stay according to your preferences
High-quality, upscale accommodation
Driver-guide or driver and guide – in a luxury vehicle
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese…
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Highlights of the trip
- Beautifully decorated castles: The Loire Valley castles offer sumptuous decorations throughout the visit, with magical lights and large Christmas trees.
. - Visit your favorite castles: It is entirely possible to change the castles suggested by others to ones that you find more impressive.
. - Wine tasting in the region: You will also discover the wines of France’s third largest wine-producing region.
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