Château de Villandry

Explore the Gardens of Villandry Castle at your own pace, renowned for their beauty, historical significance, and meticulous design.

• Wander through the intricate patterns of the Water Garden, the relaxed atmosphere of the Sun Garden, the geometric precision of the Ornamental Kitchen Garden.

• Take a walk through the Vegetable Garden, which serves as a practical demonstration of traditional French gardening techniques.

• Ascend to the belvedere for a panoramic view, encompassing the distinct Maltese, Languedoc, and Basque Cross designs, along with fleur-de-lis motifs.

• Fun fact: The castle’s site was a 14th-century keep where France-England truces were discussed and a gift Napoleon Bonaparte gave to his brother.

• Discover the architectural and natural beauty of the Loire Valley on a full-day guided tour featuring castles, gardens, and local wines.
• Step inside the romantic Azay-le-Rideau Castle, a gem of French Renaissance design set on an island in the Indre River.
• Wander through the magnificent gardens of Villandry Castle, known for its ornamental flower beds, vegetable gardens, and tranquil water features.
• Visit the historic town of Amboise, a hub for wine lovers, and enjoy a guided tasting of the region’s celebrated white, rosé, red, or sparkling wines.
• Learn about winemaking from vine to bottle at a local Vouvray winery, touring underground cellars and sampling wines led by expert sommeliers.
• Travel in comfort with round-trip transfers from Tours or Amboise in a small-group setting led by an English-speaking local guide.

• Skip the ticket lines to gain entrance to the Blois Castle and admire its unique architecture, representing 4 different eras and architectural styles with access to 1 other castle from the Loire Valley.

• Discover over 60 rooms at the Chambord Castle, and admire the late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture of the Chenonceau Castle.

• Walk through the traditional gardens of China, Korea, and Africa in the Chaumont sur-Loire or the intricate patterns of the Water Garden, the relaxed atmosphere of the Sun Garden, and the geometric precision of the Ornamental Kitchen Garden at the Villandry Castle.

• Did you know? The castle of Blois was also the place of exile of Marie de Medici (1545-1642).

• Skip the long lines and enter the Royal Blois Castle and prepare to be amazed when you step onto the magnificent courtyard, surrounded by four buildings from 4 different eras.

• Stroll through the Fine Arts Museum, housing more than 300 remarkable artworks, including works by the famous artists Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Peter Paul Rubens, and Francois Boucher.

• Explore more than 60 rooms at Chambord Castle and take in Chenonceau Castle's late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture.

• Take a stroll through Chaumont sur-Loire's traditional gardens, which feature plantings from China, Korea, and Africa; or visit the Villandry Castle and take in its elaborate patterns, serene Sun Garden, and geometrically precise Ornamental Kitchen Garden.

• Did you know? The Royal Blois Castle is the only castle to be proud to have hosted no fewer than 10 queens and 7 kings of France.