8:30 am: for departures from the City of Tours: Meet in front of the Tourist Office of the City of Tours.
10:15 am: Departure from the Chateau of Villesavin.
The “discovery of the Valley of the Kings” day can begin!
What better way to discover the castles of the Loire than an electric bike tour. You will visit two magnificent castles: a charming family property and the prestigious Château de Chambord. Then have lunch in Chambord Park, and stroll through the estate, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. In e-bike mode, your perception changes and this excursion will allow you to enjoy this magnificent region.
10:15 am : Departing from a beautiful family chateau where we will taste local products later in the day, take the time to discover the charming French countryside on this e-bike ride during 15 miles.
Cross with your guide the monumental forest of Chambord, a veritable green lung of 13 000 acres enclosed by 20 miles of walls, unique in Europe. After about 45 minutes, you will finally see the sumptuous Château de Chambord, symbol of the French Renaissance in the Loire Valley.
11:00 am : start of the guided tour of Chambord, your guide will show you the emblematic rooms of this castle still shrouded in mystery. A free time will allow you to walk where you want and review the pieces that you have preferred.
12:30 pm : For lunch, your guide will show you the different options around the Château de Chambord : restaurant, crêpes, burgers, sandwichs…
2:00 pm: Return to Villesavin castle, “Chambord site hut” built by Jean le Breton, minister of François 1er, and supervisor of the works of the Château de Chambord.
2.45 pm : visit of the interior of this charming little family castle, property since the 1930s and still the main home of the Count and Countess. You will also have free time to stroll around the estate and visit the various points of interest of the property (wedding museum, dovecote, small farm, etc.)
3.30 pm : bucolic snack under the linden tree planted in 1900 with local produce such as apple juice, strawberries and biscuits from the Chambord biscuit factory.
4:15 pm : End of the tour and departure.
6:00 pm : Return at the Tourist Office of the City of Tours.