Loire Valley: Châteaux, Wine & Culinary Elegance

May 8-16, 2027

From the regal gateway of Orléans to the refined charm of Angers, this immersive 9-day experience traces the Loire River westward unfolding a tapestry of Renaissance châteaux, UNESCO landscapes, and one of France’s most diverse wine regions.

Guests will stay in exquisite château properties, enjoy Michelin-caliber dining, and experience private tastings across Sancerre, Vouvray, Chinon, and Saumur designed with the depth and polish expected of ENV Travel. 

Loire Valley: Châteaux, Wine & Culinary Elegance

10 Days/9 Nights | Orléans → Angers

 A Grand Journey Through France’s Garden of Kings

May 8-16. 2027

  Journey Overview

From the regal gateway of Orléans to the refined charm of Angers, this immersive 9-day experience traces the Loire River westward unfolding a tapestry of Renaissance châteaux, UNESCO landscapes, and one of France’s most diverse wine regions.

Guests will stay in exquisite château properties, enjoy Michelin-caliber dining, and experience private tastings across Sancerre, Vouvray, Chinon, and Saumur designed with the depth and polish expected of ENV Travel.

Refined Châteaux and Exclusive Tastings in the Loire Valley

Proposed Accommodations

• Les Sources de Cheverny or similar– Nature, wine, and understated luxury
• Château de Noizay – Renaissance elegance in vineyard surroundings
• Fontevraud L'Hôtel – Contemporary design within a historic abbey setting
• Château de l'Épinay – A tranquil countryside château near Angers

Day 1 – Arrival in Orléan

• Private transfer to château hotel in the Sologne countryside
• Welcome apéritif and refined dinner

Day 2 – Chambord & Cheverny

• Visit Château de Chambord    
• Lunch in the Sologne countryside
• Afternoon at Château de Cheverny
• Evening at leisure or château dining

Day 3 – Sancerre Wine Immersion

• Full-day excursion to Sancerre
• Private Sauvignon Blanc tastings with winemakers
• Vineyard lunch with panoramic views
• Return to château

Day 4 – Amboise & Chenonceau

• Transfer west toward Amboise
• Visit Château de Chenonceau
• Lunch overlooking the Cher River
• Explore Amboise
• Check in to château hotel (Noizay/Amboise area)

Day 5 – Vouvray & Tours Gastronomy

• Chenin Blanc tastings in Vouvray
• Market visit and lunch in Tours
• Afternoon at leisure
• Michelin-starred dinner

Day 6 – Villandry & Chinon

• Visit Château de Villandry gardens
• Lunch at the farm restaurant on site.
• Continue to Chinon
• Cabernet Franc tastings and village exploration
• Dinner in a historic setting

Day 7 – Saumur & Fontevraud

• Explore Saumur and sparkling wine caves
• Visit Fontevraud Abbey
• Check into abbey hotel
• Elegant dinner on property

Day 8-9– Anjou Wines & Angers

• Wine tastings in the Anjou region
• Arrival in Angers
• Explore château and old town
• Farewell dinner

Day 10 – Departure

• Breakfast and private transfers from Angers via train

Inclusions

• 9 nights château accommodations
• Daily breakfast, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
• Private winery access & tastings
• Luxury ground transport (Mercedes Sprinter)
• Expert guides    
• All curated experiences and entry fees

Signature Experiences

• Private château access and expert-led visits
• Curated tastings across Sancerre, Vouvray, Chinon, and Saumur
• Michelin-starred and destination dining
• Château accommodations throughout
• Seamless luxury     

Dining Highlights

• Acclaimed authentic restaurant in Blois in a wine cave
• Domaine des Hauts de Loire
• Auberge du Bon Laboureur
• L’Evidence
• Acclaimed restaurant overlooking the Loire in Saumur

Proposed Wineries

· Domaine Vacheron (Sancerre – biodynamic benchmark)

· Domaine Didier Dagueneau (iconic Pouilly-Fumé – request-only)

· Domaine Huet (Vouvray – historic excellence)

· Domaine Champalou (Vouvray – precision Chenin)

· Domaine Bernard Baudry (Chinon – top Cabernet Franc)

· Clos Rougeard (Saumur – ultra-exclusive, contingent)

· Bouvet-Ladubay (Saumur – méthode traditionnelle)

Accommodations

· Les Sources de Cheverny (2 nights)

 A serene estate nestled among forests and vineyards—where mornings begin with mist over the vines and evenings end with candlelit dinners.

· Château de Noizay (3 nights)

 A Renaissance château where time slows. Elegant interiors, manicured gardens, and refined Loire hospitality.

· Fontevraud L’Hôtel (2 nights)

 Minimalist luxury set within a royal abbey—quiet, contemplative, and architecturally striking.

· Château de l’Épinay – Château de l’Épinay (2 nights)

 A private estate feel with understated elegance near Angers.

 $10450 per person

Single Supplement for Solo Travelers in a Private Room

 $2,900

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