Your creative journey begins in the town of Amboise, a place largely unchanged for five centuries. Its timber-framed streets, historic architecture, and scenic riverbanks serve as both your subject and your classroom. Here, you will learn to perceive the world with a photographer’s eye, honing your skills in composition and light. As you immerse yourself in the town's atmosphere, you'll experiment with everything from intricate textures to expansive landscapes, creating a unique visual diary of your exploration. The tour continues at the Royal Château, where you will refine the art of visual storytelling. Beyond simply capturing images, you will discover how to convey emotion and narrative through your lens. By observing subtle patterns and moments that often go unnoticed, you will learn to capture the true essence of this historic site. Each click of the camera brings you closer to becoming an expressive photographer, turning the beauty of Amboise into a masterclass in perspective.

Discover the enchanting Loire Valley with a full-day guided tour of Château du Clos Lucé, the final residence of Leonardo da Vinci, and the royal Château d'Amboise. Begin your journey at Clos Lucé, exploring Leonardo’s private world, including his workshops and gardens filled with working models of his inventions. Enjoy free time for lunch in the picturesque town of Amboise before visiting the majestic Château Royal d'Amboise. Here, your guide will share captivating tales of royal life as you explore its iconic rooms and gardens with breathtaking views of the Loire River. - Full-day guided tour from Tours, available in English only - Visit the last residence of Leonardo da Vinci and explore his gardens - Enjoy free time for lunch in the charming town of Amboise - Discover the grandeur of Château Royal d'Amboise with a knowledgeable guide

Develop your photography skills while capturing the magic of Château Chenonceau with international prize winning photographer and tutor Mark Playle. One of the most photographed chateaux, Château Chenonceau was once home to Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. Expert guidance and local knowledge ensure you will get the best possible images from your visit. Capture the details many miss. Suitable for all camera types from DSLR, Mirrorless, Point & Shoot to Mobile Phone and Tablet. Your guide, tutor and local resident, Mark Playle is a prize winning photographer who has shot London Fashion Week, Le Mans 24hr and photographed Daphne Selfe, one of the world’s top Supermodels. His work has been exhibited at The Photography Show in the UK, FESPA Hamburg, FESPA Amsterdam and across Europe. Customised tours are available. Contact us for details.

Floating and sensory isolation is an uncommon but extremely beneficial method of relaxation. You will float in water at 36°C (skin temperature), heavily loaded with Epsom salt (5 times the density of Dead Sea salt). This will allow you to float effortlessly for total relaxation. In the dark or with colored light (chromotherapy), in silence, with relaxing sounds (sound of the sea, tropical forest), or to music, you control your environment according to your mood at the time. Our flotation and sensory isolation center is the only one in Touraine to offer absolute relaxation in flotation cocoons.

What we have after all are memories. I will do my best to give you wonderful memories from your holiday. With family, friends, children, as a couple, or even a single traveler - you will be delighted to go back to the time you spend in France.

Develop your photography skills while capturing the magic of Château Royal d'Amboise with international award winning photographer and tutor Mark Playle. Resting place of Leonardo da Vinci and once home to several Kings of France Royal Chateau Amboise is one of the major Loire Chateaux. Expert guidance and local knowledge ensure you will get the best possible images from your visit. Capture the details many miss. Suitable for all camera types from DSLR, Mirrorless, Point & Shoot to Mobile Phone and Tablet. Your guide, tutor and local resident, Mark Playle is a prize winning photographer who has shot London Fashion Week, Le Mans 24hr and photographed Daphne Selfe, one of the world’s top Supermodels. His work has been exhibited at The Photography Show in the UK, FESPA Hamburg, FESPA Amsterdam and across Europe. Customised tours are available. Contact us for details.

Embark on this Private Loire Valley Wine Tour and indulge your senses in the heart of France's renowned wine country! Your day begins with a personalized, chauffeur-driven journey through the stunning Loire Valley, setting the scene for an unforgettable adventure. As you traverse the picturesque landscape, you'll have the opportunity to visit two prestigious Chateaus and the Caves Duhard winery - each with its own unique charm and distinctive wines. Expert sommeliers and winemakers will guide you through tastings of exceptional Loire Valley varietals, sharing their deep knowledge and passion for winemaking. Enjoy a delightful lunch at the Caves Duhard winery, paired with local specialties, perfectly complementing the wines you've tasted throughout the day. Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting memories on this Full-Day Private Loire Valley Wine Tour Experience, escaping the hustle of Tours for a day of indulgence and appreciation of France's vinicultural heritage.

Enjoy a unique day exploring French gastronomy. A taste walk in the Loire Valley! Bourgueil, a historic city full of heritage. In a small group, the chef will accompany you and adapt to your expectations in order to make the purchases at the Point of Sale for lunch. Together, discover the local specialties thanks to the knowledge of the chef. On the way, you will stop at a winery for a wine tasting. Enjoy an improved picnic cooked by the chef, a unique and friendly moment. And enjoy the chef's tricks!

Enjoy an unusual getaway on a vintage scooter for a 60km journey between Vouvray and Amboise. From the right bank to the left bank of the Loire, we will take the small country roads to help you discover the riches of the region. Off the beaten track, this small group guided tour will take you from meeting to meeting passionate locals, craftsmen and producers and towards a more intimate and secret heritage, hidden behind the majestic castles of the Loire.

A true concentration of architectural treasures, with the Loire as a common thread, this circuit will immerse you in the heart of the Loire Valley, classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO, comfortably installed in a vintage sidecar. This tour includes a visit to a castle

Discover the very best of the Loire Valley on this exclusive full-day tour from Paris, featuring four iconic castles instead of the usual three. Travel comfortably in a premium vehicle and immerse yourself in the splendor of French Renaissance history, extraordinary architecture, and the fascinating legacy of Leonardo da Vinci. This carefully designed itinerary takes you beyond standard tours, combining grand royal châteaux with a deeply personal look into Da Vinci’s final years in France. What to expect: - Full-day guided tour from Paris to the Loire Valley - Seamless hotel pick-up and drop-off in a premium vehicle - Visit to Château de Chambord, the largest and most majestic château of the Loire Valley - Exploration of Château de Chenonceau, the elegant château built over the Cher River - Visit to Château d’Amboise, a former royal residence overlooking the Loire - Discovery of Clos Lucé, the final home of Leonardo da Vinci

Tours is known as “The City of Art and History”, dating back to the second century, and stays true to its title boasting rich historic and cultural heritage. In the centre are half-timbered French houses, beautiful gardens, and Renaissance mansions, drawing you into the city’s medieval past. Explore the Rue Nationale, one of the oldest and busiest streets of the city. Admire an important historic landmark of the city - the 15th century Eglise Notre Dame de la Riche. For two hours, enjoy some of the most important historical highlights, admire the beautiful architecture and listen to interesting stories about this charming place.

This is a site with many stories: I'll talk about a wide range of subjects including the stories of the women associated with this site, medieval personal hygiene, social status of mistresses, a very famous prisoner, historic graffiti and medieval weapons. My background is not art history, but collections care and the behind the scenes management of historic sites.

Dazzle your other half with this romantic nighttime getaway in a vintage sidecar and discover the light trail in downtown Tours. You will enjoy a discreet tasting break on the banks of the Loire.

Embark on an unusual ride aboard a comfortable vintage sidecar. Your gentleman sider will help you discover the must-see places between Tours and Azay-le-Rideau along the water

Venture into the scenic Loire Valley and discover its magnificent castles on this comprehensive day tour. Save hours researching and planning your trip by having everything organized for you—hotel pickup, drop-off, transfers, and entrance fees. Travel comfortably and enjoy visiting Amboise Castle and Clos Lucé with its beautiful park and Leonardo’s Garden. See multiple Loire Valley highlights in a day, including Clos Lucé Explore one of France’s royal castle. Take it easy with hotel pickup and drop-off included Visit the former home of Leonardo da Vinci and learn about his life

Enjoy a walking tour of Chenonceau Castle with a local guide who will tailor the excursion to your tastes and introduce you to the castle’s beautiful places. Start at the entrance of the castle and then head to the charming gardens full of flowers. Chenonceau castle has been classified a “Historic Monument” by the French Ministry of Culture and has been home to famous queens as Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis. Discover its original design and architecture and immerse yourself in the medieval period during this informative tour.

Discover the whole wine-making process, from grape to wine, with Myriam, the granddaughter and wife of winegrowers from the Vouvray vineyard in the Loire Valley. 3-hour tour including a guided walk in the vines, a tour of the winery and rock-hewn cellar, and a tasting of 6 Loire wines with local finger food. Discover the Vouvray wines and deepen your knowledge of Loire vineyard while enjoying a personalized attention from your local guide on this small-group tour limited to 12 people.

The best of Tours in an hour. Your gentleman sider will make you discover the unmissable places of the city as well as unusual places, comfortably installed in a beautiful vintage sidecar.

Enjoy a private tour of the Loire Valley wines. With your licensed tour guide, visit small wineries of Vouvray for splendid white wines and of Chinon and Bourgueil for Cab Francs.

What we have left are memories. It is so important to have memories for all we experienced, saw, did, and most importantly, the memories of our loved ones and WITH our loved ones. I will be so happy to create all this for you. I feel how unique we all are, I respect you, I join you, I guide you and I also let you be you. I see how beautiful people are and I am delighted to show them how I see them. I always create photos and memories I would love to have myself ♥ As an award winning photographer, with clients who come back to work with me from all over the world to my little village in France, I hope to create something beautiful and unique also for you. I also offer photos in gardens of Chenonceau, Chaumont sur Loire and in the vineyards and nature, as well in the gardens and rooms of beautiful chateau hotels my clients are staying at. Just contact me if you want something special!

Experience a full-day wine tour in the famous Loire Valley, accompanied by a local and expert guide. Your day will include two visits of local wineries followed by tastings of local white & red wines (fees included). At lunch time, stop in Chinon, a picturesque town dominated by its castle. There, you will have time to visit the town, and your guide will indicate the best places to try some local specialties (at your own expense). The full-day trip will also include the transportation from and to Tours city center.

Let us take you to some of the best vineyards in the area - Amboise, Vouvray, Touraine - and discover the amazing wines - whites, rosés, reds, and sparkling. Walk the vineyards, tour the caves, and taste wines (10+ wines) with the winemakers. Full-day tours include 3 wineries and a homemade picnic lunch served at a vineyard. The lunch or snacks can be added to a half-day tour (for an additional fee) to make a truly French experience. You'll have the opportunity to buy wines at each vineyard and we can arrange shipping services for the wine to be delivered to your home! NOTE: Pickup originating from a 5km radius of Amboise or Tours. If it's a one-person, private tour, there is a 60 euro surcharge.

Experience the magnificent Chateau de Chambord on this private half day trip from Tours France. Discover the Preserved Heritage of the Loire Valley with our guide and admire French Renaissance architecture and the double-helix staircase.