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Top 10 nature & wildlife things to do in Tours

Wildlife, forests, gardens, and the green pockets of Tours that make it bearable in monsoon and beautiful by November. Day trips and short drives where the landscape is the point.

  1. Discover Amboise in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci, Tours1

    1. Discover Amboise in the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci

    I meet you at the foot of the Château Royal d'Amboise under the Chapelle Saint Hubert , Tomb DE Léonard DE Vinci , who guided us in his steps through time and the alleys of Amboise little known DE tourists to meet us at the Château du Clos Lucé where I would make you jump the queue at the entrance to walk us in the castle and its gardens before leaving perhaps we will find the entrance of the royal subground allowing King François 1st to visit secretly Leonard ..! Then , I would invite you to discover with me some local wines , quietly installed at the Caveau DEs Vignerons d'Amboise, Pl. Michel DEbré, enjoying the sweetness of life in the amboisienne and I would leave you here wishing you a good stay

  2. Loire Valley Ultimate E-bike Tour: Amboise, Chenonceau & Wine, Tours2

    2. Loire Valley Ultimate E-bike Tour: Amboise, Chenonceau & Wine

    · 6.5 hours

    Discover the enchanting Loire Valley on this guided e-bike adventure, perfect for day-trippers from Paris. Start your journey at Amboise train station, where premium e-bikes await. Glide through picturesque vineyards, majestic forests, and iconic landmarks: the Royal Château d'Amboise, the Clos Lucé, final home of Leonardo Da Vinci, and Chenonceau, the Renaissance elegant masterpiece by the river Cher. Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with an optional interior visit to Chenonceau or Amboise. This tour includes a behind-the-scenes winery visit for a tasting and a gourmet picnic featuring local wines, charcuterie and cheeses. - Effortless exploration of the Loire Valley on premium e-bikes - Visit iconic landmarks such as Château d'Amboise and Chenonceau (optional) - Experience an exclusive winery tour with tasting of local wines - Enjoy a gourmet picnic with regional specialties amidst stunning scenery

  3. Tours Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide, Tours3

    3. Tours Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

    5.0· 3 reviews· 1.5 hours

    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.

  1. Amboise Loire Valley Tour, Tours4

    4. Amboise Loire Valley Tour

    5.0· 1 reviews· 6 hours

    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

  2. Loire Valley from Tours : Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry, 2 Wineries, Tours5

    5. Loire Valley from Tours : Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry, 2 Wineries

    5.0· 41 reviews· 9 hours

    Enjoy a complete Loire Valley experience with the visit of the unique and elegant gardens of Chateau de Villandry and the lovely Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. Your passionate guide will stay with you all along the tour, sharing with you funny anecdotes and all his knowledge of the region. An unforgettable experience ! During the afternoon, make the most of Loire Valley wine tour and go meet 2 wine producers of Vouvray appellation, well-known for its sparkling and white wines. All along the day, your passionate and local guide will stay with you, a day that you will never forget!

  3. Loire Valley Most Visited Castles Private Tour from Tours or Amboise, Tours6

    6. Loire Valley Most Visited Castles Private Tour from Tours or Amboise

    4.9· 16 reviews· 9 hours

    Enjoy a private tour of the two most popular castles in the Loire Valley with a registrered guide. Discover chateau de Chenonceau, its graceful architecture and remarkable gardens. Tour  Chambord, the largest and most spectacular Loire Valley castle.

  4. Loire Valley from Amboise : Azay le Rideau, Villandry, 2 Wineries, Tours7

    7. Loire Valley from Amboise : Azay le Rideau, Villandry, 2 Wineries

    4.9· 38 reviews· 9 hours

    Enjoy a complete Loire Valley experience with the visit of the unique and elegant gardens of Chateau de Villandry and the lovely Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. Your passionate guide will stay with you all along the tour, sharing with you funny anecdotes and all his knowledge of the region. An unforgettable experience ! During the afternoon, make the most of Loire Valley wine tour and go meet 2 wine producers of Vouvray appellation, well-known for its sparkling and white wines. All along the day, your passionate and local guide will stay with you, a day that you will never forget!

  5. Loire Valley Half Day : Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau from Tours, Tours8

    8. Loire Valley Half Day : Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau from Tours

    4.8· 57 reviews· 4 hours

    During this morning, visit the unique and elegant gardens of Chateau de Villandry and the lovely Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau. Your passionate guide will share with you funny anecdotes and all his knowledge of the region. An unforgettable experience !

  6. Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau, Tours9

    9. Hot-Air Balloon Ride over the Loire Valley, from Amboise or Chenonceau

    4.7· 270 reviews

    Admire panoramic views over the Loire Valley from the skies on this 3-hours sunrise or sunset hot-air balloon ride from Chateau Amboise, Chenonceau or Chaumont sur loire. Drift gracefully over the forests, lakes, orchards, and vineyards of the Loire Valley with a pilot. Watch the sun slowly rise or set on the horizon and capture the spectacular views on camera, then toast your flight with a glass of Champagne or sparkling grape juice on landing. This tour includes round-trip travel from your Amboise hotel.

  7. Guided walking tour of Chenonceau chateau, Tours10

    10. Guided walking tour of Chenonceau chateau

    4.5· 2 reviews· 3 hours

    This is the must see chateau of the Loire Valley. You will learn about womens history, mysterious graffiti, technological and scientific changes, peoples beliefs, dietary changes, garden history and what drove the economy when the chateau was built. Some powerful female characters have occupied this place - some of them you will have heard of, some will be new names for you. but all are fascinating. I'll cover a bit of modern history too - what happened here during the two World Wars. I'm very happy to tailor the presentation to clients interests. If there is interest I can cover medicine, heritage engineering, textile manufacturing, transport and more, all of which can be demonstrated by elements of this magnificent site. But the lives and loves of the women who lived here will not be forgotten in all of this. Nor will the beautiful objects inside. My background is not art history, but collections care and the behind the scenes management of historic sites.

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