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Experience France Like a Local in Bumblebee Manor
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8 Days
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English, French
Overview
An immersive French experience for the curious traveller.
Visit fairy tale castles. Explore the world-famous spectacular castles of the Loire Valley.
Taste dozens of Loire Valley wines. Join our wine expert Martin for a wine experience like no other, with privileged access to vineyards, wineries and winemakers.
Oo la la the food! Enjoy garden-to-table food at Bumblebee Manor, picnic hampers full of fabulous French food, and dine at iconic French restaurants.
Lazy afternoons included so you can relax into the slower pace of French life.
Join Sue and Martin at their manor house for an all-inclusive eight days, seven nights in the Loire Valley France. More than a vacation, this is a chance to experience the sights, food, wine and characters of rural France.
What's Included
- Wine with Meals
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to Attractions as Listed
- Accommodation in a Self-Contained Cottage at Bumblebee Manor
- Personal Insurance and Expenses
Meeting And Pickup
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Pickup details
After your 200 mph TGV train journey from Paris to the Loire valle, we will pick you up from the Saumur train station and bring you to your home for the week at Bumblebee Manor.
What To Expect
Welcome and formal dinner at Bumblebee Manor
1 Stop
Saint-Macaire-du-Bois
After your 200 mph train journey we will pick you up from Saumur train station and bring you to your home for the week at Bumblebee Manor. Time to settle in and relax
8 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Twin accommodation in one of 3 in the recently converted cottages in the 200 year old coach house at Bumblebee Manor.
Meals : Dinner
Cave Exploration
4 Stops
Breakfast will be served in your cottage ready for when you wake up, giving you a chance to recover from your big trip yesterday. Lunch will be served back at Bumblebee Manor before heading out in the afternoon for more sightseeing.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Le Mystere des Faluns - Les Perrieres
The Loire Valley is famed for its caves created when the rock was quarried to build the incredible castles in the region. Visit a mesmerizing sound and light art installation in one of these quarries.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Bioparc - Zoo de Doue la Fontaine
The Bio Parc is the only cave zoo in the world, and voted number 2 zoo in all of Europe. This is a large conservation zoo with strong animal welfare values, and is a truly unique experience.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Our dinner will be in a unique underground restaurant serving local specialties like Foue, Galipettes and Rillettes.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : No need to pack your suitcases each day, you will return home to your cottage at Bumblebee Manor.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wine Tour
1 Stop
Le Puy-Notre-Dame
After breakfast we meet in the wine room with Martin for a primer on the wines of the Loire Valley, how to taste wine and unravel the mystique of food pairings. Your all-day wine tour gives you privileged access at several local vineyards and a chance to taste a variety of 15+ wines using your new-found skills.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Cottage at Bumblebee Manor
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Medieval Town and Fortress
3 Stops
A chance to relax by the pool, then brunch on the manor house terrace.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
The historical fortress of Chinon sits high above the town on Chinon below. This is where Joan of Arc petitioned the king, and went on to end the 100-year war leading the king's army.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Chinon
Wander the medieval town of Chinon, enjoy a drink in the main plaza or maybe a pastry from a local bakery
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Cottages at Bumblebee Manor
Meals : Lunch, Dinner
Market Day
4 Stops
Angers
In the city of Angers we will experience market day and buy some fabulous French food for dinner. We will enjoy a stroll through the streets, and stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Chateau d'Angers
After lunch at a local restaurant we will visit the massive Angers medieval fortress with its mind blowing tapestry
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Galerie David d'Angers
A visit to the incredible sculpture museum of the most prolific sculptor France has ever seen.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Join Sue in the kitchen to prepare dinner using produce from the garden and the wonderful fresh ingredients we bought together at the market. Enjoy dinner together out in the garden.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Cottages at Bumblebee Manor
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Big Castle Day
3 Stops
Chateau de Villandry
The Villandry castle is beautiful, but it is the incredible gardens that steal the show
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Chateau de Chenonceau
The most visited castle in the Loire Valley, Chateau de Chenonceau is magnificent. We will get there early so that we beat the crowds arriving on tour buses from Paris.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Enjoy French style wood fired pizzas, and a drink at our friend's bar. A warm welcome is guaranteed. We can either bike to the bar, or go in the van, depending on how everyone is feeling after our big castle adventure.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Cottages at Bumblebee Manor
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Saumur and Chateau Dining Experience
2 Stops
Saumur
Today we will visit Saumur for a look around the town and the castle.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Enjoy a sumptuous chateau dining experience. It is super fancy but not at all sniffy, so bring something nice to wear, but nothing too formal.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Cottages at Bumblebee Manor
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Champagne Farewell
2 Stops
We will enjoy a champagne breakfast and take time to reminisce about our week spent together in the Loire Valley.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
We will take you back to the train station to board your TGV home. We won’t say “goodbye” but “au-revoir”, until we see you again.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Bumblebee Tours - Loire Valley Experience
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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