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To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discount price

The Loire Valley
8 Day Coach Holidays - 5% Discount

Holiday Highlights
• Riverside town of Montrichard • Loire Valley's beautiful scenery • 16th-century Villandry Château • Magnificent Chenonceau Château • Bourgeois elegance of Saumur

Your base for this wonderful Shearings coach holiday to the Loire Valley is Montrichard in the heart of the gently winding Loire Valley, with its own castle ruins and riverside gardens. It is the ideal place from which to explore this region, the place French monarchs chose to build their magnificent châteaux and glorious gardens.

Holiday Itinerary

DAY 1: UK to Northen France
Dover, Calais, then into northern France for dinner at our overnight hotel. (D)

DAY 2: N. France to Montrichard
A stop in Paris before heading to our base for the week, Montrichard. (B,D)

DAYS 3 to 6: Montrichard
The start of your holiday in this ancient medieval town on the banks of the River Cher, with its pavement cafes serving petit noirs and grande crèmes. (B,D)

DAY 7: Montrichard to N. France
Stopping in Orleans to see the wonderful cathedral en route to our overnight hotel. (B,D)

DAY 8: N. France to UK
Calais, Dover, then home. (B)

Included Excursions

Full Day: Châteaux and Gardens of the Loire
A visit to the magnificent and romantic Chenonceau Château, famed for its gallery built like a bridge across the gently flowing River Cher below and with an equally spectacular interior. This is followed by a trip to the 16th century château at Villandry, with its formal style Renaissance gardens laid out in colourful geometric patterns full of shrubs, flowers and fruit trees.

Full Day: Loire Valley Tour
A coach drive along the scenic River Loire takes us to Saumur, overlooked by an imposing fairy-tale château with its four towers rising high above the town. The town is known for being home to the National Riding School and elite Cadre Noir cavalry regiment, as well as being surrounded by one of the oldest vineyards in France, so the chance to sample some excellent white wines is not to be missed.

Optional Excursions • Tours • Amboise • Blois Château ‘Son et Lumière’

Hotel Bellevue - Montrichard

The Hotel Bellevue has a stunning position in the heart of medieval Montrichard at the foot of the 11th century castle ruins, with glorious views over the River Cher. All the bars, restaurants, shops and cafes are within easy walking distance, whilst the river’s promenade is perfect for a relaxing walk.

• All bedrooms have private facilities, including satellite TV and minibar
• Restaurant with panoramic views serving buffet breakfast and dinner
• Tea/coffee after dinner
• Bar
• Lounge

No. of rooms: 30
Lift: 1
Official rating: 3 stars

The Loire Valley 2012 Departures - Tour Code ECFRBA
• 7 nights dinner, room & breakfast • 2 included excursions • Luxury Coach travel • Departs: Saturday Dep code: A
Shearings Brochure Price in Black Travel 55 Discount Price in Red Quote Travel 55 Ref: S9990 + Tour Code
May 5, 26	£629 £598	July 14	£659 £627
June 16	£659 £627	September 8	£669 £636
• Single room supplement £114 Prices shown are per person based on two people sharing a standard room. B,D: Breakfast & dinner.

To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter