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France - Paris - Versailles - Loire Valley
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Private transfer and two-night stay at a beautiful and very 'left bank' hotel. Housed in a former legendary mansion in the Saint-Germain-des-Pres district, this hotel offers a relaxing spa, a quiet garden and an intimate bar. From a rooftop suite to bedrooms with private terraces, each has its own distinctive character. The decor maintains the spirit of the mansion: vintage finds, silky velvet, beautiful inlaid woodwork, toile in some spots, and four-poster beds in others.
Included in the itinerary - Discover Parisian mansions on a private guided tour. Accompanied by a guide, you will explore two mansions in the capital, to understand how Parisian high society has evolved over the last two centuries: You'll visit the Musee Jacquemart-Andre first, with its large apartments and sumptuous decor. It houses a vast collection of paintings and sculptures, including works by Rembrandt, Botticelli and David. The day continues at the Musee Nissim de Camondo, just outside the Parc Monceau. You can also take a walk through the park.
Pick up your hired car and drive to Versailles. Spend two nights in a historic hotel on the edge of Louis XIV's royal estate. For over a century, the palace has cultivated a very French-style refinement. A must-see for epicureans, Sarah Bernhardt, Proust, John Rockefeller and many personalities have all retreated to this place.
Just for you - A reservation at the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant. At this intimate restaurant, you'll sample signature dishes created by the chef in his London restaurants, such as Scottish crayfish ravioli and blue lobster.
Included in the itinerary - Private guided visit of the Queen's Hamlet. Beyond the gardens of Versailles are the castles of Trianon and Marie-Antoinette's estate. You'll walk through this bucolic place, created to escape the constraints of the Court. Its peaceful atmosphere still contrasts with the main castle and its French-style garden.
Spend the late afternoon at the hotel's spa and enjoy a relaxing massage. You'll be transported into a truly rejuvenating experience for the senses.
Drive to the Loire Valley for a two-night stay in a unique location. The hotels is about 160 feet from the Chateau de Chambord, a singular building that forms the heart of the eponymous estate. Inside the hotel, the atmosphere is reminiscent of an elegant country house with a contemporary twist.
Things to do - Visit the Chateau de Chambord on your own. The building is located in the middle of the largest enclosed park in Europe, with an area of 13,442 acres, identical to that of Paris within its city limits. Among the architectural jewels of the Loire Valley, Chambord is certainly the most prestigious of all, with its famous double helix staircase and more than 4,500 objects of art in the refurbished apartments. This visit is an opportunity to learn about Francis I's intention when he decided to build this palace, and the role of Leonardo da Vinci in drawing up the plans. Everything here exudes history: not just aesthetics, but also a certain spirituality, even an element of mystery.
Included in the itinerary - A morning of cycling in the Loire Valley. Bicycles are available so you can take a jaunt along the water against the backdrop of the magnificent castles of the Loire Valley.
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