Loire Valley: Châteaux, Wine & Culinary Elegance
Loire Valley: Châteaux, Wine & Culinary Elegance
10 Days/9 Nights
A Grand Journey Through France’s Garden of Kings
May 8-17, 2027
From the regal gateway of Orléans to the refined charm of Angers, this immersive 9-day experience traces the Loire River westward unfolding a tapestry of Renaissance châteaux, UNESCO landscapes, and one of France’s most diverse wine regions.
Guests will stay in exquisite château properties, enjoy Michelin-caliber dining, and experience private tastings across Sancerre, Vouvray, Chinon, and Saumur designed with the depth and polish expected of ENV Travel.
Journey Overview
From the regal gateway of Orléans to the refined charm of Angers, this immersive 9-day experience traces the Loire River westward unfolding a tapestry of Renaissance châteaux, UNESCO landscapes, and one of France’s most diverse wine regions.
Guests will stay in exquisite château properties, enjoy Michelin-caliber dining, and experience private tastings across Sancerre, Vouvray, Chinon, and Saumur designed with the depth and polish expected of ENV Travel.
Refined Châteaux Accommodations and Exclusive Tastings in the Loire Valley
Accommodations
- 5* Luxury chateaux in the center of the Loire Valley with amazing views
Day 1 – Arrival in Orléan
- Private transfer to our luxury château hotel
- Settle in for our 9 night stay
- Welcome apéritif and refined dinner
Day 2 – Chambord & Cheverny
- Visit Château de Chambord
- Lunch in the countryside
- Afternoon at Château de Cheverny
- Evening at château dining at their acclaimed restaurant
Day 3 – Sancerre Wine Immersion
- Full-day excursion to Sancerre
- Private Sauvignon Blanc tastings with winemakers
- Vineyard lunch with panoramic views
- Return to château
- Evening to explore
Day 4 – Amboise & Chenonceau
- Morning at leisure
- Visit Château de Chenonceau
- Lunch overlooking the Cher River
- Explore Amboise
Day 5 – Vouvray & Tours Gastronomy
- Chenin Blanc tastings in Vouvray
- Market visit and lunch in Tours
- Afternoon at leisure
- Michelin-starred dinner
Day 6 – Villandry & Chinon
- Visit Château de Villandry gardens
- Lunch at the farm restaurant on site.
- Continue to Chinon
- Cabernet Franc tastings and village exploration
- Dinner in a historic setting
Day 7 – Saumur & Fontevraud
- Explore Saumur and sparkling wine caves
- Visit Fontevraud Abbey
- Check into abbey hotel
- Elegant dinner on property
Day 8-9– Anjou Wines & Angers
- Wine tastings in the Anjou region
- Arrival in Angers
- Explore the old town
- Farewell dinner
Day 10 – Departure
- Breakfast and transfers from Loire Valley to Paris via train
$10450 per person
Single Supplement for Solo Travelers in a Private Room
$2,900
Meet Cara PatricIa Our Wine Expert
Cara Patricia is Co-Founder, Brand & Creative Director, and CEO of DECANT Bottle Shop & Bar, a natural and small-production wine retail and bar concept with locations in San Francisco and Napa Valley. Since founding DECANT in 2018, she has led brand strategy, creative direction, community programming, and direct-to-consumer initiatives across both locations, producing hundreds of experiential activations over the years.
Cara holds Advanced Sommelier credentials from the Court of Master Sommeliers and is a Certified Wine Professional from the Culinary Institute of America — where she completed the Accelerated Wine and Beverage Program in 2012. She also holds certifications as a French Wine Scholar, California Wine Appellation Specialist, and WSET Level 3.
Her career spans three-Michelin-star fine dining, luxury Champagne representation for Moët Hennessy, cellar management, import sales, and independent consulting. She has been a featured speaker at TEXSOM and a moderator at WINeFARe, and her work has been covered by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Punch, among others.
Cara's philosophy — drink for yourself — shapes everything she builds: wine experiences that are knowledgeable, human, and free of pretension.
Signature Experiences
- Private château access and expert-led visits
- Curated tastings across Sancerre, Vouvray, Chinon, and Saumur
- Michelin-starred and destination dining
- Visits to the colorful mushroom caves and and ancient troglodytes
- 5* château accommodations
- Seamless luxury
Dining Highlights
- Acclaimed authentic restaurant in Blois in a wine cave
- Domaine des Hauts de Loire
- Auberge du Bon Laboureur
- L’Evidence
- Acclaimed restaurant overlooking the Loire in Saumur
Proposed Wineries Plus a Few of Cara's Favorites!
· Domaine Vacheron (Sancerre – biodynamic benchmark)
· Domaine Didier Dagueneau (iconic Pouilly-Fumé)
· Domaine Huet (Vouvray – historic excellence)
· Domaine Champalou (Vouvray – precision Chenin)
· Domaine Bernard Baudry (Chinon – top Cabernet Franc)
· Clos Rougeard (Saumur – ultra-exclusive)
· Bouvet-Ladubay (Saumur – méthode traditionnelle)
Inclusions
- 9 nights château accommodations
- Daily breakfast, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
- Private winery access & tastings
- Luxury ground transport (Mercedes Sprinter)
- Expert guides
- All curated experiences and entry fees
$10450 per person
Single Supplement for Solo Travelers in a Private Room
$2,900
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