We will be in Amboise for 4 1/2 days and need help in planning the trip. Any suggestions? We will have a rental car.
NRC
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Well... this sort of question is just TOO open!!
What sort of thing do you like??
Have you looked at any guide books or maps??
Have you done any web research of your own, to give us some ideas??
Why do you want to go to Amboise?? IF you THINK about that, then perhaps you will come up with some of your own answers.
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Yes to the questions if about web searcy and 3 books. We are interested in seeing the Chateaus.
I quess what I need is a day to day plan ro see the most Chateaus so that we won%26#39;t be back tracking. We have narrowed the Chateaus down to the 3%26amp; 2 star Chateaus that the books recommend visitors to see.
Ijust need 1st day see--- 2nd day--- etc.
NRC70
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I have found you an online map which shows the basic %26#39;layout%26#39; of where the Chateaux are situated. Armed with this and a decent road map of the area, you should be able to sort out %26#39;Day 1%26#39; and %26#39;Day 2%26#39; for yourself, especially as, at present, YOU are the only one who knows which Chateaux you want to visit!!
chateaux-de-la-loire.fr/loire_valley_map.htm
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%26lt;%26lt;%26lt;We have narrowed the Chateaus down to the 3%26amp; 2 star Chateaus that the books recommend visitors to see.%26gt;%26gt;%26gt;
Mmmm. 3 and 2 star chateaux, good choice.
If we knew the names, we could help plan an overall itinerary.
In the absence of a better reference, on the east side of Tours I recommend the châteaux of: Blois, Chambord, Chenonceau, and perhaps Cheverny (mainly because it is one of the only furnished château and because it is easily visited in conjunction with seeing Chambord). Noticeably absent from my list is the château of Amboise itself which has been largely dissembled and the stone used in its original construction sold. The Clos Lucé in Amboise is interesting but does not really have either the architectural interest or historical significance of the other mentioned locations.
In lieu of these overly hyped venues, visit a local wine producer and visit a cave where much of the stone used in the construction of the areas châteaux was taken. Call for an appointment:
http://cavegrandebrosse.com/
On the west side of Tours is Villandry and Azay-le-Rideau. Due to the ever growing traffic of Tours, these are more difficult to reach from Amboise than the other châteaux but are worthy destinations none the less. You could throw in a visit to old Tours and have a nice 2-3 day package.
There are several tourist oriented activities in or near Amboise (which I personally find of little value) such as le Parc des Mini Châteaux, Aquarium du Val de Loire, and Lulu Parc but overall I should consider 3 days in this area as sufficient. With 4 days, I recommend staying in Tours itself where there will be a wider restaurant choice, museums, concerts, shopping (not just tourist trinkets), and several areas of considerable interest such as the cathedral and the aforementioned Vieux Tours.
I%26#39;ve decided to give each of my recommended locations 3 stars.
How did I compare with the book?
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Many thanks to all that have sent their ideas for our trip.The idea to do the northern Chateaus as a day trip then the South and West Chateaus together.
We do plan to just ride some country roads,check out a winery and some %26quot;local%26quot; resturants. We have an apt. in Amboise so we can take wome leisure time.
Thanks again
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