8-Day Family Trip From Paris to Loire Valley

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Your second day will start with a tour of one of France's most iconic locations, the Palace of Versailles. Travel back in time over the centuries to explore what life was like living in the splendour of Versailles and amongst the Kings & Queens of France. Alongside a specialist in family tours and an accredited historian, your family will discover the magnificence of Versailles, from the ornately painted ceilings and glistening golden doorways closed on private royal quarters to the glorious Hall of Mirrors; the ultimate demonstration of power and prestige. In the late afternoon, you will then join an after-hours Louvre intimate tour of the Louvre Museum.

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After a morning at your leisure exploring the French capital, you will meet your guide in the afternoon for a delicious walking food tour in a village-like district of Paris: Canal Saint-Martin. This delightful 3-hour small-group foodie odyssey through a picturesque local neighbourhood & upcoming Paris gastronomy epicentre will open your senses to a whole new world of French culture. It's packed with inspiring locales and tastings along the way, with a personable expert to fill you in on each mouth-watering product.

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Today, you will take a private transfer to the train station to get to St Pierre des corps. Upon arrival, you will pick up your rental car to drive to your hotel in Amboise. Amboise is an architectural jewel of the Renaissance and dips its majestic silhouette into the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage river. This was once place of residence for French kings from the 15th to the 19th centuries, its destiny is inextricably linked to the history of France. By exploring the city on bicycle, you can take in the amazing sights while at the same time see the best of the surrounding countryside.

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Today you discover and visit two of the most prestigious castles in one great full-day tour. This includes the impressive Château de Chambord and stunning Château de Chenonceau. You will learn about the intimate little secrets of the French Kings who once lived there. You'll also enjoy off-the-crowd panoramic views thanks to your local guide, benefit from the wealth of thrilling genuine details and funny anecdotes and make the most of this exciting day.

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Today, you will take your car for a full day family visit to Zoo de Beauval. Ranked among the ten best zoos in the world, the ZooParc de Beauval presents the greatest diversity of animal life to be discovered as a family. Also since their arrival in 2012, Giant Pandas are the stars of the ZooParc de Beauval! Huan Huan, the female, and Yuan Zi, the male, are at the center of all attentions.

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After breakfast, you will drive back to central Paris. drop off your car and check into your hotel for your last day and night in Paris. Before you go back home, you will have one last day of fun with a French baguette baking and proffesional boulangerie class. Here you will learn the classic art of French baking - a perfect skill to bring back to your home kitchen.