CASTLE LIFE IN LOIRE VALLEY 5*

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1 CASTLE LIFE IN LOIRE VALLEY 5* 4 days, 3 nights From 4 to 10 people sharing Arrival from: Angers From: Saint Pierre des Corps (Tours) Highlights of the itinerary: Privatize your castle with modern facilities Experience the vie de Château meeting Chatelain and staying in magic Chateau hotel. Create your own fragrance with a Master in perfume Cruise at night on the Loire river for sunset and dinner

2 Explore your tour based on 4 people sharing the tour; Day 1 : Arrival in Angers. Your driver-guide, Loire Valley expert, will be waiting for you on the arrival and guide you during your all stay. On arrival, your guide takes you to your first visit in Brissac Castle, owned by the same family since May 26, 1502 date of purchase of the lordship of Brissac d Anjou by a gentleman, René de Cosse. 514 years later, in 2016, his descendants, the Marquis and Marchioness still live in this castle with their four children. As a sign of welcome in Anjou, Le Marquis de Brissac invites you to share a glass of wine in the grand salon. The owner will then take you around the property for an exclusive visit of his property revealing the history of the castle. Your immersion in the castle life continues a few kilometers away. Arrive in a family run Chateau hotel, Chateau de l Epinay. Your Deluxe room is waiting for you. It offers a fantastic French decoration, a truly beautiful setting to feel like Prince and Princess! Located in Anjou wild countryside, be charmed by the magnificent park of the Chateau and relaxed by the swimming pool. We would also suggest experiencing the Spa for a relaxing and unique moment! In the evening, enjoy a gourmet dinner in the comfort of your hotel restaurant. Night at Le Château de L Epinay in Deluxe room. Day 2: After breakfast, and a short transfer. Arrive in a charming medieval village, located between the Loire and Vienna rivers. A renowned French perfumer invites you to a unique experience. He will welcome you in his own home that also served as his studio with stunning views of the confluence of the Vienne river and the Loire river. During the private workshop, the perfumer will introduce you to the art of creating a fragrance according to your natural preferences. Under the watchful eye of your mentor, learn to handle the most precious essential oils that are jealously kept locked away from view, like a treasure... The experience does not stop there, continue your sensory journey in the kitchen of your host, who will offer an aromatic homemade lunch in complete harmony with the local specialties and scents such as rose or jasmine...

3 Your driver -guide will then lead you to the discovery of a single castle straight out of a fairy tale, to continue your sensory experience. This castle is a beautiful Renaissance building in the heart of Touraine. You will put your senses highlighted with a bucolic stroll alongside the castle owner, in the palace gardens with over 450 different varieties of roses. From January to February, we offer to go in search of the black diamond French, truffles! The Baron de la Truffe and his dog take you around the truffières and demonstrate how to look for this incredible mushrooms. In the evening enjoy a gourmet dinner in a Michelin starred restaurant, restaurant Gambetta in the heart of Saumur where the chef offers a cuisine that is playing textures and associations for amazing flavors. In the evening, arrive in your Chateau Hotel, Château de Môh. Your concierge will give you the keys of your private castle located in a small quaint village along the Loire. This beautiful castle overlooking the Loire welcomes you in an exclusive setting with contemporary decor. You will have a private swimming pool (on request) as well as a concierge service throughout your stay. Day 3: Early morning, private transfer to the check point for your private ballooning tour. Discover the magic of a hot-air balloon flight, a bubble of air suspended in space Fly over the Loire Château Following your flight, take time to enjoy a delicious brunch, before your next visit. On the way to Chinon, your driver guide takes you on a vineyard of exception, bastion of historical French family of explorers of the seas. The count will be welcoming you for an exclusive visit of the vineyard. His family owns the domain since 1643 and a visit with Sébastien is always a truly memorable experience. You will discover the history of his ancestors and the richness of the soil at a wine tasting of the castle. The Count then invites you to his table in an idyllic location in the heart of the vineyards, with stunning views of the castle. Lunch awaits you on a charming country table set with English porcelain and sublime glass for a chic picnic of local produce.. All complemented by a tasty food and wine.

4 Enjoy a free afternoon in your castle. (Massage on request in the spa, do not hesitate to ask your expert if you need spa treatment). For your last dinner in the Loire Valley, embark on a wonderful cruise. You will dine on board while enjoying the Loire landscapes classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. Be charmed by the small villages, castles and sand banks that pass in front of you. The dinner will be accompanied by fine Loire Valley wines. A nice way of whiling away the day with a sunset on one of the greatest rivers in Europe. At your return, your driver will be waiting at the dock to take you back to your Castle. Le Château de Môh. Day 4: After breakfast, your driver will drive you to the station of Saint Pierre des Corps. (Transfer to Paris can be arrange, not included in the price). On your way, take time to stop at the Château de Villandry with a worldwide reputation for its luxurious gardens. End of services. Add one or more option on this program: Massage (spa treatment need to be reserved before arrival), bike, horse ride. This tour includes: Transfers in mini-van with a driver-guide Hot Air Balloon flight Entrance fees to visits & places mentioned in the program 2 lunches (lunch on day 2 & a gourmet picnic in the vineyard on day 3) 1 dinner cruise 1 dinner in a Michelin-starred restaurant in Saumur 1 perfume workshop with a master perfumer VIP welcome by the owner of Brissac Castle 1 night at le Château de l Epinay luxury room 2 nights in Privatization of the castle, le Château de Môh - 7 bedrooms and public areas (privatization of the pool and spa optional)

5 This tour does not include: Transport to and from Loire Valley (to Angers on arrival and from St Pierre des Corps train station on your last day). Lunch not mentioned: J1 and J4 Personal expenses Travel insurance We reserve the right to change the program depending on the availability of partners on the dates of your stay. All our suggested packages are completely flexible and designed to give you some ideas and inspiration of what we can offer. We can tailor make the tour for you adding more nights or activities. Price subject to availability at time of booking CANCELLATION POLICY Any cancellation, either partial or total, made by the client (except force major as specified in paragraph 4), involves the application of the following charges. Clients and Company will be notified of any cancellation charges applied by service providers above the percentage level specified below which will be deducted from all refunds except from the 10% OF fees 5.1 TOTAL PROGRAM CANCELLATION (EXCEPT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS GIVEN BY SUBCONTRACTORS) D= starting date of program Basis = total amount of services as it is listed on the ORDER FORM Between 45 &30 days = 20% of total amount of the services as it is listed on the ORDER FORM From D-30 to D-21 = 25% of total amount of the services as it is listed on the ORDER FORM From D-20 to D-15 = 50% of total amount of the services as it is listed on the ORDER FORM From D-14 to D-09 = 75% of total amount of the services as it is listed on the ORDER FORM Less than 8 days = 100% of total amount of the services as it is listed on the ORDER FORM

6 In case of total cancellation of a program for any reason including force majeure more than 46 days before arrival the supplier s will be entitled to claim an amount of 10% administrative fees above supplier s cancellation penalties. These 10% will be calculated on the total amount of services as it is listed on the ORDER FORM to cover time spent on development of the program. 5.2 PARTIAL CANCELLATION-Penalties charged except special suppliers conditions (applying only to individual costs per person and not lot cost due in total whichever number is) EXCEPT SPECIFIC CONDITIONS GIVEN BY SUBCONTRACTORS Cancellation up to 60 days before the first day set for the performance of service: The client may cancel 20% of the amount of the service without penalty. Beyond this percentage, compensation equal to 50% of the cancelled budget will apply, Cancellation between 59 and 30 days before the first day set for the performance of service: The client may cancel 10% of the amount of the service without penalty. Beyond this percentage, compensation equal to 60% of the cancelled budget will apply Cancellation less than 30 days before the first day set for the performance of service: The client may cancel 5% of the amount of the service without penalty. Beyond this percentage, compensation equal to 80% of the cancelled budget will apply Cancellation less than 8 days before the first day set for the performance of service Compensation fees equal to 100%.