Tours in Tours

Develop your photography skills while capturing the magic of Château Villandry with international prize winning photographer and tutor Mark Playle. Expert guidance and local knowledge ensure you will get the best possible images from your visit. Capture the details many miss. Suitable for all camera types from DSLR, Mirrorless, Point & Shoot to Mobile Phone and Tablet. Your guide, tutor and local resident, Mark Playle is a prize winning photographer who has shot London Fashion Week, Le Mans 24hr and photographed Daphne Selfe, one of the world’s top Supermodels. His work has been exhibited at The Photography Show in the UK, FESPA Hamburg, FESPA Amsterdam and across Europe. Customised tours are available. Contact us for details.

Make a journey through the long history of Tours, the largest city in the region of Centre-Val de Loire of France, by taking a precious glimpse into the mysterious Gallo-Roman Empire at the 3rd-century archaeological site of Gallo-Roman, visiting the 5th-century Charlemagne Tower which said to house the lost tomb of Emperor Charles the Great’s wife, learning about Joan of Arc - the legendary female national hero of France at the 11th-century Castle of Tours, marveling at the majestic Gothic gem of Saint-Gatien Cathedral, admiring Renaissance half-timbered mansions from the 15th century around the vibrant Plum Square, and beholding the imposing 19th-century Basilica of Saint-Martin.

Floating and sensory isolation is an uncommon but extremely beneficial method of relaxation. You will float in water at 36°C (skin temperature), heavily loaded with Epsom salt (5 times the density of Dead Sea salt). This will allow you to float effortlessly for total relaxation. In the dark or with colored light (chromotherapy), in silence, with relaxing sounds (sound of the sea, tropical forest), or to music, you control your environment according to your mood at the time. Our flotation and sensory isolation center is the only one in Touraine to offer absolute relaxation in flotation cocoons.

Embark on this Private Loire Valley Wine Tour and indulge your senses in the heart of France's renowned wine country! Your day begins with a personalized, chauffeur-driven journey through the stunning Loire Valley, setting the scene for an unforgettable adventure. As you traverse the picturesque landscape, you'll have the opportunity to visit two prestigious Chateaus and the Caves Duhard winery - each with its own unique charm and distinctive wines. Expert sommeliers and winemakers will guide you through tastings of exceptional Loire Valley varietals, sharing their deep knowledge and passion for winemaking. Enjoy a delightful lunch at the Caves Duhard winery, paired with local specialties, perfectly complementing the wines you've tasted throughout the day. Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting memories on this Full-Day Private Loire Valley Wine Tour Experience, escaping the hustle of Tours for a day of indulgence and appreciation of France's vinicultural heritage.

The DE Last Secret of the Renaissance Revealed Imagine discovering the most mysterious château DE la Loire, the one that nobody talks about but that has changed the history DE France. Château Gaillard is not just another castle DE: it is THE secret laboratory where the French Renaissance was born. While DE millions of visitors flock to the famous castles, you will enter the privacy of the place where it all began. You Walk Where No One Has Point Of Sale For 500 Years You will not visit a frozen museum, but a living place rediscovered after 5 centuries of oblivion. Every step in the orangery takes you where Dom Pacello, the "Léonard DEs Jardins", planted the first orange trees in France. Every salon you walk through still echoes DE Marie Stuart’s intimate conversations on her royal honeymoon. This is your unique chance DE relive history before it becomes "too" touristy.Here you breathe in the fragrances DE orange blossoms that intoxicated Charles VIII.

Develop your photography skills while capturing the magic of Château du Clos Lucé with international prize winning photographer and tutor Mark Playle. Once home to Leonardo da Vinci, Château du Clos Lucé is one of the major Loire Valley Chateaux. Expert guidance and local knowledge ensure you will get the best possible images from your visit. Suitable for all camera types from DSLR, Mirrorless, Point & Shoot to Mobile Phone and Tablet. Your guide, tutor and local resident, Mark Playle is a prize winning photographer who has shot London Fashion Week, Le Mans 24hr and photographed Daphne Selfe, one of the world’s top Supermodels. His work has been exhibited at The Photography Show in the UK, FESPA Hamburg, FESPA Amsterdam and across Europe. Customised tours are available. Contact us for details.

Develop your photography skills while capturing the magic of Château Chenonceau with international prize winning photographer and tutor Mark Playle. One of the most photographed chateaux, Château Chenonceau was once home to Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. Expert guidance and local knowledge ensure you will get the best possible images from your visit. Capture the details many miss. Suitable for all camera types from DSLR, Mirrorless, Point & Shoot to Mobile Phone and Tablet. Your guide, tutor and local resident, Mark Playle is a prize winning photographer who has shot London Fashion Week, Le Mans 24hr and photographed Daphne Selfe, one of the world’s top Supermodels. His work has been exhibited at The Photography Show in the UK, FESPA Hamburg, FESPA Amsterdam and across Europe. Customised tours are available. Contact us for details.