Photography workshop f3: France, Loire valley castles
Numerous châteaux line the banks of the Loire River, throughout the "Valley of the Kings," a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The oldest, built for defensive purposes, were veritable medieval fortresses with their ramparts and drawbridges. During the Renaissance, aesthetics inspired by Italian culture became more important to the Kingdom's dignitaries. The refined facades were complemented by the beauty of the gardens surrounding the buildings. We will visit the most famous of these, including the imposing Château de Chenonceau with its arches overlooking the Cher and its magnificent gardens, or the Château de Chambord, remarkable for its size and richly decorated facades, famous in particular for its double spiral staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Finally, the Château de Blois, whose construction lasted nearly four centuries, and whose architecture combines Gothic, Renaissance, and Classical styles.
Dates:Â Â from July 6 to 12, 2025
Participants : 5 to 9 people
Level : all levels
Programme:
Day 1 : Departure from Tours. Drive to the Château de Villandry. Visit the château and its gardens, then take a one-hour trip on the Loire. Hike to the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau
Day 2 : Visit of the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, then the Château d’Ussé. The village of Villaines-les-Rochers, the regional capital of basketwork. Night in Amboise.
Day 3 : Visit the Château d’Amboise. Discover the Ambacia cellars. Market.
Day 4 : Discover the villages of Montrésor and Lontrichard. Visit the Château de Chenonceau. Possibility of a canoe trip on the Cher, passing under the arches of the château.
Day 5 : Drive to the Château de Chambord, with a stop at the Château de Cheverny and a traditional boat trip on the Loire.
Day 6 : Visit the Château de Chambord. Possibility of canoeing or taking a hot air balloon ride.
Day 7 : Detour to the village of Lavardin. Tasting and visit to a wine estate. Visit to Tours.
670,00 €
What is included
*Â Group support
* Photoshoots
* Site exploration
* Vehicle transportation
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What is not included
* Transportation to the training location
* Accommodation
* Meals and drinks
* Travel by cable car, gondola, chairlift, red train, and Mont Blanc tramway
* Provision of photographic equipment
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