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FESTIVAL NOIRLAC'S Floating above the landscape in an air balloon
Touraine... A wonderland for children Touraine for Kids ROMANTIC MUSIC IN GEORGE SAND COUNTRY (individuals) THEY LOVE ME... A LITTLE, A LOT, PASSIONATELY, MADLY... GITE IN THE INDRE VALLEY : AARDENTES (LOCATION) Chartres Lyric Festival: A Symphony of Words and Music
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FESTIVAL NOIRLAC'S
Description
On the Route Jacques Coeur and the Route of cistercian abbeys, the Noirlac Abbey specifically enhances the featured vocals and chamber music.
Program
Wait for the concert of your choice (see program) and stay in a 2 or 3 star hotel where you will be warmly welcomed for the night, including breakfast the following morning.
Useful information
INCLUDING PRICE:
1 night, 1 breakfast + 2 concerts
DATES: June 16 to August 12th 2001(2 days/1 night)
440 F in a two star hotel
560 F in a three star hotelmore information ...
Floating above the landscape in an air balloon
Hot air balloon flight
Let the wind take you where it wants and discover unique views of the Chartres Cathedral, the Château and the Maintenon Aqueduct.
Hot air balloon - J.Fiévet
Sightseeing
Early in the morning or in the evening, according to the weather conditions, preparation of the hot air balloon, one hour flight, baptismal certificate and champagne when you touch ground.
Summary
Price includes:
- one hour flight
- baptismal certificate
- champagne when you touch ground
€198.18 per person
(FRF 1 300)
Touraine... A wonderland for children
from FF560/85, 37
2 days / 1 night
Available from April to late September
Bring your children along to experience everything that Touraine has for kids; over 2 days you'll amaze them. You'll see cave houses, where people have something to live underground, and the Dungeons and keeps where prisoners were held against their will, and you'll visit the house of the genius Leonardo da Vinci and a fascining animal park. There is no shortage of surprises exciting you in the land of the kings.
You will have your stay in a property with 2 ha (5 acres) of meadowland and animals (sheep, donkeys, a chicken run)
Our suggestion:
Day one
- The underground quarry at Vignemont, where you'll learn all about the region的s famous tuffeau limestone and about the time when men worked the quarry for the stone used to build the Loire Valley的s finest buildings.
- The Keep in Loches, built in the 11th and 15th centuries, where a number of illustrious historical figures were imprisoned: Cardinal Balue, Philippe de Commines and Ludovic Sforza, who decorated the walls of his cell. Reconstitution of the Louis XI cage and a dungeon, in keeping with the eerie atmosphere which pervades the place.
You dine as guests of your hosts.
Day two
- The Manoir du Clos Lucé in Amboise has 40 models of the amazing machines invented by Leonardo da Vinci.
- Lunch at the Domaine de Beaumarchais.
- The Beaumarchais animal reserve: on board the little train you can see the game brad in France: wild boar, stags and false deer, buffalo, ostriches, Corsican sheep and many other species.
What's included in the price:
Half-board accommodation in 3-epis bed and breakfast (included drinks), lunch on day 2 at the Domaine de Beaumarchais (included drinks) and admission to the attractions included in the itinerary.
Picture : MARC IMAGE
Prices:
Price per person in double room: FF 560 / 85.37
Price per child under 12 sharing parents' room: 375 FF / 57.17
Single room supplement: FF 130 / 19.82
Extra night per adult, half board: FF 275 / 41.92
Extra night per child, half board: 205 FF / 31.25
Car rental supplement: Contact us for details
Reservations and inquiries:
Leisure reception
+00 000 000 0000
[email protected]
Touraine for Kids
From FF840/128.06
2 days / 1 night
Available to 31st March from 11st November 2001
This 2-day break has been specially designed to give you and your children an unforgettable time. You'll meet the genius Leonardo da Vinci and his fabulous machines, see the Loire châteaux as never before and get on board a flying machine, learn about donkeys from all over the world, live into a world of silence and finish up at an amazing Pagoda.
Also, games at the hotels and special gifts for children
Our suggestion:
Day one
- The Manoir du Clos Lucé, where Leonardo da Vinci lives. Here you can see the plans of 40 fabulous machines that the genius architect invented, four centuries ahead of his time, from which IBM has built models.
Day Two
- The Mini-Châteaux Park, where the Loire Valley castles, from Sully-sur-Loire to Angers, have been rebuilt at 1/25th scale in a park of 2 ha (5 acres). There is also a 3D moving cinema experience called
Lunch at the Novotel Amboise. Special menu for chilcdren.
- The Chanteloup Pagoda was built in 1775 by the Duke of . There are historical outdoor games and you can go on a boat trip.
Picture : ALIZE PARCS
Prices:
Price per person in double room: 840 UKL / 128.06
Price per child from 4 to 6 years sharing parents' room: 140 FF / 21.34
Price per child from 7 to 12 years sharing parents' room: 205 FF / 31.25
Single room supplement: FF 145 / 22.11
Extra night per person, half board: FF 515 / 78.51
Car rental (group A, 500 km and insurance included): FF 1300 / 198.18
What's included in the price:
Overnight in a 3* hotel. Dinner on day one, breakfast and lunch on day 2 (included drinks), admission to the attractions included in the itinerary.
Reservations and inquiries:
Novotel Amboise
+00 000 000 0000
[email protected]
ROMANTIC MUSIC IN GEORGE SAND COUNTRY (individuals)
Description
Nohant, in the heart of the Berry, amongst the shadows of the memories of George Sand and Chopin, plays host to the annual Romantic Festivals and International Chopin Encounters which between them recreate some of the great moments of 19th century musical creation.
George Sand
Program
The Nohant Romantic Festivals:
A selection of recitals and conferences held on the Nohant estate on the theme of Romanticism, with the participation of many well-known performers and artists.
International Chopin Encounters:
Chopin的s music studied and discussed from a particular angle. Concerts and master classes are kept at the theater in La Châtre or at Nohant itself.
Practical information
The price includes: one night in double room, breakfast, dinner without drinks, concert on the Saturday, all taxes and travel insurance.
-Romantic Festivals: the last three weekends of June
-Chopin Encounters: 2 weekends after the middle of July
For further information and reservations: Hôtel du Lion d'Argent - Logis de France 2 * - M. and Mme Pierre-Marie Audebert - 2 avenue du Lion d'Argent
36400 La Châtre
Tel: +00 000 000 0000 - Fax: +00 000 000 0000
http://www.hotel-lion-argent.com
[email protected]
Package for half-board and one concert:
Romantic Festivals : 390F
Chopin Encounters : 390 F
single room supplement : 100 F
THEY LOVE ME... A LITTLE, A LOT, PASSIONATELY, MADLY...
MARGEAR CIRCUIT
Marguerite is French for Daisy.
Pluck a different petal each day from a three-star hotel in the heart of the beautiful nature-park we call the Sologne.
There are seven altogether, each an excursion of at least 50km 的 rain a new one every day, by car, on a bike, on foot, as you will, and discover the main towns of the Loir-et-Cher - Blois, Chambord, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Montrichard, Romorantin-Lanthenay (capital of the Sologne) Heritage, events, nature and gastronomy are waiting for you.
Set off from and return to the Hotel de France***, in Contres.
Programme:
First day: Contras 的 Chaumont-sur-Loire 的 Contres. 65
A day of History and Heritage in the Loire Valley and the Sologne, with visits to the Châteaux de Fougères-sur-Bièvre (XV Century), Chaumont-sur-Loire (XV 的 XVI centuries) overlooking the Loire, and the Château de Troussay, near Cheverny (furnished and occupied Renaissance country house).
Second day: Contras, Montrichard, Contres. 53 km.
Nature, Gastronomy and Heritage in the Cher Valley. Today you'll visit the Abbey of Pontlevoy, at Montrichard you'll take a cruise on the Cher and see falcons and hawks flown from the wrist during the display of the Eagles of Montrichard in the ruins of the ancient Keep. At Bourré discover the Magnanery, an underground site with a silkworm hatchery. Finish the day with a wine gathering at Oisly.
Third day: Ops, Chambord, Ops. 60 km.
The Sologne and its historic past open their doors to you with visits to the Château de Cheverny and its famous pack of hounds (XVII century, uninhabited private property), the Château de Villesavin and its museum of vintage and veteran cars, the discovery of the antiques of Bracieux, followed by a tour of the Château de Chambord, a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture, and its fauna and flora..
Fourth day: Ops, Blois, Ops. 60 km.
Explore the old city of Blois, with its famous Château, the Maison Denis Papin (Inventor of the steam engine, born in Blois in 1647), and the Basilica of Notre Dame de La Trinité.
Fifth day: Counters, Romorantin-Lanthenay, Counters
A day among the woods and lakes of the Sologne, starting with the Lac de Soings-en-Sologne, pausing in Romorantin-Lanthenay, capital of the region to see the old half-timbered houses, with a visit to the Museum of Sologne, the church of Saint-Etienne, the Chapelle Saint-Roch and the Museum of Automobile Racing. On to a relaxing view of the Etang (lake) de Paris, followed by a stop at Lassay-sur-Croisne to visit the Château du Moulin (XV century, furnished and uninhabited).
Sixth day: Opposite: Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher. 70 km.
A day in the Valley of the Cher following the tourist trail among the Touraine-Val de Loire vineyards.
Visit to a farm that specialises in foie gras, at Méhers. A look at the ancient Manoir de Beauregard. Visit the bridge carrying the Berry Canal at Châtillon-sur-Cher. Continue to Meusnes to see the Flint Museum and the church. Tour of the Château de Valençay. Return to Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher to visit the Collegial and the Château.
The day finishes with a wine-tasting visit in Oisly and a meeting of the Brotherhood of Winegrowers of Oisly.
Seventh day: Counters 的 Chenonceaux 的 Counters: 70 kilometers
Tower Chenonceaux: the castle (and taste the castle wine), see the Wax Museum, followed by a boat trip.
Off to Chissay-en-Touraine to discover the Distillery Strawberry-Gold, specializing in fruit brandies and liqueurs.
Information and reservations:
Hotel de France***
Road
41700 Against
Tel. +00 000 000 0000
Fax: +00 000 000 0000
Tariffs:
A varied and adaptable circuit with prices from 2800 F per person for 7days/6 nights in double room with half board.
Starts the first day at the hotel. Extra day: 375 F per person in double room with half board.
Option: reservation for one day at Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher to discover the Zooparc de Beauval, where manatees, white stems and gorillas live, not forging the tropical conservatories and the Zoo's two shows: birds of prey in free flight and from mid-March to mid-November, a display by sea-lions.
GITE IN THE INDRE VALLEY : AARDENTES (LOCATION)
Description
The Indre valley, at the heart of our region, harmonies 11 centuries of urbanization with unspoilt natural surrounds. Even in the city of Châteauroux and in Déols, home of the Indre's original urban development, historic heritage and wonderful parks live side by side.
Gîte in the Indre valley - Ardentes
Program
15th Century mill, joining the owners' house, surrounded by open grounds of over 6 acres bordering the river. From here, you could visit the neary Vallée Noire, George Sand's house and the château at Saint-Chartier (with its festival of pipers and master bell-ringers in July)
Practical information
Capacity:
4 * gite for 6 people - animals not accepted - total accommodation 130m2 - on-site fishing - tennis courts, swimming pool 1km
Indre Gîte Reservation Agency: Tel: +00 000 000 0000 - Fax: +00 000 000 0000
Prices: (1 week): high season: 3,000 Francs, mid-season: 2,500 Francs, low season: 2,000 Francs
Chartres Lyric Festival: A Symphony of Words and Music
Lyric Festival
The 13th Chartres Lyric Festival will fill one of Europe的s most famous cathedrals with wonderful music. This 3-day, 2-night break in the contained-glass window capital will ring to life Bach or Handel, but you will also hear Vivaldi in the surrounds of the wooden panelling of a bright little Italian-style theater.
Lyric Festival Chartres - J.Fiévet
Sightseeing
Relax in Chartres by trolling round the picturesque streets of the lower town, next to the Eure. Why not also use some of your free time to go In Search of Lost Time in Illers-Combray, where Marcel Proust spent his childhood with his Aunt Léonie ?
Summary
Price includes:
- two nights in a double room in a ** Logis de France hotel (2-fireplace rating)
- two dinners
- two breakfasts
- tickets for the 3 concerts (category 1 on 7/09, category 2 on 8 and 9/09)
€190.56 per person
(1 250 FRF)
A charming region
A delightful weekend away
Treat yourself to a weekend in a château with this dream break at the Castle of Esclimont. This magnificent Renaissance residence combines the peace and quiet of its magnificent grounds with rare surrounds and all modern comforts. You-ll be transported away by the subtle mixture of luxury, beauty and style, all rolled into one!
Castle of Esclimont - J. Fiévet
Sightseeing
Nestling in a verdant setting on the edge of the Eure valley, this magnificent castle is the perfect place to hang a wonderful weekend away. Ideally located, it is the starting point for a number of visits: the Cat Park in Auneau, a hot-air balloon flight over the Château de Maintenon, and others too.
Summary
Price includes:
- 1 night in a traditional double room in a **** « Grandes Étapes Françaises » château hotel
- one dinner- one breakfast
- use of the château的s facilities, depending on the time of year (tennis court, swimming pool, fitness trail, use of bicycles, etc.)
€196.66 per person
(1,290 FRF)