A château that bridges a river. A royal town where Leonardo drew his final sketches. The Loire Valley in two days — the way it was always meant to be seen, from above and from within.
The Château de Chenonceau is the most visited château in France after Versailles — and the only one to span an entire river. Six arches over the Cher, a gallery 60 metres long, gardens that haven't changed since Catherine de Médicis walked them. It is a place that earns its reputation.
Ten kilometres north, Amboise sits above the Loire on its rocky promontory, the royal residence where French kings grew up and Italian artists came to die. Among them: Leonardo da Vinci, who spent his final three years at the Clos Lucé, a manor house at the end of a tunnel that connected to the king's château. His last notebooks are here. So are his machines, built to scale.
Two days is exactly enough to do all of it properly — and fly home before Sunday evening.
A draft itinerary, shaped around your interests and the season.
A private car collects you and drives you to our airfield. Coffee, the flight plan, and a clear morning over the Île-de-France.
We follow the Loire westward from altitude — the river silvering through the valley, châteaux appearing below like scattered chess pieces. Chenonceau is recognisable from 1,500 feet: nothing else bridges a river quite like it.
A short transfer straight to Amboise — the royal town that sits above the Loire on its rocky promontory, fifteen minutes from the airfield.
A walk through the old town — the royal château on the rock above, the Loire below. Your guide sets the scene: Amboise was where the French kings grew up, and where Leonardo came to die.
A table in the old town overlooking the Loire. Rillettes, goat's cheese, a Vouvray white from three kilometres away.
Leonardo da Vinci's home for the last three years of his life, connected by underground tunnel to the royal château. His studio, his bedroom, his notebooks — and in the garden, his flying machines built to scale. One of the most quietly extraordinary places in France.
A walk through the troglodyte streets, past the royal château and its chapel where Leonardo is buried. Your guide knows which viewpoint the guidebooks miss.
A Michelin-listed table in Amboise or the surrounding valley — Loire pike-perch, Touraine lamb, and a wine list that barely needs to travel.
Your five-star property awaits. The Loire at night is very quiet.
Slow and unhurried. Warm brioche, local butter, strawberry jam from the château garden.
A morning drive through the valley — Chaumont, Cheverny, or Villandry depending on your interests. The Loire has 42 châteaux classified as World Heritage. We will not try to see them all. We will try to see the right one.
A final meal at a domaine — Chinon, Bourgueil, or Sancerre if you want to push east. The winemaker joins us for a glass.
We pre-flight while your luggage is loaded. The Loire fades behind us as we climb northeast toward Paris.
Your car is on the apron. You are back in central Paris before the end of the afternoon.
In the rare event we cannot fly safely on your chosen date, we will offer you a free date change or a full cancellation at no charge — whichever you prefer.
One soft cabin bag per traveller (up to 10 kg). Large suitcases stay in Paris. There is always room for a bottle of Vouvray in the hold.
April through October. June for the roses at Chenonceau, September for the vendange, October for the light over the valley. All four seasons have their argument.
We welcome travellers aged 5 and older. Noise-cancelling headsets provided for all passengers. The Loire Valley is one of the most child-friendly regions in France.
No deposit required. Payment is made on-site at departure — once skies are clear and your flight is confirmed. We believe flexibility is part of the service.
Round-trip private flight, five-star accommodation, one Michelin dinner, all château admissions and guided visits, private transfers throughout, and all meals listed in the itinerary.
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