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LE MOULIN BREGEON
Your private Country House in the Loire Valley of France
Group departure Sept 13 - 20, 2017
OR any time that works for your own group
Explore the Beautiful Loire Valley
Le Moulin Bregeon is a 19th century water mill tucked away in the scenic Loire Valley of France that has been painstakingly restored into an elegant retreat capturing the essence of what the French Countryside is all about. Five luxury suites await you, each adorned with fine art and antique furniture of the region. A perfect setting to experience the beauty and tranquility of the Loire Valley and to visit the great Chateaux of the region.
The Loire Valley is an easy two hour train ride from the Paris airport.
9 - 16
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Proposed Travel Itinerary
12 - 18
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Your package includes:
- First class train transportation from the Paris airport to the Saumur train station where you will be picked up by a representative from the Mill. Also, first class train travel from the Mill back to either Paris or to Paris de Gaulle airport.
- 5 nights in one of 5 charming, beautiful uniquely decorated suites with fine linens and bedding.
- Breakfast daily with freshly laid eggs, buttery croissants, home made jams and jellies, yogurts, fresh fruit, and plenty of strong coffee.
- Daily touring in a private vehicle with English/French speaking guides who know the region intimately and can take you touring, wine/champagne tasting, flea market shopping. They take you where YOU want to go or will advise you the local sites that are not to be missed.
- Nightly wine and hors d’oeuvres before dinner
- A nightly 5 course dinner prepared by a professional chef specializing in traditional French Cuisine and served at an elegantly laid table with free flowing wine pairings with each course.
- 3 nights in Paris at Hotel Le Six in a King room with breakfast daily
Total: $3,500* Per Person — Land Only
* based on double occupancy
* Does NOT include your airfare to and from Paris (or wherever you fly into)
5 Days in the French Countryside | 3 Days in Paris
Day 1
Arrive at The Mill
around 7:00 pm
Arrive Paris DeGaulle; Depart directly from airport on a TGV train to Saumur where we will be met by a representative from The Mill for ride to The Mill and a light dinner.
Days 2 – 5
Four Days at The Mill (breakfast & dinner included). Tour nearby chateaux, towns & vinyards. Or just relax in the French countryside.
Day 5
Depart 10:54 am
Arrive 12:45 pm
Depart Saumur train station.
Arrive Central Paris early afternoon, taxi to hotel. On our own for the afternoon to explore Paris.
Days 5 – 7
Three more days in Paris — on your own.
Explore restaurants, shopping, architecture and museums of Paris.
Day 8
Depart DeGaulle airport
Nearby Adventures
Our trip includes the cost of renting a van and fuel during our time at the Mill. Loire Valley outings are the groups choice. We will be driven and accompanied by one of our French-speaking hosts. This slide show covers a few of the many possible choices.
For some additional information on the historic chateaux, visit this blog post: France's Top 10 Chateaux in Loire Valley.
SAMUR
This historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, Coteaux du Layon which produce some of France’s finest wines.
30 minutes away
CHÂTEAU DE CHENONCEAU
Property of the Crown, then royal residence, Chenonceau Castle is an exceptional site known for its original design, the richness of its collections, its furniture and its decorations.
1 hr. 15 minutes away
CHÂTEAU DE CHAMBORD
Château de Chambord, built in the very distinct style of the French Renaissance architecture, is the largest château in the Loire Valley.
1 hr 45 min away
CLOS LUCÉ
This is the final resting place of Leonardo Da Vinci. This wonderful property and museum includes a museum of reproductions of Da Vinci inventions.
1 hr 15 minutes away
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