‘Escape to the Chateau’, Tour 4 September to 17 September 2026
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I studied tourism and worked in events for years and love organising these unique tours for you.
I am running three tours this year. If you are interested in joining you can pay the $50 holding deposit and I will forward a booking form, contract and a more detailed itinerary for you.
I hope you love what I have planned and join us next year.
Highlights
A full day with Dick and Angel working alongside them and their staff that we have become accustomed to seeing on the BBC show “Escape to the Chateau”, in Dick’s walled garden. Followed by a 2 Course Lunch in their L'Orangerie,of the same standard they serve at weddings, followed by a bit more work in their garden and finishing the day off with a little ‘something’ in their salon and a quick tour of the inside of their stunning Chateau to end the day. I cannot rave enough about our visit this year! ❤️❤️❤️
A night on the island of Mont Saint Michel
Visit to the Loire Valley Chateau’s
Lunch in the oldest restaurant in France
Itinerary
4 - 5 SeptWe will meet in the the medieval city of Roeun situated on the river Seine, Normandy's historic capital, famous for its Cathedral and where Joan of Arc was imprisoned & burnt on the stake.
Welcome lunch is included at the oldest restaurant in France (1345) in Roeun.
Day 2 We will travel to the picturesque harbour village in Honfleur, a favourite with this year’s guests.
5 - 7 Sept
Two night stay in Honfleur a charming picture perfect medieval harbour village. Day one, you will have free time to explore Honfleur at your leisure. Lots of beautiful little shops and foodie places to enjoy. Day two: Will be a day travelling the local French countryside passing through and stopping at the picturesque Beuvron en Auge which has some delightful shops and a number of lovely antique/vintage shops to explore on our way to Bayeux.
7 - 9 Sept
Bayeux is a town on the Aure river in the Normandy region of northwestern France, 10 kilometers from the Channel coast. Its medieval center contains cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and the towering, Norman-Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame.
Day one - you can explore the local town market in the morning & visit the National war memorial museum after lunch, which tells the story of the D day landings and all the participating forces during WW2. Or you can choose to visit the Cathedral and explore the beautiful old town centre, or do both! Or visit some local Brocantes with me in the countryside. (Optional)
Day two - we will stop briefly at Omaha beach and the very moving American war cemetery on route to the island of Mont Saint Michel. We will also stop at Caramels D’Isigny the original producer of caramel (famous in this region) on the way to Mont Saint Michel to lighten the mood after our reflection at the WW2 sites.
9 - 11 Sept
We will arrive in Mont Saint Michel. It is a unique island topped by a gravity-defying Abbey, the Mont-Saint-Michelis one of France's most stunning sights. The following morning you can climb to the very top to visit the abbey and enjoy exploring the island before all the crowds arrives. You will be able to watch the tide rush in and out from the ramparts. The evening we arrive you may wish to walk the streets and take photos once the crowds depart, it feels like stepping back in time!
Day 2
We will depart for the stunning medieval town that is Dinan. You will have free time to explore its cobblestone streets, half timbered buildings, the castle and it’s delightful shops and bistros. We have one night here.
You will have a full day at leisure in Dinan. Late afternoon we will drive to Laval to our hotel in the Mayenne region, 20 minutes drive from Dick and Angels Chateau!
Day two is very EXCITING!! As we will spend a full day with Dick and Angel from ‘Escape to the Chateau’. We will work in their beautiful walled garden in return for a 2 course lunch served in their L’Orangerie by both Dick and Angel & their staff we have seen on tv. After a bit more work in the garden after lunch, we will enjoy a tour around their chateau and a little ‘something something’ in the salon to end the day! We will then return to our hotel for a rest or you may want to continue partying with the guests you met at the Chateau during the day!
13 - 15 September
This morning we leave Laval and drive to Amboise for two nights. Amboise is a small market town in the Loire Valley and was once home to the French Royal court. Leonardo de Vinci has his tomb here. We will visit the once Royal castle and Leonardo’s former home.
Day 2 - Today we will visit Chateau de Chenonceau a stunning French Chateau known as the ladies palace. All will be revealed as you explore the property! https://www.chenonceau.com/en/
15 - 17 Sept
We leave Amboise and arrive in Chambord still in the Loire Valley. We will be visiting the incredible Chateau de Chambord built in the 15th century before heading to Paris. https://www.chambord.org/en
2 night stay in Paris. After our visit to Chambord we will drive to Paris and spend our final days in a lovely spa hotel in the heart of Paris. Day 1 We will catch the metro and train to the charming Le Marais district in Paris the following day. We will visit a stunning museum showing the history of Paris, shop in the delightful local shops and stop for lunch at a local bistro. That evening we will have a farewell dinner cruise on the Seine.
Day 2 The next morning you may like to take advantage of the spa facilities in the hotel before checking out at 12.00pm and parting ways.
Important Details
Travel insurance is mandatory
Flights not included
Price:
$50 holding deposit, this does not mean you are booked on the tour. It just holds your place until you have completed a booking form and payed your full deposit of $1500 minus the $50 ($1450).
I will email the booking form & a contract to you.
$6500 per person sharing twin/double rooms. This can be paid in two instalments minus your deposit.
$2500 end of March and $2500 at the end of June plus your initial deposit of $1500.
The price includes all breakfasts excluding Paris and Rouen, accommodation in 3 and 4 star hotels, a welcome lunch and farewell dinner, a full day with Dick and Angel, entry fees to the Chateaus and museums we visit, transport on an air conditioned mini bus, excludes the metro and trains in Paris. Room service, room taxes and additional meals are not included, Tips are not mandatory in France, but appreciated by local tour guides.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to give me a call on 0409 402 176.
