Three nights in Blois at Fleur de Loire with Chambord, Cheverny and Chenonceau under forty minutes away, then a night in the vines at Château de Minière in Bourgueil. Castles by day, Christophe Hay's two stars by night.
Stay
Fleur de Loire, Relais & Châteaux, Blois, nights 1–3, with complimentary Loire wine classes and boat rides. Château de Minière, Bourgueil, night 4. Alternate: Les Hauts de Loire, Onzain.
The days
Day
Eat
Sip
1 — arrive from Paris (1h25)
Dinner at Amour Blanc bistro, Fleur de Loire
The hotel's Loire wine class
2 — Chambord & Cheverny
Picnic at Chambord; signature dinner at Restaurant Christophe Hay (2 Michelin stars)
Domaine des Huards, biodynamic Cour-Cheverny
3 — Chenonceau & Amboise
Brunch at L'Orangerie, Chenonceau; dinner in Amboise
Cave des Dômes at Chenonceau; a Vouvray cellar on the way back
4 — west to Bourgueil
Lunch at L'Escargot, Saumur; estate dinner at Minière
Saumur sparkling in the troglodyte cellars; Château de Minière Cabernet Franc
5 — depart via Tours TGV
Breakfast at the château
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What's included
3 nights at Fleur de Loire and 1 night at Château de Minière
Four tastings and château entries, reserved and prepaid
Signature dinner at Restaurant Christophe Hay (wine pairing extra)
Rental car or driver for days 2–4
Cellar Mouse trip notes and restaurant reservations for every meal
Price is per couple, from, in USD. Flights and rail not included. Dates and rates confirmed at booking.
