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Welcome to the booking form for the excursion on Wednesday 17th of September 2025 to discover Chenonceau castle and a winery with a wine tasting
On Wednesday 17 September, a guided tour of the Chenonceau castle will be organized upon registration, additionally to the one required to participate to the conference.
A true masterpiece of the French Renaissance architecture, the castle was built during the 16th century, right in the Cher riverbed. You’ll discover the guards’ hall, the chapel, a magnificent 60m-long gallery over the Cher and a series of bedrooms of famous historical characters, among which: François I (King of France from 1515 to 1547), Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de’ Medici (royal mistress and wife of Henri II, King of France from 1547 to 1559), Gabrielle d’Estrées (mistress of Henri IV, King of France from 1589 to 1610), and Louise of Lorraine (French noblewoman of the 18th century). The kitchens, located within the two pillars of the castle anchored in the Cher riverbed, reveal the art and ingenuity of the Renaissance builders. You’ll also explore the Gallery of the Domes (serving as military hspital during World War I) and the Carriage Gallery. A walk through the French-style gardens and the Flower Garden will pleasantly round off your visit.
Please have a look to the Google Arts&Culture dedicated webpage!
The excursion will continue with a guided tour of a winery in the heart of the Vouvray or Rochecorbon vineyards. A wine tasting session, including cheese and charcuterie board, will help appreciating the local products.
A true masterpiece of the French Renaissance architecture, the castle was built during the 16th century, right in the Cher riverbed. You’ll discover the guards’ hall, the chapel, a magnificent 60m-long gallery over the Cher and a series of bedrooms of famous historical characters, among which: François I (King of France from 1515 to 1547), Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de’ Medici (royal mistress and wife of Henri II, King of France from 1547 to 1559), Gabrielle d’Estrées (mistress of Henri IV, King of France from 1589 to 1610), and Louise of Lorraine (French noblewoman of the 18th century). The kitchens, located within the two pillars of the castle anchored in the Cher riverbed, reveal the art and ingenuity of the Renaissance builders. You’ll also explore the Gallery of the Domes (serving as military hspital during World War I) and the Carriage Gallery. A walk through the French-style gardens and the Flower Garden will pleasantly round off your visit.
Please have a look to the Google Arts&Culture dedicated webpage!
The excursion will continue with a guided tour of a winery in the heart of the Vouvray or Rochecorbon vineyards. A wine tasting session, including cheese and charcuterie board, will help appreciating the local products.
For any inquiries about your reservation, please get in touch with
the Tours Tourist Office's excursions departement :
0033 2 47 70 37 34 - dmc@tours-tourisme.com