There are many places where you may fly by a hot air balloon, but a flight in the Loire valley, France is one of the top 10 things to do in this beautiful country...

Hot Air Balloon Flight over the castle of Chenonceau / France

Uncover Chartres' soul! From the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, a medieval pilgrimage point with sacred relics and stunning Gothic architecture, to hidden gems like the Renaissance Saint-Aignan Church and the vibrant Galerie Magi.

Honor the courage of resistance at the poignant Jean Moulin Memorial, and remember the revolutionary spirit of General Marceau, a Chartres native.

Walk ancient fortifications, cross the historic Pont Bonju, and explore the repurposed Saint-Vincent Priory.

Each stop, from the grand cathedral to hidden corners, whispers centuries of history, faith, and artistic evolution. Experience the heart of Chartres!

Chartres Self-Guided Walking Tour with an APP

Explore Chartres at your own pace with this self‑guided walking tour with 20+ stops. Begin at the train station with memorials to General de Gaulle and Jean Moulin. Wander Rue du Cheval Blanc's medieval houses before diving into Chartres Cathedral—discover its stained‑glass windows, the Labyrinth path, and the Sancta Camisa relic. You'll also visit two quiet churches off the usual route. The app's map and photos keep you on track, and you can pause anytime for photos, a café break, or extra time at your favorite stop. Ready to see Chartres' real history?



Chartres walk of Cathedral Churches and World War Heros with App

I live in Chartres and I am a certified guide to Chartres cathedral who can give you a profound vision of this gothic wonder.

Discovering Medieval Wonder of Chartres Cathedral

Experience the emotion of a hot air balloon flight.
Discover the Loire and its castles in a different way at sunrise or sunset. Where the colors are most beautiful.
Seen from above, the landscapes are different! The hot air balloon brings a breath of new sensations.
Fly over the exceptional Loire Valley to discover its riches. Admire its royal river as well as its castles (Chambord, Chenonceau, Cheverny, Blois or Chaumont sur Loire) aboard our Ballons. You will be seduced by the calm and relaxing silence.
An unforgettable adventure of about an hour in the sky awaits you. Feel like a bird above the sandy shores of the Loire, look far away at the vines, surprise the awakening of the fauna...
The Loire Valley is considered to be "the garden of France" thanks to its remarkable concentration of monumental buildings. This is why this region is classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Hot air ballooning: Chambord, Blois, Chenonceau, Cheverny or Chaumont

Step inside the greatest Gothic masterpieces and uncover the secrets of Chartres Cathedral on this self-guided tour with our mobile app.
The tour reveals hidden stories in the carvings of the North, West, and South portals like a medieval picture book in stone.
Inside, you'll discover the Notre Dame de la Belle Verrière window, whose glowing blue glass gave the world the legendary "Chartres Blue." The cathedral holds 2,600 sq. meters of stained glass, and the tour will guide you through the most famous windows and their stories. You'll also explore the 100-meter-long choir screen, filled with 41 Renaissance scenes that bring the early life of Mary to life in intricate detail.
This tour is perfect for travelers who love history, art, and storytelling. Whether pilgrim, history lover, or curious visitor, you'll leave with a deeper appreciation of why Chartres has inspired generations.
Please note: this is an app-based tour. To access, you'll need to download our mobile app after booking.

Chartres Cathedral Audio Guide Tour

Take a 2-hour walking tour of Chambord Castle with a local guide and enjoy an excursion tailored to your tastes. Start at the entrance of the castle, explore the castle's beautiful interior, then head to the French formal gardens.

Delight in a magical atmosphere and extraordinary architecture at a castle imagined by King François I. Surrounded by a wonderful forest, the castle dates from the 16th century. Discover the history of this place, and learn about a millennium of French history that includes Leonardo Da Vinci, the French Revolution, and modern history with your expert guide.

After exploring the castle, wander around the picturesque French formal gardens. Dating from the 18th century, the gardens were replanted in 2017.

Chambord Castle: Private Guided Walking Tour

An unforgettable journey back in time.
The castle is still in its state DE 1640, when the last owners Check-out. 
1000 years DE history.
An exceptional experience not to be missed.

Château de Buranlure 1000 Years of History Heritage and Oenology

Experience the very best of the Loire Valley with our unforgettable 4.5-hour electric bike tour. This guided adventure along the picturesque Cher River leads you directly to the magnificent Château de Chenonceau, offering a perspective few travelers ever see.
This unique tour masterfully blends active discovery and captivating history. On your e-bike, you will effortlessly cruise through stunning riverside scenery, passing charming, authentic villages and traditional houses. Your knowledgeable local guide will bring the region to life, sharing historical secrets and pointing out the ancient landmarks that define this UNESCO World Heritage site.
The journey culminates in a moment of pure bliss: a gourmet picnic lunch featuring delicious local cheeses and a crisp bottle of regional wine. Savor this royal feast with a picture-perfect view of the stunning château. It's the most rewarding way to capture the romantic essence of the Loire Valley!
Note: Interior château visit not included.


The Royal Escape: E-Bike & Gourmet Picnic at Chenonceau.

You'll fly above one of the most magnificent castles, like the castle of Chenonceau, Amboise, or Chaumont sur Loire. You'll have the possibility of participating in hot-air balloon preparation for the flight. A small degustation of local products will be offered at the balloon landing place after the flight.
You can order the photos and video of the flight on a very nice USB key.

Hot Air Balloon Flight in Loire Valley

This tour will introduce you to the history of Chartres Cathedral. You will understand the keys to its architecture. You will admire its incredible statuary, transporting us from Romanesque art to the 18th century. You will marvel at its colorful stained glass windows. Chartres Cathedral has the largest collection of period stained glass windows. Your guide will give you some keys to understanding it and will allow you to better access medieval thought. This tour will also allow you to understand the labyrinth located in the center of the nave, its history and its deep meaning. This tour is completely flexible according to your wishes.

Private Guided Tour of Chartres Cathedral

Discover the winemaking profession through our fun and friendly winery tour. We will explain the process of making our wines and the characteristics of our wine region. 
You will be impressed by our beautiful winery and our ancestral barrel cellar. 
At the end of the tour, we will taste 5 wines from Sancerre and Centre-Loire, accompanied by 2 ripenings of Crottin from Chavignol. The perfect wedding to treat you! 

Wine cellar visit and wine tasting

Experience a unique and magical tour of the Christmas market

Play on the day and time of your choice
In an exceptional setting in the heart of Christmas markets
Photos and videos are saved directly to your smartphone
A friendly moment with family, colleagues or friends!

Unusual track game on Christmas markets in Orleans

This game is a unique and challenging outdoor escape game with friends, colleagues or family.
It is possible to play on the day and at the time of your choice without prior reservation.
You will be transported to a bewitching scenario in the heart of the city.
You can easily recover photos and videos that will be saved directly to your smartphone.

Escape Game Team Theme Magic in Bourges

Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes and solve a mysterious case during the Sherlock Holmes City Game - a self-guided adventure full of puzzles, plot
twists, and hidden clues. This City Game is all about story-driven gameplay and immersive mystery solving, it pulls you into a captivating story that you solve
together, making it a unique way to connect, play, and create memories with your group. Perfect for friends, families, colleagues or solo players who enjoy a
challenge and love detective games. Whether you play solo or in teams, it's a flexible and fun experience that turns the city into your crime-solving
playground. After booking, check your email for clear instructions, download the Loquiz app, and dive straight into your detective mission.

Orléans Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

Orleans: Magic Team Escape Game in the City

Our audio guide is a mobile companion designed to assist you in planning a self-guided journey through the castles of the Loire Valley. It includes brief walking tours of the major towns in the valley, along with audio commentary on renowned castles and the historical events linked to them. Admire the exteriors of the majestic castles and make an informed decision about whether to venture inside.

The audio guide provides narration about the following castles (please note that actual visits to the castles are not included):
Meung-sur-Loire, Beaugency, Chambord, Blois, Cheverny, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Montrichard, Tours, Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau, Usse, Chinon, Abbey of Fontevraud, Breze, Saumur, Brissac, Angers, and other ancient sights.

A convenient map in the mobile app, powered by GPS, will guide you to your destination. The tour includes 50 audio recordings, all written by a professional historian. 

Loire Valley Castles Walking Tour with Audioguide

This game is a unique and challenging outdoor escape game with friends, colleagues or family 
It is possible to play on the day and at the time of your choice without prior reservation.
You will be transported to a thrilling scenario in the heart of the city.
You can easily recover photos that will be saved directly to your smartphone.

Escape Game Outdoor Theme Team Heist in Orleans

This game is a unique and challenging outdoor escape game adventure with friends, colleagues or family!
It is possible to play on the day and at the time of your choice without prior reservation.
You will be transported in an exceptional setting in the heart of downtown Orleans.
You can easily recover photos and videos that will be saved directly to your smartphone.

Escape Game Outdoor The Walking Dead in Orleans

Immerse yourself in the sensory universe of speciality coffee with Café Bora,
where passion meets the perfection of tasting.
Our tasting sessions invite you to explore the enchanting aromas,
exquisite flavors, and delicate nuances of our artisanal coffees.
Each cup is a gustatory journey,
an unforgettable experience that awakens your senses and transports you.
Let us guide you on a caffeinated voyage,
where every sip is a moment of delight and discovery.

Tasting of at least two different coffees with two different methods, slow coffee and espresso.

A Sensory Journey through Specialty Coffee - Tasting Workshop

My cooking classes are completely à la carte. We choose the menu together to take into account your desires, what you like and possibly your allergies. With more than 20 years of experience, I offer a typical French homemade kitchen (everyday cooking or more sophisticated according to your choice) in a kitchen that could be yours. I only buy fresh seasonal produce (depending on the season) that I pick up at the local market that is held every Thursday morning in the town hall square near my home. Local vegetable, fruit, cheese, meat and poultry producers are my exclusive suppliers. Even flour, I buy 10km from home at the mills of Sologne which makes flours of exceptional quality from varieties of old wheat, with a lower gluten content. In May/June, I pick up strawberries and asparagus directly from the grower in the nearby village. Welcome home!

Authentic Cooking Class in a Typical French House

What we have left are memories. 

It is so important to have memories for the things we saw, did, felt and most importantly, the memories of our loved ones and WITH our loved ones. 

I will be so happy to create all this for you. I feel how unique we all are, I respect you, I join you, I guide you and I also let you be you. I see how beautiful people are and I am delighted to show them how I see them. 

I always create photos and memories I would love to have myself ♥

For photoshoots with children, or if you simply prefer a quicker photoshoot, we can speed things up and finish in 30-45 minutes. 



Have your photos taken in the gardens around Chambord castle! 

Orléans, the city of Joan of Arc, offers a rich heritage to explore in one day. Browse its 23 places of interest, from the House of Joan of Arc to the majestic Holy Cross Cathedral. Admire the sculptures on the banks of the Loire, stroll down the Rue Royale and discover the Church of Saint-Aignan. A 4.6 km circuit, ideal for history and culture enthusiasts, to do on foot or by bike. Audio guides enrich your experience while guiding you through key moments in the history of this iconic city. 

 - 4.6 km tour through Orleans, duration 1h50
 - Explore 23 historical sites including Joan of Arc House
 - Audio guides available for total immersion
 - Walking distance, ideal for history and culture lovers

Orleans Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h50 and 23 Audio Comments

Step into the heart of medieval Bourges with a self guided walking tour that uncovers stories hidden in plain sight. From the grandeur of the Palais Jacques Cœur and Bourges Cathedral to the secrets of Hôtel Lallemant, you'll discover how merchants, kings, and even alchemists shaped this city's past. Wander along charming streets lined with half-timbered houses, hear tales of miraculous events like the kneeling mule, and know the stories of churches filled with centuries-old stained glass, paintings, and sculptures. Every stop reveals something unexpected—mysteries carved into stone, legends that blur faith and folklore, and symbols that still puzzle historians today. This isn't just a tour of monuments, it's an invitation to see Bourges as it once was: a place of power and imagination. Join us, and let the city's fascinating stories bring its historic streets to life.

Bourges from Romans Ruins to Alchemists Self-guided walking tour

Let's discover together the emblematic varieties of Touraine, conducted in Organic Viticulture.

Go for a 1h30 visit in my family estate of 18 hectares, located in the heart of the Touraine appellation.

Discover organic farming practices by exploring these parcels of Sauvignon and Gamay, emblematic varieties of the Touraine Designation. I will explain the work of the vine over the year, the care taken to these soils, these vine feet, these grapes and this environment.

Then dive into the world of my wine cellar. Understand the steps involved in making a white and red wine, from harvesting to bottling, with little interventionist methods.

Finish this experience with a tasting of 4 cuvées (2 white wines and 2 red wines). Grape juice for kids.

Visit by reservation, from April to November, Thursday and Friday at 5pm (only during school holidays)

Commented walk between Sauvignon and Gamay

Depart DE the beaten path and meet DE rare and old grape varieties of the Cher Valley, taste organic wines with the winemaker himself, who will tell you their story.

Between the castles DE Chenonceau and Cheverny, 
2 steps from the Zooparc DE Beauval

EN against rare grape varieties in the Cher Valley

This is your own private tour. Only you, no strangers in the tour. The tour includes a round trip TGV train ticket from Paris. Do not spend hours in a bus in traffic.Visit the famous castles: Chambord, the Clos Lucé; Leonardo Da Vinci last home, and the castle of Amboise with a local guide and taste the delicate wines of the region. Everything is included: round trip train tickets from Paris, Loire Valley transportation, tour guide, castle entrances, coffee and croissants at your arrival in Vendôme. a gourmet lunch. You will also meet a winemaker and taste his or her wine.You are returned to the train station of Vendôme in the early evening and will be back in Paris in 42 minutes.This is a private small group, limited to 6 persons for the same party. We can customised this tour for you. Read more about this special one day Loire Valley experience!

Loire Valley private one full day tour, with Round Trip Train Tickets From Paris

Bourges, the capital of Berry, offers a fascinating immersion in history and architecture. With its cobblestone streets, timber-framed houses and the majestic UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral of St. Stephen, every corner of the city tells a story. The 3.2km route Guides you through 22 iconic places, including the Palais Jacques Coeur and the Inn Lallemant, while allowing you to stroll along the gardens and marshes. Whether you are passionate about history or culture, this tour is a unique opportunity to discover the richness of Bourges in one day.

 - 3.2 km route, ideal for exploring on foot
 - Discover 22 places of interest, including museums and historical monuments
 - Enjoy a self-guided experience at your own pace
 - Free access to gardens and marshes during opening hours

Bourges Walking tour 1h20 and 22 audio commentary

Strong sensations and challenges guaranteed through various courses: Flea jumps, stirrups, rope bridges, climbing walls, zip lines, tarzan liana, jumping in the void. Our courses are totally secured with the continuous lifeline system.

If you love adrenaline, surpassing yourself and enjoying an unforgettable experience to reconnect with nature, you know what you have to do!


Chartres treetop adventure course

Embark on an exclusive 2-hour private guided walking tour of Chambord Castle, a masterpiece of French Renaissance architecture. Begin at the UNESCO World Heritage site with a captivating introduction to its illustrious past by your expert guide. Marvel at the castle's iconic exterior, with its intricate turrets and towers, before stepping inside to explore opulent rooms like the Grand Staircase and Royal Apartments, each brimming with period furnishings and architectural splendor. Wander through the serene Chapel and venture into the enchanting gardens and expansive grounds, where French formal gardens, woodlands, and a tranquil moat await. Learn about the castle's design, hunting traditions, and natural beauty, culminating in a final panoramic view that encapsulates Chambord's cultural significance. Before departing, visit the charming gift shop or enjoy a leisurely stroll, letting the enchantment of Chambord linger.

Chambord Enchantment: Exclusive Private Guided Walking Tour

With your personal AI guide you aren't restricted to major landmarks and limited stories any more! Explore iconic sites like Château de Beaugency, Maison de Jeanne d'Arc, Orléans Cathedral or any other popular or less known landmark, historical building or even piece of art. You can ask about literally anything which catches your eye: whole city district, hidden street corner, intriguing frescoes...

Key Features for Your French Holiday:

Snap a photo of any ancient ruin, fountain, or masterpiece and instantly receive a fascinating story. It's like having a historian in your pocket!

Navigate seamlessly with map-based audio tours, giving you full flexibility.

Choose a narrator persona—from an in-depth local guide to a fun, kid-friendly companion—to tailor the stories to your interests.

Offline Ready: Download guides in advance so you never miss a story, even without Wi-Fi.

7 days premium subscription included. Available both for iPhones and Android smartphones

Grand Loire Expedition with AI Audio Guide

Discover the secrets of Bourges Cathedral with this self-guided audio tour. Step inside one of France's greatest Gothic masterpieces and learn the fascinating stories hidden in its stone and glass. 

You will learn about the stories hidden in the carvings on each portal and stained-glass windows that have survived for centuries. You will hear about the relics treasured inside, the history of its construction, and the genius of Gothic design, including flying buttresses and ribbed vaults that made the soaring walls and windows possible. 

This tour is filled with stories and explanations that most visitors miss, bringing the cathedral's art and architecture to life in an engaging way. Whether you are a casual visitor or a true history buff, this tour is designed for everyone who wants to experience the cathedral in a deeper, more engaging way.

Bourges Cathedral Tour Audio Guide with Mobile app

⚠ Choose your meaning ⚠

Morning (8h45): Check-out from Mennetou-sur-Cher → Arrival in Selles-sur-Cher.
OR
Afternoon (14h45): Check-out from Selles-sur-Cher → Arrival in Mennetou-sur-Cher.

Come and discover the history around the brand new Cœur de France bike route. On the banks of the Berry Canal, where the slope is gentle, a historian and a teacher will (re)discover an exceptional heritage sometimes unknown that goes from the Middle Ages to the present day through the Industrial Revolution and the two World Wars.

Please note, only 2 dates are scheduled for the Easter holidays.

Things to do in Loire Valley