Day 1 – Arrive at Camping Château de Lez-Eaux
Meet your hosts and fellow tourers over a welcome drink and buffet dinner.
Day 2 - Château de Lez-Eaux
Explore the campsite surroundings today and enjoy a tea in the château.
Day 3 – Villedieu Market and the Bell Foundry
Today, spend a leisurely morning browsing the vibrant market of Villedieu-les-Poêles. Then, in the afternoon, enjoy a guided visit to the bell foundry which produces bells for some of the largest cathedrals and churches in both France and around the world. After lunch in a local crêperie, take a guided visit of Château de Chanteloup.
Day 4 – A trip to Mont St Michel
In the morning, visit a dairy farm specialising in the production of a famous Normandy speciality - Camembert cheese!
After a restaurant lunch, visit the iconic landmark of Mont St Michel. Previously only accessible at low tide, this tidal island and UNESCO World Heritage Site is easily reached at any time via the new bridge. Wander the winding, cobbled streets, browse the pretty boutiques and admire the view from the top.
Day 5 – Leave Normandy and head to Camping L'Isle Verte in the Loire
Settle in to your site with a welcome drink and three course meal.
Day 6 – Marché des vins Troglodyte Cave
The Loire is of course one of France’s most well-known and largest wine-growing regions. So a visit here wouldn’t be complete without some wine-tasting!
Another particularity of the Loire is the Troglodyte dwellings, built into the rock face. Visit these fascinating, limestone caves, now either used to live in or used as wine cellars, and enjoy some local cheeses and meats with your wine.
Day 7 – River cruise and Château de Saumur
Today, set off from the campsite in vintage VW camper vans to the nearby town of Saumur! After a visit to the château, enjoy free time to visit the town at leisure and have lunch. Then, head back to the campsite by boat with a tasting session of sparkling wines on board!