The Gardens and Chateau's of France Tours

This tour takes you to parts of France that are off the main tourist routes. Allow us to take you to Chateau's where time has stood still, with hectares of Gardens waiting to be explored.

These tours are available throughout 2004 and you can book in advance for 2005.

Your affordable holiday price includes being Chauffeur Driven throughout the tour, Ensuite accommodation in a First Class Hotel, a leisurely breakfast, Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen and back and Home Pickup is available (please call for details). All this for just £289 per person! Its time to Delight, Suprise and Stroll...

'Appreciate the shapes, the colours, the smells, the subtle evocations'. A dream come true from Only £57 per day.

One question you may ask - what about dinner? Our experience has shown that whilst you can dine at the hotel, most guests prefer to dine out at local restaurants and this is the path we would urge you to explore. At the time of writing, the average amount to allow for dinner is around ten Euro's. How will you get to a fantastic restaurant? We will take you. You will be chauffeured by your Locations Tour driver in our luxury vehicles throughout.

Below are just a few of the hundreds of Gardens and Chateau's in France we can take you to as part of your tour.

Chateau de Balleroy
The Chateau du Balleroy is located in Normandy near Caen and Bayeux, built in 1631 by the famous architect Francois Mansart, the chateau was the property of the Balleroy family until its acquisition in 1970 by Malcolm S. Forbes.
Entering the forecourt through the main gate, one crosses a garden with boxwood parterres, executed in 1894 by Louis Dechene after designs by Andre Le Notre. You will discover the Balloons Museum and its shop located in the chateau's outbuildings; pictures, miniatures, collectibles and documents tell the history of ballooning.

Chateau de Caradeuc
The park of Caradeuc, one of the largest in Brittany, surrounds the chateau which belonged to Lois-Rene Caradeus de la Chalotaise (1701-1785). It is situated on the wooded hillsides of Becherel. Long grassy views and statues representing figures of mythology as well as those of recent history enliven numerous arboured paths. From the terrace the view extends all the way to the hills of Dinan.

Chateau de Martinvast
Both the Castle and Park are both registered as Historic Monuments. Dating from the 11th Century the English style park is composed of lawns, woods, ponds, waterfalls and many other features.

Chateau de Beauregard
Chateau Bequregard was already famous back in the 16th century, the Garden of Portraits created by landscape architect Gilles Clement includes 400 species of perennials and roses and 100 climbing plants. The Chapel and its garden of heath plants includes azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias.

Chateau de Canon
Situated between the 'Pays d'Auge' and the 'Plaine de Caen' in the heart of a country rich in Roman Churches, Manors and Castles, and on the old coach route going from Lisieux to Falaise, Canon, nestling among ageless trees is alive with its myraid springs. At Chateau de Canon you will discover the happy mixture of Reason and Imagination, which will make each stage of the visit a real pleasure.

For more information on these or other destinations that can be included in your dream tour please call or e-mail now.