Days out for school parties 2005

• Costumed tours
• Royal castles
• Loire Valley, a World Heritage site
• Fairytale gardens and vegetable gardens
• Leonardo Da Vinci

Find out about the history of Amboise, by taking a guided tour of the town with a world-famous mystery person whose identity will gradually be revealed through clues here and there. Travel from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages, and on the most influential period of all - the  Renaissance. You will be captivated by the history of the town and its famous people, among them  Clovis, François I, Leonardo da Vinci, Abd el Kader and Calder. All of them shaped the town in their own image.

> SOMETHING TOTALLY DIFFERENT!
You will see places steeped in mystery, such as Les Greniers de César opened specially for you, and you'll be able to enjoy a panoramic view of the town. This is one tour you'll remember for many years to come!

> 3 NEW PRODUCTS
Your costumed guide will take you to Amboise Castle, the Parc Leonardo Da Vinci and the Chanteloup Pagoda and give you an entertaining, unusual look at the town and nearby area. Advanced booking required!

> 2005 RATES (Group rates from 20 people)

1 - Costumed tour of Amboise and Les Greniers de César
     > Adult groups: 6 € (7 € Individual adults, 6 € for students, no charge for under 12's)
     > Children up to 15 years, in groups: 5 €
2 - Costumed tour of the royal castle and Les Greniers de César
     > Adult groups: 10.50 €
     > Children up to 15 years, in groups : 8.50 €

3 - Costumed tour of Le Clos Lucé and the Parc Leonardo da Vinci
     > Adult groups: 12 €, 14.30 € (March to November)
     > Children up to 15 years, in groups: 9.60 €, 10.10 €(March to November)

4 - Costumed tour of the Chanteloup Pagoda
     > Adult groups: 10.50 €
     > Children up to 15 years, in groups: 8.80 €
     
 Extra charge of 35 Euros on Sundays or public holidays. 2 free admissions per group

> DURATION: 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. per tour depending on the group.

Accommodation available in the youth hostel or in local hotels.
Contact us for details!

New in 2005 - A fun way of learning about the Renaissance  - Costumed tourist guide

> Flat rate: 18.60 €/  child (up to 15 years – 30 pupils maximum – Additional charge for Sundays and public holidays)

A theme day on the Renaissance, its inventions and its famous people e.g. kings and queens of France, Leonardo da Vinci and King François I. An unforgettable day of fun with a costumed guide.

> MORNING
10.30 a.m. Tour of the royal castle in Amboise: tales of the Renaissance for children
The tour, with stories from history and tales of derring-do, takes the group to a place of historic interest (the royal castle in Amboise) and a more unusual place (Les Greniers de César, "Caesar's Hayloft"), providing a dynamic way of learning about their history. Interactive sightseeing round the outside of the castle, information on the artistic and technical innovations that formed the basis of the Renaissance, meetings with the kings and queens who left their mark on the history of France. Accompanied by a guide in costume, this unusual tour takes groups on a unique trip through time itself.
An entertaining but educational questionnaire about the  Renaissance is given to the pupils (1 questionnaire for 2 pupils)

> LUNCH
Picnic on the banks of the Loire or under cover in a community hall if the weather is inclement (lunch and transport are not included in the cost of the one-day package).

> AFTERNOON
2 p.m. Tour of Le Clos Lucé with stories from history and more tales of derring-do - Leonardo da Vinci park - The genius inventor
It was at Le Clos Lucé that Leonardo da Vinci spent the last three years of his life, painting and working on his thousand and one interests until he died, in the house, on 2nd May 1519. See the fabulous machines that he designed (parachute, tank, helicopter etc.) in the form of models built by IBM. Led by your costumed guide, your group will be fascinated by the entertaining, dynamic ambiance of this tour.
An entertaining but educational questionnaire about the  Renaissance is given to the pupils (1 questionnaire for 2 pupils).