Les Binets Chateau of the Loire

Free Wheeler

5 Days/4 Nights

Car, 3*+ Accommodations, Breakfast and Diner W/Wine Each Day

 Pre or Post Canal and Company Barge Cruise

We have developed a new program at a very special place in the heart of the Chateau Country of the Loire Valley.   Guests will stay in a  beautiful private home designed and build by  Monique and Francois Binet whose desire to show off their Loire Valley prompted them to build this very special  house.  There are 11 spacious guest rooms, each with private bath.  Outside, the massive home opens out onto the garden, and large swimming pool  much as Chambord opens out onto its own immense park.

Whether one is sampling a crisp Loire Valley wine by the fireside in winter, or sipping a Kir at the poolside in summer, guests are certain to put their stay with the Binet’s as one of their most delightful memories of France.  

Add to that the fact that Monique Binet is a Gourmet chef who will feed her guests each day providing them with food fit for the king,, the king of France.  Dinners are Gourmet Country Style with plenty of local wines included.  Having guests dine at the Binet table each evening eliminates the need to search for a restaurant and the risk of them finding a bad meal.  Monique’s cuisine is superb.  

The Binet’s are lovely hosts.  They do all in their power to maximize their guest’s vacation.  The main popular Chateaux are nearby with Chenonceau just 10 minutes away.   

If they wish Monique will accompany guests for a half day in their car, showing  them markets, antique shops, wine degustation, mushroom caves etc.  Her guide fee is additional and arranged for on site. 

Price Includes:

·        4 nights accommodations at Les Binets in the heart of the Loire

·        4 Breakfasts

·        4 “Gourmet Country” dinners with local wines

·        Suggestions of which chateaux to see and how to best organize time.

·        An Avis rental car good for 4 24 hour periods.  Pick up care in afternoon of day one and return afternoon of day five equals a 4-24 hour rental period. This price includes a category B vehicle which is a two door, standard transmission, air conditioned vehicle.  Vehicle upgrades are slightly higher in price. 

Price is $599 pp dbl