A Truly Off the Beaten Path Experience
Off the Beaten Path is an exceptional company providing the traveler with a singular experience. This Loire Valley tour was the second we’ve taken with Christy’s company. All the tours are kept small to ensure a personalized experience. Accommodations are first rate, small boutique hotels. Breakfast buffets are typically French: yummy croissants, fresh fruits, yogurts, coffee/tea. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. In the Loire Valley, Christy has a notable depth of knowledge regarding all the chateaux we visit, not only the general info but also some juicy little facts not found in the history books. She also invites her wonderful friends to enhance the tour with a vine and wine lunch at a local vineyard; lessons in cheese, chocolate and spring roll making in a local restaurant kitchen with dinner following; and finally a dinner in the private gardens and home of a distinguished Chef. These special excursions enhance the superb quality of this tour. Always along to assist with chauffeur duties, pictures and logistics during the entire tour are the ever smiling Remi and sunny Summer. We thoroughly enjoyed the camaraderie amongst the other guests, as well as with our hosts. One useful suggestion: pack light. This is a casual tour. Bring good walking shoes, a light rain jacket/sweater, an umbrella, a hat and your good humor.