French chateaux stay with pheasant hunt

September 25, 2012 | By Collette Peck

Spend part of this December in France partaking in the most authentic and elegant tradition of the French aristocracy:  as VIP guests of a prestigious Loire Valley chateaux and elegant, authentic manor houses for exclusive receptions and hunting.

Arrivals – Sunday, December 9^th, 16^th or Tuesday December 18^th.  

• 4 nights / 5 days
• 2 nights at Chateau de la Barre and 2 nights at Chateau du Lude.
• Daily English breakfast and afternoon tea.
• One full day of high bird shooting  (250 pheasants)
• A cheese and wine tasting supper on one of the nights at each chateau
• A Gala Dinner on the other night at each chateau
• Chauffeur transfers throughout the 4 day stay, all transfers and sightseeing.

Highlighted sightseeing includes: 

• Renaissance Chateaux & Wine
• Visit of Leonardo da Vinci’s home and the famous Chanonceau Castle, with its Christmas decorations.
• Wine tasting at Caves Duhard
• Grand dinner hosted by Comte & Comtesse de Vanssay
• Estate High Bird Pheasant shoot
• Festive Dinner in the Renaissance Dining Hall hosted by Comte & Comtesse de Nicolay.

Call for more details on this exclusive offer.