This solo travel destination French manor house bargain beats the summer season’s higher prices.  Stay in an elegant manor house in the Loire Valley rather than just focus on Paris.  The surrounding region is filled with historic castles.  It is a central spot to explore the culture and history of France’s Golden Age.

Solo Travel Destination French Manor House Bargain

Things to do in Amboise and the Loire Valley:

Three Recommendations by local residents:

• Visit the Leonardo da Vinci Museum only .2 miles away.  Da Vinci spent the end of his life in Amboise in the castle known as the Clos Lucé. It is now a museum open to the public.
• Go on a Loire River Cruise only .3 miles from the Manoir du Parc. This is the longest river in France. It winds its way through magical countryside with elegant castles towering along the riverbanks and passing stone bridges. 
• Loire Valley Castles are nearby at .4 miles.  Here are a list to choose from: Chinon, Chenonceau, Blois, Amboise and Azay-le-Rideau.  My personal favorite is Chenonceau which was built over the river. Swans generally can be seen gliding by.  It has a fascinating history during World War II made for Hollywood spy movies! One side of the castle was on Occupied French soil and the other had Free French underground circulating.
• For more historic and cultural tours,  there are many ancient churches to visit. Top sites include the Churches of Saint-Denis and Saint-Florentin.
• For a more active tour, try hiking, biking or even take a segway tour.
• Lastly, make this a spa vacation in a true garden spot in one of France’s top destinations.

Where to Stay-Manoir du Parc: