My husband and I will be staying in Amboise for a week in April. We are flying into Paris from the USA. Then, I've read that it is best to take a train to Train to Saint-Pierre to pick up a rental car.
My husband is a winemaker in the Finger Lakes of NY and looking forward to visiting some wineries with sparkling wines. We appreciate any recommendations. He is also talking with other winemakers about their recommendations as well.
We will be visiting a couple of castles (Chambord and Chenonceau and perhaps Villandry) while in the area and admiring others as well.
There are many caves and interesting sites that I'm reading about as we prepare and it is hard to determine which areas are the most exceptional to visit (as we can't visit them all).
Is Behuard Island worth a visit? Picturesque?
We plan to visit Mentroser, Saumur, and Rochemenier. Are there specific sights that you have visited and recommend?
Thank you