Gourmet tour "the sweets of the Renaissance

Discover the history of the château and its collections through the culinary arts and the evolution of taste throughout history.

Gourmandises sous cloche au château d'Azay le Rideau

  • Quote on request

  • For up to 30 people

  • French, English, German

Presentation

Accompanied by a lecturer, we invite you to discover the history of the château and its collections through the theme of culinary art and the evolution of taste through the ages. The sweets hidden in the Psyche tapestry, feasting during the Renaissance, and the introduction of chocolate to France in the XVIIᵉ century are just some of the themes covered during the tour.

A bag of sweets will be given to participants at the end of the tour for a tasting of sweet treats!

Payment methods

Payment at the monument cash desk by credit card, cheque or cash

Practical information

Booking required

Resources

  • Cycling tourists on the banks of the Loire

    Fiche commerciale Azay le Rideau 2023 - gbr

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  • Cycling tourists on the banks of the Loire

    Groups and professionals brochure Azay le Rideau - fra

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