Escape the hustle and bustle of Paris and spend the day among the lovely castles of the Loire Valley. Join a 12-hour small group day tour to the beautiful and grandiloquent Renaissance castles of Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 12 hours
- Starting time 7:00 AM
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
Experience
Itinerary
6.5 hours
Paris
- 2.5 hours
Château de Chenonceau
- 20 minutes
Château d'Amboise
Lunch
Wine tasting
- 50 minutes
Château de Chambord
- 2 hours
Paris
Meeting point
Main stop
Other stop
Highlights
- Discover some of the most beautiful castles of the Loire Valley
- Use old maps and pictures to get a better understanding of court life
- Marvel at the delicate arches of the Château de Chenonceau
- Learn more about the Loire Valley region and it main players
- Take audio guides of the castle interiors
- Go to the former residence of King Francois I
Full description
Discover some of the finest castles of the Loire Valley on a small group, full-day tour from Paris. Transfer by air-conditioned minibus to the castles of Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise.
Walk in the flower gardens of the Château de Chenonceau, and gaze at the delicate arches that cross the Cher River. Learn the extraordinary history of the building, which was run by women for much of its time in existence. Continue to Chambord to investigate the largest castle of the Loire Valley.
Marvel at the extravagant architecture and double spiraled staircase of the royal Château de Chambord. See the hundreds of columns and spires that adorn its roof. End the day at the former home of King Francois I, and see the tomb of Leonardo Da Vinci at Amboise village and the Château d’Amboise. Confiscated by the monarchy in the 15th century, it was a favorite royal residence and extensively rebuilt.
Includes
- English speaking guide
- Audio guide when needed
- Transportation by minibus
- Food
- Gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Outside of 6 Avenue de Wagram in Paris, 15 minutes before your tour starts. A café called "La Flamme" (with a black front) is located there.
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Know before you go
- Tours operate rain or shine.
- Full refunds are awarded to bookings cancelled more than 72 hours before the scheduled departure time of the tour. There are no refunds given after this time
