Private Day Tour to Loire Valley Castles & Wines from Paris

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Private Day Tour to Loire Valley Castles & Wines from Paris
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
7 reviews

Discover the wonders of the Loire Valley with this private full-day tour from Paris. Visit the magnificent Chateau of Chambord, and enjoy a gourmet wine-and-food pairing lunch at a family-run winery

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Duration 1 day
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Live tour guide
English, French, Spanish
Audio guide included
English
Pickup included
Your hotel in Paris
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
K
Karen – United States

Willy was an amazing guide! He took us to Chateaux Chambord which was a beautiful castle. We explored on our own for an hour with helpful audio We were a bit early for lunch so Willy made a surprise stop on the Loire River so we could enjoy the view and taste a bit of champagne. We had lunch at a quaint restaurant where I had the best meal of my life! We continued on to a winery where we toured the cellar & tasted 8 wines. From there we enjoyed a nice ride home. I would do this again!

5
5 out of 5 stars
M
Melanie – France

The Chateau was just breathtaking, and the afternoon spent at the vineyard, with a delightful meal and a wine tour, was the highlight of the day. We felt truly immersed in the region’s beauty and charm. Highly recommend!

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Itinerary

  • Pickup location:

    Paris

  • Van

    (2 hours)

  • Château de Chambord

    Self-guided tour, Scenic views on the way (1.5 hours)

  • Local restaurant

    Coffee, Tea, Wine, Lunch, Regional food (2 hours)

  • Winery

    Visit, Guided tour, Wine tasting (1.5 hours)

  • Van

    (2 hours)

  • Finish at:

    Hôtel de Ville

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Take a guided visit of a world-famous Loire Valley winery, followed by a wine tasting
  • Visit Chambord Castle and take an audio-guide tour
  • Savor a gourmet lunch at a family-run winery with Loire Valley wine and food pairing

Full description

Do you want to see splendid Renaissance castles and taste delicious Loire Valley wines? At the end of this private 11-hour wine and culture day tour, you will have fallen in love with Chambord's impressive architecture and with the diversity of Loire Valley wines. After an early morning hotel pick-up in Paris, you will travel with your knowledgeable guide about two hours south of the city towards Chambord Castle. En route, bite into flaky croissants and pastries while hearing about the history of the region and its heritage of wine-making.

Arrive at Chambord Castle in the morning for an audio-guided tour. Come away knowing the secrets behind this magnificent Château, constructed by King Francis I of France 500 years ago. Back in your air-conditioned minivan, pass through the vineyards of Touraine, Vouvray and Montlouis sur Loire. Admire the colorful landscapes of chenin blanc, sauvignon blanc and cabernet franc grapes.

Settle in at a family-run Vouvray wine estate, where you’ll meet the winemaker and enjoy a delicious meal of traditional food, paired with a wine tasting. After lunch, discover a boutique but world-famous winery and taste sparkling white wines, dry and sweet white wines, red and rosé wines (depending on availability). Taste authentic Loire Valley wines largely unavailable in the rest of the world. You will be dropped off back at your hotel in the evening.

Includes

  • Private transport in an air-conditioned black car or minivan
  • Pick up at your hotel (if located in Paris), drop off in central Paris (Hôtel de Ville)
  • English-speaking driver guide, expert in wine
  • Audio-guided visit of Chambord Castle
  • Gourmet lunch at a family-run winery with Loire Valley wine and food pairing
  • Guided visit of a Loire Valley winery, followed by a wine tasting
  • Stop in the vineyard for a vine growing introduction
  • Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible. There are lots of stairs to access the underground galleries
  • Caves and wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45 °F/10 °C): do not forget to bring warm clothes with you
  • The visited wineries can be changed upon your wishes (please contact to arrange special visits; may change prices)
  • Your pickup time will be confirmed by email 24 hours prior to your departure, so please check your spam if you don't see it after 5pm

From $2,005 per group up to 1

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5
4.7 out of 5 stars

based on 7 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    5/5
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Karen – United StatesDecember 13, 2022 – Verified booking
Willy was an amazing guide! He took us to Chateaux Chambord which was a beautiful castle. We explored on our own for an hour with helpful audio We were a bit early for lunch so Willy made a surprise stop on the Loire River so we could enjoy the view and taste a bit of champagne. We had lunch at a quaint restaurant where I had the best meal of my life! We continued on to a winery where we toured the cellar & tasted 8 wines. From there we enjoyed a nice ride home. I would do this again!
5
5 out of 5 stars
M
Melanie – FranceNovember 26, 2024 – Verified booking
The Chateau was just breathtaking, and the afternoon spent at the vineyard, with a delightful meal and a wine tour, was the highlight of the day. We felt truly immersed in the region’s beauty and charm. Highly recommend!
5
5 out of 5 stars
S
Samatha – FranceNovember 27, 2024 – Verified booking
This private experience was amazing. We visited a gorgeous Château de Chambord. Our guide provided fascinating insights about the region and the wine of course, which we had plenty to taste during the day. We were treated to a lovely lunch at a local restaurant and the wine pairings were just perfect. We visited a winery after that and had another wine tastings. I would say it was just the perfect mix of history, culture and wine. We have chosen the private tour, and we were comfortably seated in a black van. We are definitely recommending to book this tour!

Product ID: 131238

Activity provider:
My Winedays

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