Day trip

From Amboise: Chambord and Chenonceau Tour with Lunch

Day trip

From Amboise: Chambord and Chenonceau Tour with Lunch

Activity provider: A la francaise - Bordovino

From US$ 192.61 per person

Visit 2 of the most spectacular castles in the Loire Valley on a full-day tour to Château de Chambord and Chenonceau. Enjoy a relaxing lunch in a family-owned castle.

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Duration 8.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, French
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit the two most spectacular castles in the Loire Valley
  • Enjoy lunch in one of the smallest Loire Valley castles and taste local delicacies
  • Admire the refined architecture and feminine influence at the Chateau de Chenonceau
  • Be amazed by the impressive royal Chateau de Chambord and its park
Full description
Travel back to the days of the French Renaissance on a full-day tour of the châteaux of the Loire Valley. Enjoy a relaxed lunch in a family-owned, and still occupied, chateau. Meet your guide in Amboise and travel to Chateau de Chenonceau. Stroll through the manicured gardens named after Catherine de Médicis and Diane de Poitiers, the chateau's former residents. Appreciate the refined architecture and feminine influence in each room and see precious antiques and flower arrangements. For lunch, after a short drive, enjoy a meal served at an off-the-beaten-path private castle, hosted by the French Countess who lives there. Taste local food in one of the smallest of all the Loire Valley castles. Then, continue to Chateau de Chambord. Discover a glorious work of art and architecture as your guide selects the most emblematic rooms to visit. Hear memorable anecdotes as they point out hidden details. Get breathtaking views of the castle during a coffee break in Chambord Park before returning to Amboise in the evening.
Includes
  • Entrance fees to the Chateaux
  • Transportation by minivan
  • English and/or French commentary
  • Lunch at the Chateau
  • Hotel pick up or drop-off
  • Gratuities

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Meeting point

Meet at the tourist office of the city of Amboise.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Oversize luggage
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 20 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Excellent narration by the guide who was able to answer all questions, including history of the chateau to questions regarding present day French society issues. The only thing I can recommend to improve the tour is provide a microphone for the guide to enhance the narration for all.

March 25, 2023

I honestly do not think this particular tour was worth the money that we paid. We were in a small van at the back. It was cramped and the visibility out the windows was limited. Since we spent quite a few hours in the van, this was a huge problem to us and definitely made the tour a loss less enjoyable.

March 25, 2023

The day was spent visiting the Châteaux and was simply awesome. Travelling in a small group of 8 allowed us to get to know each other a little and move around more easily. The pace of the day was perfect with just the right amount of information from our guide Agate who was both knowledgeable and friendly. A highlight of the day was sitting together enjoying a lovely lunch with great wine in a small family Château- fabulous. Of course the two main attractions - Chenonceau and Chambord were amazing!

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March 25, 2023

Product ID: 198052