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Loire Valley Castles Guided Tour From Paris

Paris, France
Excellent
Duration

13 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

28 people

Languages

ENG

Experience Overview

Come and live an exceptional day in the heart of the Loire Valley in France. You will visit the Chateau de Chenonceau and the Chateau de Chambord with our guide, two of the greatest castles of the Loire Valley. This dive into French history will be completed by a visit to the Clos Lucé castle, the emblematic place of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Take a seat in an air-conditioned vehicle, departure from the center of Paris at 7:15 am!

You will drive to Chenonceau through the magnificent landscapes of the Loire Valley. You will contemplate the fields as far as the eye can see and will go along the Loire River at times offering a serenity to the trip. During the trip, our guide will give you some information about the sites you will see. You will then drive along a beautiful tree-lined driveway that offers an incredible view of the castle. Our guide will give you a presentation of this sumptuous royal residence nicknamed “The Ladies’ Castle” because it was maintained and enriched by several female characters over the years. The exterior setting with the building seeming to emerge from the water gives a fairy tale dimension to the castle. You will enjoy a one-hour guided tour of the castle of Chenonceau during which you will contemplate the furnished and flowered rooms, the tapestries and the period paintings. Our guide will tell you many stories and anecdotes about the castle and the importance of the female presence which testifies to the French art of living.

After this visit of Chenonceau, you will have free time to stroll in the remarkable gardens along the Cher River and have lunch around the castle. Our guide will show you several places where you can have lunch. You will be invited to meet the guide directly at the bus parking lot to leave for Amboise to discover the Clos Lucé castle. You will be able to discover the world of the famous Leonardo da Vinci.

Then you will take the road towards Chambord. As soon as you approach the castle, you will be amazed by the majesty of the building that rises before you. Its impressive architecture makes it the largest of the Loire castles. You will then quickly enter the interior thanks to a priority access. Our guide will lead you through some of the castle’s rooms and you will take the famous “double revolution staircase” to reach the large panoramic terrace. You will enjoy a superb view of the park while listening to the comments given by our guide on the history of the castle, built under the reign of François I with the participation of Leonardo da Vinci during the 16th century.
The bus will leave Chambord at 6:00 pm for an expected arrival at our agency in Paris around 8:30 pm.

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Experience Highlights

  • Hear stories and anecdotes told by a passionate, professional guide
  • Trip to the heart of France’s History: Discover the majestic Château de Chambord
  • Take an astounding journey as you tour the Château de Chenonceau
  • Experience an exceptional day in the heart of France’s Loire Valley

Experience Plan

Included/Excluded

  • Guided tours of the castles of Chambord, Chenonceau and the Clos Lucé in Amboise
  • Round trip transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach from Paris
  • Services of a licensed guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Lunch
  • Drink
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Any extra services

Location

Paris, France

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Donald Boone
29/09/2022
Beautiful castles, interesting history. Lovely trip!
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Liew Kien
30/08/2022
We loved this tour! To see these magnificent castles and the surrounding environment was peaceful.
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Henry Atticus
22/08/2022
The trip was generally excellent but this was a very very long day.
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Darnell Meadows
26/07/2022
The castles were beautiful and we had plenty of time to explore all. Our guide was very well informed, and very attentive, which made this a very enjoyable trip.
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Lissa Aires
22/07/2022
Absolutely loved this trip. our guide was fantastic and the sights were incredible.
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Ruel Rayo
27/06/2022
Gorgeous castles, We loved this tour! To see these magnificent castles and the surrounding gardens were amazing.
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Emma Walters
01/06/2022
An exciting trip and our guide were very friendly and punctual.
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Putri Selvia
27/05/2022
Smooth and excellent experience. I wish we had more time at the castles because they were beautiful.
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Nina Ellen
19/04/2022
The view from the castle was great. Excellent site to visit from start to finish loads of history to explore.
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Bella Alarie
10/04/2022
Just amazing! The most wonderful castle we've seen on our castle tour in the Loire Valley! Totally recommendable!
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Jada Stevens
06/04/2022
Very Enjoyable! our guide was knowledgeable and made the trip interesting. Thank you so much for a fantastic tour
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Helen Zelda
08/03/2022
A truly fascinating Castle to visit. One of my most satisfying experiences was the beautiful Castle, I think it was one of the most beautiful castles in France. Must visit.
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Peta Jensen
14/02/2022
This tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip was an excellent day. Our guide was not only very informative; she also made the day fun! If you are traveling to the Loire Valley, we would highly recommend this tour.
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Anjeza Visoqi
09/02/2022
The view from the castle is great. The castle itself is a bit empty.
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Tracie Tatum
03/02/2022
The perfect way to spend a day in the Loire Valley. Everything was incredibly nice and special, the tours.
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Hany Kumari
16/12/2021

Most beautiful

Most beautiful, The chateau is stunningly amazing when you see it. It looks like you’re in a dream.
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Lucy Duong
27/11/2021
Absolutely stunning.!it is a must-visit place if you are traveling to France.
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Joel Morris
16/11/2021
By the way, the guide was great and helpful, try to explain the history of the place.
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Terry Landrum
17/10/2021
The tour was amazing. great experience and definitely recommend you to visit.
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Margie Trussell
09/10/2021
Fantastic! So glad I took this tour. Worth it!! thank you.
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Dickey Dolma
21/09/2021

Amazing place

Amazing place to visit. Great organization and Incredible staff. 100% recommended!
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Estefani Cherry
02/09/2021
This is my favorite castle in the Val de Loire. I loved how they combined a beautiful castle with beautiful artworks.
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Benz Patawee
24/08/2021
A must visit if you’re coming to France!
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