Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris
Stroll through the châteaux of Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise on this full-day tour from Paris to the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. Admire Chenonceau’s amazing floral gardens, and marvel at the sheer grandeur of Chambord, the largest chateau in the valley. At Amboise, see the quarters of King Francois I and the tomb of Leonardo Da Vinci. Learn from an informative guide about each site, and fit in souvenir shopping along the way.
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Loire Valley Castles 7 AM
Enjoy a day in the French Countryside while you explore three remarkable Chateaux in the Loire Valley. Join a small group 8 persons max.
What's included in Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chateau de Chambord
Chambord Chateau is the biggest chateau in the Loire Valley! It has hundreds of delicate spires and a double helix staircase that is sure to impress you with its genius design and magnitude. You'll learn about Chambord with your guide and then have at least an hour of free time to visit it on your own and take amazing souvenir photos..
Chateau de Chenonceau
Chenonceau is very unique! Known as the Ladies Chateau as it was owned and built up by, mostly, powerful women, and they left their feminine touch throughout it. You'll learn about its fascinating history, including why it was built over a river, from your guide then have free time to explore inside and admire the gorgeous decor.
Chateau Royal d'Amboise
Amboise Château is one of the oldest Royal castles in France. From its hilltop perch, it has gorgeous views over the untamed Loire River and the charming medieval town of Amboise. You'll learn all about its torrid history from the guide and then have free time to explore the castle ramparts and take amazing pictures.
Inclusions
- Transport by luxury van with air conditioning
- Entrance tickets into Amboise Castle
- Entrance tickets into Chenonceau Castle
- Driver/guide
- Entrance tickets into Chambord Castle
- Small Group Tour !
- Wine tasting of 3 different French wines or 1 very full glass of 1 French wine
- Fuel, parking fees, highway toll fees.
- Gratuities, aka Tips. French guides do appreciate them so don't be shy if you want to give one.
- Food and Drinks (apart from the promised Wine tasting)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age of all participant is 7 years old
- It is necessary to be able to walk at a moderate pace in order to keep on schedule.
- Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking or climbing steps.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. For this tour it is absolutely necessary that you arrive before the tour starts as there is no way of catching up with the group once the tour has started.
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Please be there at least 15 min before the official departure time! Tours always start sharp at the appointed starting time. For this tour it is absolutely necessary that you arrive before the tour starts as there is no way of catching up with the group once the tour has started. For the Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris you will meet with your driver-guide 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 at that address. Your driver-guide will arrive with a grey minibus about 10min before the scheduled departure time of the tour. CANCELLATION POLICY & additional info : Tours run Rain or Shine! Full refunds are given if the reservation is cancelled more than 24hrs before the scheduled departure time of the tour. N o refunds are given for any reasons once 24hrs prior to the scheduled departure time of the tour. The Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris will finish around 7PM (depending on traffic) at the same location where it started: 6 Avenue de Wagram in Paris .
