Paris to Loire Valley: Day Tour with Wine Tasting and Castles
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10 Ratings
Chenonceaux
Embark on a captivating day tour from Paris to the enchanting Loire Valley. Explore fairytale castles, indulge in regional food and wine, and experience the charm of a small group tour.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chateau de Chenonceau - The first castle you visit is Chateau de Chennonceau, it is one of the oldest and most beautiful castles in the France that is today only surpassed by the might of the famous Versailles in Paris. From the moment it was created, beauty and unique style of the castle that was built over the river Cher attracted royalty and nobles from all around the Europe. Have an audio-guided experience in this castle and explore the past on your own!
- Chateau de Chambord - After tasty lunch head to your next destination which would be the famous chateau Chambord Chambord is a radically unique work, one of the jewels in the heritage of humankind. Its vocation is at once symbolic, aesthetic and spiritual. It is not only an affirmation of royal power, but also an evocation of the ideal city; as a monument, it remains an enigma that has yet to divulge all its secrets. Chambord is perhaps the equivalent in architecture of Mona Lisa in painting. The royal hunting lodge Chateau de Chambord was started in 1519 by the Valois King Francis I. It was favoured by kings fond of hunting such as Henry II and Louis XIV.
What's Included
- Small-group tour for a personalized experience
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Complimentary bottled water provided
- Expert driver/guide to lead the way
- Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned mini-van
- Savor a delightful lunch with a starter, main course, and dessert
- Explore castles and learn their histories with an audio-guide
- Sample up to 6 wines at local wineries
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating day trip from Paris to the beautiful Loire Valley with your loved ones, famous for its enchanting castles and exceptional vineyards. You will get an opportunity to visit two of the most celebrated chateaus in the region, Chateau Amboise, Chambord, and Chennonceau, while enjoying regional delicacies and wine.
• Visit two of the most stunning castles in the Loire valley - Chennonceau, Chambord, or Amboise
• Savor a delightful lunch at a quaint restaurant offering a panoramic view!
• Indulge in a multi-course gourmet regional lunch, including a starter, main course, and dessert!
• Experience a visit to one of the local wineries in distinctive locations and discover the caves while tasting up to 5 different kinds of wine!
• Experience the charm of a small group tour and avail of a pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel.
- Those under 18 years of age will be offered a variety of nonalcoholic grape juices
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- It can be cold in the castles so please dress accordingly as we operate at all weather conditions
- The trip to Loire Valley takes around 2.5 hours and the trip from the Loire Valley takes around 3 hours back to the hotel depending on the traffic.
Location
Chateau de Chenonceau
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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S8771ksdavidf
Apr 21, 2024
Couldn’t have been better! - Was a wonderful day trip. A perfect blend of activities (a castle, a lovely lunch, house of da-Vinci, and a lovely wine-tasting at an authentic (duh) French winery.
Our host, Sebastian was so very pleasant. He was kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable. He gave us enough information without overwhelming us with information. He made sure we were all comfortable and our group felt 100% comfortable and confident in his ability to guide (drive, etc) us through said activities. He was a great driver, too… and I truly appreciate someone who is in-tune with the road! 🙏
Our group had zero complaints, and were very pleased with how things were arranged, handled, and planned.
Highly recommend, would do it again any day. :)
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Trek35109945748
Mar 13, 2024
Best Castle Experience in France! - The best castle tour around! Sebastian was the Castle King! Nothing this guy didn't know. He kept us all engaged and made us feel special on our Day! Lunch at LeBerge was absolutely fabulous!
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Emilysd7486jl
Mar 13, 2024
Castle Tour - My trip was awesome! Our tour guide Sebastian was just impeccable! He was so knowledgeable and informative! He was also very kind and funny. He definitely helped my family and I understand more about France and it’s history. The tour itself was spectacular! The castles were so incredibly beautiful and interesting to learn about. Our lunch was out of this world amazing and I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone! And personally I would ask for our guide Sebastian again!
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Polinagorovaja
Jan 7, 2024
Amazing trip to The Loire Valley - The Loire Valley was a truly magical experience. We visited few castles such as Château de Chambord, Château de Chenonceau, and the historical one Château d'Amboise. The villages were charming and picture-perfect, and I was able to enjoy the local cuisine and wine. I would highly recommend this day trip to anyone looking for a taste of French history and culture.
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D7284igtracym
Sep 16, 2023
Castle and wine tour - We booked this tour for our honeymoon out of Paris. We had Sebastian for our tour. He took use to 2 castles Chamboard and Amboise. Plus a winery with a tour of their cave and tasting. An amazing 5 course lunch at a hotel that also had a cave. We had extra time so we stopped at another wine room before heading back to Paris. I would recommend this tour if you like castles and wine. Loire valley is beautiful.
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Tracy_m
Sep 16, 2023
Beautiful day in Loire valley - We booked this tour for our honeymoon in Paris. What an amazing experience! We had Sebastian as our tour guide. It ended up just being the 2 of us. We got a private tour for a great price. We went to 2 amazing castles in the Loire valley. Chamboard and Amboise. A very good wine tasting and a tour of the cave in the winery. We went to another wine room since we had more time after the Amboise castle as a bonus. We stopped for a 5 course lunch at a beautiful hotel. It was the best food we had on our trip. Plus a cave to tour on the property. Sebastian was great he really customized the tour to do what we were interested in. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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