Loire Valley Castles: Chenonceau, Chambord, Amboise Tour

Embark on a captivating day tour from Paris to the Loire Valley, exploring the enchanting châteaux of Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise. Immerse yourself in the rich history, stunning architecture, and beautiful gardens, and indulge in a delightful wine tasting experience. Book now!

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chateau de Chambord - The Chateau de Chambord is the largest chateau in the Loire Valley, featuring numerous intricate spires and a remarkable double helix staircase that showcases its brilliant design and grandeur. Visitors will gain insights about Chambord from their guide and then enjoy at least an hour of free time to explore independently and…
What's Included
  • 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
What's Not Included
  • 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)
Additional Information

Explore the magnificent châteaux of Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise on this full-day excursion from Paris to the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. Delight in the stunning floral gardens of Chenonceau and be awed by the impressive scale of Chambord, the largest chateau in the region. At Amboise, visit the quarters of King Francois I and the resting place of…

Location
La Flamme
Avenue de Wagram
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alain_b
Aug 25, 2026
Must-do activity - Wonderful day with a guide (Marceau) who is very knowledgeable about the history of the Châteaux and Paris. Very friendly, professional, and always available to answer our questions. The 3 châteaux are magnificent and the minivan was very comfortable. I recommend this activity without hesitation. Thank you Marceau
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Adventure25832229841
Jul 30, 2026
Easy and worth it! - The three castles were beautiful and the trip was flexible enough to tour independently. The small group/van was very comfortable and easy.
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Curiousmango
Jul 27, 2026
Merci Wesley! - Amazing trip! Visiting the Loire Valley castles was an unforgettable experience, and it was made even better thanks to our guide, Wesley. His explanations were, informative, and full of interesting historical details. He was always attentive, friendly, and happy to answer our questions. On top of that, his driving was excellent! we felt completely safe and comfortable throughout the journey. We highly recommend this tour!
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Antonia_t
Jul 19, 2026
A great day at Renaissance French castles. - Great castles to visit, we left on time and were back an hour earlier. I would have enjoyed to have the wine tasting after lunch, and to have more time at the last castle. But it was overall well organized trip. I enjoyed having time to explore on my own.
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S4561cileee
Jul 14, 2026
Loire Valley Castles - Thank you Karim Antony for a great trip - despite the brutal heat wave. All parts of the trip from pickup to passes and breaks were perfect. Recommended.
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I7438kirrp
Jul 4, 2026
Wonderful, informative, and fun tour. - We really enjoyed the day. Ryan did a wonderful job of filling in the history and helping understand what we were seeing. He was very thoughtful and a lot of fun. We had a couple of us that had some mobility issues and he accommodated as much as possible. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
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Odyssey65528114654
Jul 4, 2026
Bring a Bring a Hat, Water, Sunglasses, Comfortable Shoes - Exactly as advertised. The castles are phenomenal. The guide gives a 5-minute presentation before each castle then you explore on your own at your own pace. Bring a hat, water, sunglasses, and very comfortable shoes - it’s a LOT of walking and a LOT of steps/climbing. Definitely worth the value but it’s a long day!
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Ann_b
Jul 3, 2026
Nice castle tour - Great way to see a lot of castles in one day. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Be aware that this is A LOT of time in a van in one day..... about 6 hours total. It was nice not to have to figure out routes, etc. and just relax and enjoy the day. If you have a tendency to get car sick this might not be the best tour for you.
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Svannavong
Jun 25, 2026
Great, Informative Tour. - Family of 4 (two kids ages 15 and 11) took this all-day tour with Julien. We were very thankful for the air conditioned van, especially with record breaking temperatures this week in France. We were the only family on this tour and Julien was extremely informative and helpful as our guide. We had enough time at each castle and even had time to grab a drink or snack at each location. Highly recommend this tour. Our kids weren’t as engaged in the history so we also enjoyed forced learning on holiday!
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607nikitaj
Aug 20, 2026
Lazy tour guide - My family booked this tour with us being 6 out of 8 of the group. Our tour guide Wesley didn’t tell us more than 10 minutes of information for a whole day tour about 3 castles. Gave us about 1-1.5 hours at each castle and given it was holiday time in France, he could have given us 15 minutes more at each so we wouldn’t have to rush. The tour covered entrance but no audio guide. At the price of 1400€ for 6 people and only 10€ or less per castle ticket, this was overpriced for just a driver and a 10 min “tour guide”. This tour is a waste of money.
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From $285
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).