Loire Valley Castles: Explore Chenonceau & Chambord

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paris - The day begins with a convenient pickup directly from a hotel or Airbnb in Paris in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Once everyone is on board, the journey heads to the beautiful Loire Valley.
    Along the way, depending on timing and traffic conditions, a short comfort stop may be made at a service area where restrooms are available,…
What's Included
  • Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures personalised attention
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • If selected, enjoy a delicious lunch including starter, main, and dessert
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Air-conditioned mini-van
  • Visit the castles and learn their history with an audio-guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Souvenirs
Additional Information

Experience the finest of the Loire Valley on an exclusive small-group day tour from Paris, accommodating only 8 guests for a serene, comfortable, and tailored adventure.
Discover two of France’s most magnificent Renaissance castles—Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau—with audio guides included, allowing you to explore their extraordinary…

Location
Paris
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Glenn_c
Sep 10, 2026
Great experience - Amazing experience and our guide, Sebastian, was so knowledgeable and engaged on the history of the castles and the vineyard we visited.
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Nicole_m
Sep 8, 2026
Highly recommend this tour! - 5-star review! He has great knowledge of the region and the castles, which really adds to the overall experience. He was an excellent driver, making sure we were comfortable and well cared for throughout the entire trip. If you want beautiful photos that truly capture the essence of your journey, he is an amazing photographer with a great eye and perspective. His knowledge of the best areas and locations also helps ensure you capture memorable moments throughout your visit.
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Janet_c
Aug 26, 2026
Castle and Wines - It’s a great opportunity to sample Loire Valley region. We had an opportunity to tour two castles and view a couple more and taste some local wines. We enjoyed the lunch at a local restaurant. Sebastian was a great guide and pointed out points of interest as we left and returned to Paris in addition to guiding us around the Loire Valley.
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Helengm4823rk
Aug 24, 2026
Day well spent in the Loire Valley - Lovely trip to the Loire Valley with our driver and guide Sebastian. Excellent service, we were able to go ahead with the tour even though there was only 2 of us
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Marianne_k
Aug 21, 2026
Loire Valley tour - We drove from Paris to the Loire Valley to tour 2 chalets, have lunch and do a wine tasting. It was a great experience. Sebastian was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable about Paris, the Loire Valley and the chalets we visited. We enjoyed learning the history,seeing the amazing gardens and touring the chalets.
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Alisonmm222cw
Jul 14, 2026
Sebastien’s a great guide - Sebastien was friendly, attentive and very informative. He wanted to make sure we all had a good experience. His knowledge led to a more fulfilling experience while touring the castles.
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Justme1966
Jul 13, 2026
Castle and wine tour with Sebastian - Our guide Sebastian was on time for our hotel pickup. We are visiting during the heatwave in Paris. The van was cold and pleasant, and much needed relief between castle stops. Sebastian gave interesting commentary about the area and what we would see during our drive, pointing out things along the way. He was knowledgeable, funny and interesting, & navigated each location with confidence. In some spots where a device guided us through a castle, he would let us tour on our own, which was fine because we could linger (or not) according to our interest, while learning about the rooms we were in. We had a very tasty lunch where our group (2 couples and a single) got to know each other, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The final stop was a local winery. Sebastian gave a great tour of the wine making process, and we got to meet the family who owned it. We had fun tasting the different wines. So good! Also, Sebastian had a different music playlist for each section of the trip, which was very enjoyable to listen to. He had water for us, offered to charge our devices, and took good care to make sure we stayed on track and be safe since it was so hot. This was my favorite tour of my trip, and fun to see a new area of France that I hadn’t experienced before. For me, the comfort of a very cool van in a heatwave coupled with a knowledgeable and fun guide who catered to the group was well worth the expense. Thank you Sebastian! Well done! (My pictures do not do the tour justice; truly spectacular places!)
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693radhaj
Jul 10, 2026
An incredible experience with Sebastian - Amazing experience with Sebastian, he was incredibly accommodating and informative!
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Karolm264
Jul 6, 2026
Wonderful time in Castles and Winery...Beautiful French Countryside a break from PARIS - Sebastian was an excellent guide. We thoroughly enjoyed this Loire Valley excursion. We saw two beautiful castles --the ladies' castle and Chambord... although both are beautiful they are extremely different. The drive is a beautiful pass through the French Countryside... a great break from the Hustle of Paris. Sebastian even made it possible for us to to see Leonardo DaVinci's resting place in Amboise on our Lunch stop... the winery tour and tasting were amazing as well. Would highly recommend this one. Thank you for providing such a fantastic experience for our family.
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Teresa
Jul 3, 2026
Loire area castle exploration & wine tasting adventure. - Our Paris experience was well-complemented with a trip to SE France in the Loire area. Wine tasting, castle exploration, and a traditional 3-course French cuisine inspired lunch was a fantastic experience. Sebastian was a great tour guide & narrated our trip with all sorts of useful information about the history of the area.
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From $311
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).