Loire Valley Wine Tasting: Chateau Visits, Historical Exploration and Gourmet Lunch
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8 Ratings
Paris
Experience the rich history of the Château d'Amboise in the Loire Valley, visit wineries, and indulge in a gourmet lunch on this unforgettable wine tasting tour.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Paris - Early in the morning, the driver will pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable air conditioned minivan and you will start your tour with nice stories surrounding the region of Loire, play an educational game to spice up you wine tasting experience . The first castle which you visit is Château de Amboise. it is one of the oldest and most beautiful castles in the France.
What's Included
- Amboise Castle visit with audio-guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Wine tasting experience
- Personal driver/guide
- Travel in an air-conditioned mini-van
- Priority access with skip-the-line
- Three-course lunch at a local restaurant
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The Château d’Amboise possesses an 11th-century origin, built by the Count of Anjou. The construction was strategic, offering a robust defence strategy due to its overseeing view of the Loire River. Its glorious frontage results from the efforts of both Charles VII and Francois I, with a heavy Italian influence which they revered between the 15th and 16th centuries. Francois I’s admiration for Italian art led him to invite Leonardo Da Vinci to assume the position of primary painter, architect, and engineer at Amboise. In 1516, Da Vinci took up the offer and for the rest of his life, resided and worked in the adjoining Chateau du Clos Lucé, accessible by an underground passage. After his death, Da Vinci was interred in the Chapel of Saint-Hubert, located within the ramparts of the Château d’Amboise. The tour is completed with visits to local wineries and a sumptuous 3-course lunch.
- Those under 18 years of age will be offered a variety of nonalcoholic grape juices
Location
Paris
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Paradise62420435503
Apr 6, 2024
Superb tour 😀 - Our guide Sebastian was superb. The tour generally is well plan. Not rush and very relax. The cave was amazing for the winenary tours. The castle visit was also prefect.
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Livl301
Jan 27, 2024
Loire Valley Adventure - Discovering Magic - The Loire Valley tour was like uncovering a hidden treasure trove of beauty. With its stunning chateaux and picturesque landscapes, it felt more like a journey through a storybook, seamlessly blending history and natural wonders.
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Q6376vilaurak
Jan 17, 2024
Perfect getaway! - Despite the cold weather the tour went really smoothly, castles are somewhat cold but that’s to be expected so make sure to dress accordingly if you are visiting during the cold season. The lunch was great in a beautiful cave which did warm us up as there is a massive fireplace in the middle! Wine tasting was great as well we loved the family owned estate. Would recommend it to everyone who wants to enjoy a similar experience.
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Erica
Sep 15, 2023
Perfect Wine & Sightseeing Day! - My mom and I booked this trip as a day tour from Paris and had the best time! Our driver Sebastian great! He picked us up right from our hotel and was incredibly nice and communicative. He even helped us take photos at each location which we were really thankful for.
Each wine tasting was delicious and informative about the process, local region and history. You can tell how much love goes into their work. Lunch at Le36 was absolutely delicious. The castle and its surrounding gardens were stunning!
The entire tour was paced well and we never felt rushed. We thoroughly enjoyed the day and would highly recommend to all wine and history lovers!
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Chris_h
Jun 15, 2023
Magical day in the Loire Valley! - Benoit was a wonderful guide! His expertise about the Chateaus we visited was endless. The historic Chateaus set along the Loire River were magical, the lunch at Restaurant La 36 in Amboise was perfect, and the wine tasting and cave tour at Marc Bredif winery in Vouvray was the perfect ending to the day. The timing of the stops was nice and relaxed. We never felt rushed at our stops. The 2+ hour drive to our first stop was expected. The drive was pleasant and the surrounding countryside was beautiful. The return to Paris was slowed by heavy traffic as we approached the city but it was all well worth it. What a special day it was! And a special thanks to Benoit!
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Diane
May 11, 2018
FANTASTIC and Highly Recommended! - Both Victor and Vincent were great hosts for our tour of 8 to the Loire Valley. We needed two vehicles, both of which were very comfortable and we learned a lot about French history and culture on our way from Paris. It was certainly a full day of great wine and food and the choice for lunch was absolutely fantastic. 2 wineries and 1 chateau proved to be a great balance for a day trip. Both hosts were prompt and safe drivers. I recommend not planning anything else for your day as it's a full 12-hours or so.
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Donald
Nov 7, 2016
Excellent tour with amazing sites... - <p>Excellent tour with amazing sites, food, and wine. Wonderful and engaging driver/tour host. Highly recommend.</p>
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Lori
Oct 2, 2016
Worth the time and money. The pick... - <p>Worth the time and money. The pick up and drop off at your hotel is a very valuable thing to have. Our guide, Larisa was the best! The drive out to the Chateau is about 2.5 hours, but the drive back into Paris is 3 hours since the vineyard you visit is a bit further away. The lunch is wonderful, the staff there was very friendly and helped us make decisions on the menu that you choose your food from for the tour. You will truly experience French cuisine here! Snails, souffle, duck liver, and plenty of wine. We had the catch of the day which they didn't tell us what that exactly was until we were done. I will leave it at that, but when we googled it in the car we thought - WOW, we ate that!? Have an open mind, enjoy the travel time and good wines at the vineyard.</p>
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