Loire Valley Châteaux: Christmas Tour of Chenonceau & Chambord
4.9
119 Ratings
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Discover the enchanting Chambord and Chenonceau Castles in the Loire Valley on a guided tour from Amboise or Tours. Immerse yourself in French history and uncover the secrets of the French Kings. Enjoy panoramic views, thrilling details, and funny anecdotes on this exciting day trip.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chateau de Chenonceau - Guided visit of chateau and gardens with local passionate guide
  • Chateau de Chambord - Guided visit of the chateau and its surroundings with local guide
What's Included
  • Entrance fees to Chenonceau and Chambord castles
  • Driver/guide
  • English-speaking guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Christmas enchantment
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • French-speaking guide
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in France’s history with a visit to the two most esteemed châteaux of the Loire Valley during the cozy Christmas season. Let your local expert guide you, unraveling the intriguing secrets of the French monarchs who once called these places home. Take pleasure in exclusive, panoramic vistas and enrich your knowledge with engaging, true…

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Location
Tourist Office Tours Loire Valley
Rue Bernard Palissy
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.9
(119 Ratings)
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Terrence_d
Sep 3, 2026
Excellent tour of two chateaux - Our guide was knowledgeable and a good driver. She was also very nice. I would recommend this tour to my friends
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Alla
Aug 25, 2026
Great chateaux guiding - Great guide Dmitry told us about the history of the region and was patient with the many questions we asked. He also gave great personalized recommendations for how to spend time in the area.
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Franklin_m
Aug 7, 2026
It's a lot of walking,... - It's a lot of walking, but worth it. Both chateaus were amazing! We also learned a lot from Dorien, our tour guide. He was great!
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Passenger18919674688
Jul 24, 2026
Great - Agate is a delightful person and tour guide. She is very knowledgeable, friendly and pleasant. The chateaus are amazing. Just incredible to go back to the 11th-16th centuries seeing and learning of the changing architectural styles, changing ownership and helping to bring perspective and meaning back to our daily lives and existence.
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Paul_e
Jul 6, 2026
The best tour we have taken so far - My family said this was the best tour they have ever been on. Dorian was a fantastic guide and just the right mix of history and fun.
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Lucindavan
Jul 4, 2026
A Perfect Chateau Tour Experience with Our Guide - Had a wonderful day visiting Chambord and Chenonceau Chateaus with Camille, our guide from À la Française tour company. Camille is very professional, knowledgeable, warm, friendly and engaging with our group of 8. Lunch at the small chateau operated by the Countess was delicious and a special experience. We couldn’t have a better, more fantastic experience! As a suggestion, book directly with À la Française instead of a third party tour platform for more efficient, direct communication and to allow more of your fees to go directly to the tour provider.
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Beverley_d
Jul 2, 2026
Great tour - Great tour. Most enjoyable. Knowledgeable guide/driver. Incredible chateau - well worth visiting. Recommended.
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John_m
Jun 24, 2026
Excellent tour and guide! - Excellent full day tour of 2 Chateaus, leaving and returning to Amboise. Our guide, Dorian, was very well versed in the history of the Chateaus, and provided great context during the van rides to more information what we would see and hear. A+ thank you!
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Ritafl2218uo
Jun 24, 2026
Smooth, easy, and informative! An excellent time - It was extremely hot out due to la canicule but our guide Dimitri did a great job telling us about the 2 chateaux while keeping us as cool as possible. The pick up and drive was smooth, he handled all the tickets and gave us a reasonable amount of time to see everything. The set up for each spot was Dimitri sharing some history about each Chateau then we had about an hour to wander. It was a really great trip and I'm very glad we got to go and see both of these! It was nice to not drive.
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Randall_m
Jun 19, 2026
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very knowledgeable and able to introduce humor when it was appropriate. Her driving was excellent and allowed us plenty of time to explore the chateaux on our own.
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