Loire Valley Castles and Wine Small-Group Day Trip from Paris
by Blue Fox Travel Blue Bike Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This full-day bus tour from Paris visits three major châteaux in the Loire Valley: Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise. The trip begins with a drive past the 1,000-year-old Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire and its flower garden along the Loire River, where the guide will share its history and may stop for photos if time allows. At Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the valley, visitors spend about an hour exploring its numerous spires and the famous double helix staircase, with commentary from the guide. Next, the group moves to Château de Chenonceau, known as the Ladies’ Château for the women who shaped it. After a guided introduction to its history and why it spans the river, there is an hour to explore the interior and gardens independently. The tour continues to Château Royal d'Amboise, one of France’s oldest royal castles. From this hilltop location, visitors enjoy views over the Loire River and the medieval town below. After learning about its history from the guide, there is time to walk the castle ramparts and take photos. Nearby, guests visit Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb and the house where he spent his last years serving the French king; this stop is not always accessible. In Amboise town, there is an hour of free time for lunch at local restaurants and bakeries (not included). Before leaving, the guide brings the group to a small wine shop at Place Michel Debre, where a tasting of three Loire Valley wines is offered. The transportation is by air-conditioned luxury van, and the tour includes entrance tickets to all three castles, the driver/guide, wine tasting, fuel, parking, and tolls. The group size is small to allow for a more personal experience.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chateau de Chambord
Chambord is the largest castle in the Loire Valley, featuring hundreds of spires and a double helix staircase. The guide provides historical information, and visitors have about an hour of free time to explore on their own and take photos.
60 min
Chateau de Chenonceau
Known as the Ladies’ Château for its female owners and builders, Chenonceau is built over a river. The guide explains its history before guests spend an hour visiting the interior and gardens independently.
60 min
Chateau Royal d'Amboise
This ancient royal castle overlooks the Loire River and medieval Amboise town. After a guided history talk, visitors have free time to walk the ramparts and photograph the views.
60 min
Leonardo da Vinci’s Tomb
Visitors see the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci and the house where he lived his last three years while serving the French king. This site is important for understanding Da Vinci’s role in Renaissance architecture but may not always be accessible.
10 min
Amboise
The medieval town of Amboise features timber-framed houses and narrow streets. Guests have an hour for lunch at local restaurants and bakeries, which is not included in the tour price.
60 min
Place Michel Debre
Before leaving Amboise, the guide takes the group to a small wine shop for a tasting of three Loire Valley wines, highlighting the region’s white wine production.
20 min
Chateau De Chaumont Sur Loire
On the way to Chambord, the tour passes the 1,000-year-old Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire and its flower garden along the Loire River. The guide shares its history, and there may be a short photo stop if time permits.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Loire Valley Castles and Wine Small-Group Day Trip from Paris
by Blue Fox Travel Blue Bike Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€490Overview
This full-day bus tour from Paris visits three major châteaux in the Loire Valley: Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise. The trip begins with a drive past the 1,000-year-old Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire and its flower garden along the Loire River, where the guide will share its history and may stop for photos if time allows. At Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the valley, visitors spend about an hour exploring its numerous spires and the famous double helix staircase, with commentary from the guide. Next, the group moves to Château de Chenonceau, known as the Ladies’ Château for the women who shaped it. After a guided introduction to its history and why it spans the river, there is an hour to explore the interior and gardens independently. The tour continues to Château Royal d'Amboise, one of France’s oldest royal castles. From this hilltop location, visitors enjoy views over the Loire River and the medieval town below. After learning about its history from the guide, there is time to walk the castle ramparts and take photos. Nearby, guests visit Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb and the house where he spent his last years serving the French king; this stop is not always accessible. In Amboise town, there is an hour of free time for lunch at local restaurants and bakeries (not included). Before leaving, the guide brings the group to a small wine shop at Place Michel Debre, where a tasting of three Loire Valley wines is offered. The transportation is by air-conditioned luxury van, and the tour includes entrance tickets to all three castles, the driver/guide, wine tasting, fuel, parking, and tolls. The group size is small to allow for a more personal experience.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Chateau de Chambord
Chambord is the largest castle in the Loire Valley, featuring hundreds of spires and a double helix staircase. The guide provides historical information, and visitors have about an hour of free time to explore on their own and take photos.
60 min
Chateau de Chenonceau
Known as the Ladies’ Château for its female owners and builders, Chenonceau is built over a river. The guide explains its history before guests spend an hour visiting the interior and gardens independently.
60 min
Chateau Royal d'Amboise
This ancient royal castle overlooks the Loire River and medieval Amboise town. After a guided history talk, visitors have free time to walk the ramparts and photograph the views.
60 min
Leonardo da Vinci’s Tomb
Visitors see the tomb of Leonardo da Vinci and the house where he lived his last three years while serving the French king. This site is important for understanding Da Vinci’s role in Renaissance architecture but may not always be accessible.
10 min
Amboise
The medieval town of Amboise features timber-framed houses and narrow streets. Guests have an hour for lunch at local restaurants and bakeries, which is not included in the tour price.
60 min
Place Michel Debre
Before leaving Amboise, the guide takes the group to a small wine shop for a tasting of three Loire Valley wines, highlighting the region’s white wine production.
20 min
Chateau De Chaumont Sur Loire
On the way to Chambord, the tour passes the 1,000-year-old Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire and its flower garden along the Loire River. The guide shares its history, and there may be a short photo stop if time permits.
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.