Day Tour of Chateaux of Chenonceau & Chambord from Tours/Amboise
Description
Enjoy a small group day tour in the heart of the Royal Valley: tour two of the major chateaux of the region and discover old capital the Loire Valley : Amboise Your professional tour guide will show you the famous chateaux of the region, Chenonceau and Chambord, aboard a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. Enjoy free time to have lunch in Amboise and wander in this charming old city.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Guided tour of the Chateau of Chenonceau
Free time to discover the Royal city of Amboise, considered as the old Capital of the Loire Valley. Lunch at leisure in this place.
You will discover the Hunting lodge built by King Francois I, it is the largest chateau and the most spectacular piece of architecture. You will be impressed by its 426 rooms and its 282 fireplaces. Your tour guide will show and explain it's mind blowing double helix staircase, probably a Leonardo da Vinci creation. The forest in which it is in is a national game reserve.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note, the tour departs from the city of Tours and Amboise. If you are not staying in Tours or Amboise, you will have to book and pay for your own transport to get there, this is not included in the tour.
- Operated in English
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Guaranteed departure
- The tour departs from the local tourist offices at the indicated times, we will not be held responsible in case of delay from the guests.
- The tour will finish at approximately 6PM in Tours and 6.30PM in Amboise.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- Not recommended for people with walking problems
Reviews(30)
Excellent tour with a knowledgeable and conscientious guide! Highly recommended!
This is a very nice and very informative tour of the two castles. Our guide.Killian was great! He gave us a lot of history about the property and the castle and the gardens
We had a fabulous time with Letitia, she was a terrific guide and everything went really smoothly. Having someone knowledgeable and able to answer our questions made our visits way more interesting and fun.
Dear Guests, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great time with Laetitia. She will be especially pleased to know that her knowledge and enthusiasm made your visits even more enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, The France Intense Team
It was Amazing! I have always wanted to see these 2 chateaux. Our guide was so knowledgable about so many things and she was so friendly and personable.
Dear Guests, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering these two magnificent châteaux. Your guide will be especially pleased to know that her knowledge and friendly personality helped make your day so memorable. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, The France Intense Team
Fabulous tour with a great and knowledgeable guide. Both chateaux were incredible, but Chambord was absolutely amazing. I chose this tour because it had the free time lunch stop in Amboise, which gave me plenty of time to visit the chateau there and see Leonardo da Vinci’s burial site. It was a perfect day.
Dear Guests, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering both Chenonceau and Chambord with Laetitia. Each château has its own unique charm, and we're pleased that you appreciated their beauty and history. Laetitia will be very happy to read your kind words. Best regards, The France Intense Team
Wonderful tour with Leticia! Both Chateu were amazing for their own reasons; Chenenceau for it's gardens and span across the river and then Chambord for it's architecture and historical significance with the monarchy.
Dear Guests, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day with Laetitia and appreciated the unique character of both Chenonceau and Chambord. The Loire Valley is full of remarkable history, and we're glad these two iconic châteaux left such a great impression. We hope to welcome you again soon for another discovery. Best regards, The France Intense Team
Well organised tour that crossed off three important places I have always wanted to visit - Chenonceau, Amboise and Chambord. Laetitia is a great guide, very informative and super-friendly. I hope to have her as my Guide again someday!
Dear Guests, Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Chenonceau, Amboise, and Chambord. Laetitia will be especially happy to read your kind words about her knowledge and friendliness. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you on another tour someday. Best regards, The France Intense Team
Tour guide was excellent enjoyed the wine tasting
Dear Guests, Thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the wine tasting and appreciated your guide’s work throughout the day. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, The France Intense Team
On a rainy and cool day our small group visit was entertaining and informative.Wandering through the back gardens(vegetable,flowers for the Chateaux) recreated as they would have been in the heyday was just as interesting as the history and grandeur inside.We swapped time in Amboise for having a wine tour at the Caves Ambacia,which was a highlight.
Dear Guests, Thank you very much for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that, despite the rainy weather, you enjoyed the experience and found the visit both entertaining and informative. The gardens and historical atmosphere of the châteaux are indeed very special. We’re also glad that the wine tour at Caves Ambacia was a highlight of your day. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again soon. Best regards, The France Intense Team
This is a full day seeing Chenonceau and Chambord chateaux, with just under 2 hours in Amboise where you can visit the chateau there, have lunch and/or shop. Our guide Geraldine gave us excellent tours in the two chateaux, leveraging her history degree and interest in the renaissance period, along with being an insider, having grown up in one of the chateau towns. Although it would seem like 9 hours is a lot of time, the day flew by leaving us wanting more! We learned a lot about the progression of royals in France, and important historical moments in which the chateaux played parts. This tour helped us place the chateaux in the context of history, art and politics.
Dear Guests, Thank you very much for your wonderful and detailed review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise with Géraldine. She will be especially happy to read your kind words regarding her knowledge and passion for Renaissance history and the Loire Valley. We’re so pleased that the tour helped bring the history, art, and political context of the châteaux to life for you. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again soon for another memorable experience. Best regards, The France Intense Team
