Loire Valley Castles Walking Tour with Audioguide
Description
Our audio guide is a mobile companion designed to assist you in planning a self-guided journey through the castles of the Loire Valley. It includes brief walking tours of the major towns in the valley, along with audio commentary on renowned castles and the historical events linked to them. Admire the exteriors of the majestic castles and make an informed decision about whether to venture inside. The audio guide provides narration about the following castles (please note that actual visits to the castles are not included): Meung-sur-Loire, Beaugency, Chambord, Blois, Cheverny, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chenonceau, Amboise, Clos Lucé, Montrichard, Tours, Villandry, Azay-le-Rideau, Usse, Chinon, Abbey of Fontevraud, Breze, Saumur, Brissac, Angers, and other ancient sights. A convenient map in the mobile app, powered by GPS, will guide you to your destination. The tour includes 50 audio recordings, all written by a professional historian.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The audio guide is available through a mobile app for iOS and Android
- Entry tickets to the castles and museums are not included, please purchase them separately in advance
- The audio guides inside the castles are not included
- The tour does not cover all the castles in the Loire Valley
- This is a self-guided tour ― you will need to download the audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase, and follow the route on the app's map (without a human guide)
- The audio guide is available at any time, the date and time during checkout are merely approximate
Reviews(2)
We took this Loire audioguide while traveling by car with our little one. It was perfect—our baby slept during the drive between castles, and then we spent about two hours exploring a garden, a village, or a castle. It’s hard to fit longer excursions into a day, so this format is just ideal. The stories in the audioguide were really interesting, and having photos of the kings included was a great touch—it helped bring the history to life.
We’re so glad to hear the Loire audioguide fit perfectly with your family trip 🐝. What a great way to explore while your baby rested, and then enjoy castles, gardens, and villages at your own pace. It makes us happy that the stories and photos of the kings helped bring history alive. We’d love to join you again on future journeys through other cities and regions! 🌍🏰✨
