Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris
Description
Stroll through the châteaux of Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise on this full-day tour from Paris to the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. Admire Chenonceau’s amazing floral gardens, and marvel at the sheer grandeur of Chambord, the largest chateau in the valley. At Amboise, see the quarters of King Francois I and the tomb of Leonardo Da Vinci. Learn from an informative guide about each site, and fit in souvenir shopping along the way.
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Chambord Chateau is the biggest chateau in the Loire Valley! It has hundreds of delicate spires and a double helix staircase that is sure to impress you with its genius design and magnitude. You'll learn about Chambord with your guide and then have at least an hour of free time to visit it on your own and take amazing souvenir photos..
Chenonceau is very unique! Known as the Ladies Chateau as it was owned and built up by, mostly, powerful women, and they left their feminine touch throughout it. You'll learn about its fascinating history, including why it was built over a river, from your guide then have free time to explore inside and admire the gorgeous decor.
Amboise Château is one of the oldest Royal castles in France. From its hilltop perch, it has gorgeous views over the untamed Loire River and the charming medieval town of Amboise. You'll learn all about its torrid history from the guide and then have free time to explore the castle ramparts and take amazing pictures.
Visit the tomb of the great Leonardo Da Vinci and see where he spent the last 3 years of his life in the service of the French King. No visit to the Loire would be complete without learning about Da Vinci. His architectural genius was very important to the Renaissance Chateau in the Loire. (not always accessible)
The Medieval town of Amboise will charm you with its plaster and timber-framed houses and tiny winding streets. You'll enjoy free time for lunch in the beautiful town of Amboise. There are dozens of little restaurants and bakeries for you to choose from. Your lunch is not included in our tour price.
While wine is not the focus of this tour before you leave Amboise your guide will take you to a cute little wine shop where you will be given a short wine sample tasting of three different wines. The Loire Valley is known for its production of white wines so you will taste some of them to make your visit to the Loire even more authentic.
On your way to the Chambord Chateau, we'll pass by this lovely 1,000-year-old castle and its beautiful flower garden that is along the Loire River. If you ask about it the guide will be happy to share its history with you and, if time permits, stop for a few photos of it as well.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age of all participant is 7 years old
- It is necessary to be able to walk at a moderate pace in order to keep on schedule.
- Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking or climbing steps.
Reviews(666)
The Loire Valley region is so beautiful and offers many must see destinations. This trip included visits to 3 remarkable castles, lunch on our own in an excellent local restaurant, and a wine tasting which was very fun. Our guide, Julian, was the perfect host. He was the exact right amount of information and guidance and then time to explore on our own. He was an excellent driver and a great communicator. Julian is a lifelong Parisian and he is very knowledgeable. The castles are all very unique and the gardens and surrounding grounds were beautiful to explore. This was a great value and well worth the time. We especially enjoyed the countryside after a week in the city.
Great trip, beautiful places, wonderful guide. 3 sisters, age 66-70 and they took great care of us. We couldn't have asked for a better trip.
Great experience! Ryan was a fabulous guide and made the trip really enjoyable. He also told us lots about the history in the region!
Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed Ryan’s guidance and insights into the region’s history. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Kind regards, - Alice
Beautiful chateaus and a wonderful way to get outside of Paris for the day and see a little of what’s beyond. Amboise is a lovely place and could easily spend a day there.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful châteaux and your day exploring the Loire Valley. We agree that Amboise is a charming town and a wonderful place to visit. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Kind regards, - Alice
Such a great day with a very small group. We all loved our guide Julian and enjoyed our time together. Perfect way to get to see the chateau’s without being on a huge tour bus. Lunch was great and the recommendations were perfect.
Highly recommend this small group tour to the Loire Valley castles. Perfect meeting location in Paris at a cafe that is open early enough that we were able to have a coffee and croissant before heading out with our group. Our guide, Ryan, was the best. So cheerful, friendly and knowledgeable. Also, a very competent driver for the long haul to and from the Loire Valley. We accomplished a lot for a one day tour. It went by fast, but I felt like we had enough time to take in everything at each castle. Expect some walking and many stairs to climb if you choose to explore inside the castes. Can’t recommend enough to do the small tour rather than the larger bus tour. It just moves along much more smoothly, especially with such a knowledgeable guide like Ryan. Will definitely book again with Blue Fox!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the Loire Valley tour and had such a smooth and well-paced day. It’s great to know Ryan made the experience even better with his knowledge and energy. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour! Kind regards, - Alice
Excellent tour and Will was great. Very focused on chateaux and less so on wine. Our day was unhurried and very pleasant. Lunch in Amboise was nice with plenty of restaurants from which to choose.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had such a pleasant day in the Loire Valley and enjoyed the relaxed pace of the tour. It’s great to know Will helped make the experience enjoyable, and that you had time to appreciate the châteaux and a nice lunch in Amboise. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again on another tour! Kind regards, - Alice
Very nice paced tour with visits to 3 chateaus. Our guide Clement was an amazing, knowledgeable guide.
Everything worked very well. Very professional and the script was followed as we bought. The guide Valeria super gentle, kind and professional. He did his best to make everyone feel good.
We had an excellent day visiting Chenonceau, Amboise and Chambord. Ryan’s energy, enthusiasm and knowledge were greatly appreciated by our small group. I would definitely recommend!
