Loire Wine Day from Paris: Chambord Castle, 6 Tastings & Lunch
Description
Admire Renaissance castles and taste Loire Valley wines on this full-day tour from Paris, accompanied throughout the day by a wine expert guide. Start with an early morning hotel pick-up and enjoy a fresh croissant while your guide shares stories about the Loire’s history and winemaking heritage. Visit Château de Chambord with an audio-guided tour and explore its grand halls, famous staircase, and grounds. Drive through the vineyards of Touraine, Vouvray, and Montlouis-sur-Loire, stopping at a scenic viewpoint to enjoy a glass of wine while learning about grape varieties and growing conditions. Enjoy a typical french lunch with local products at a winery or local restaurant, paired with Loire wines. In the afternoon, visit a family-run estate for another intimate tasting of red and white wines. Relax on the drive back to Paris, with a drop-off at Hotel de Ville, taking home unforgettable memories.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick up at your accommodation in Paris
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the drive to the Loire Valley with fresh croissants while learning about the region
Let yourself be audio guided through this splendid renaissance castle, constructed by King Francis I of France, that inspired the Disney movie “The Beauty & the Beast”.
Enjoy a traditional French lunch made with fresh regional products, thoughtfully paired with a selection of local wines.
Visit a family-run winery to discover the charm of local winemaking. Explore the estate and enjoy a tasting of red, white, and sparkling wines, depending on availability, each reflecting the character and diversity of the region.
Unwind on the comfortable drive back to Paris after a full day in the Loire Valley, reflecting on the wines, landscapes, and discoveries of the day.
Return to Paris with drop-off in the center of Paris (Hotel de Ville)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- Exact Pick-up time sent 24h before departure, - Pick-up at your hotel/apartment everywhere inside Paris
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. However, if you use a foldable wheelchair and have some level of mobility, please don't hesitate to contact us directly and we will do our best to arrange a tour that suits your needs.
- Caves and wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45°F/10°C), so please remember to bring warm clothes.
- The visited wineries may vary depending on availability and can be changed based on your preferences and requests, please contact us to arrange any special visits (special visits may affect prices).
- Wine Passport reserves the right to cancel tours where the minimum (4 travelers) is not reached; an alternative or full refund will be offered.
- Please let us know if you are joining our Winedays tour with others who booked separately, so we can make sure you are all grouped together.
- Tours in Spanish and French are subject to availability: not all wineries or guides offer these languages.
- Your pickup time will be confirmed by email 24 hours prior to your departure, so please check your spam if you don't see it after 5pm
Reviews(58)
Romy was an excellent tour guide and the tour was excellent. Chambord Castle was amazing. The wines and lunch were excellent.
Dear Renee, Thank you so much for this amazing review ! It's wonderful for us to see you had an amazing trip from Paris with Romaric. I have sent your message to him. I’m sure he will be very happy to read your kind words. We hope to see you again soon on a wine tour, and to enjoy your trip in France ! Best regards, My WineDays Team
My family and I had a wonderful day with Cedric as our guide and driver. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the wines. Loved the lunch and wine pairing, the tour of Chambord, and the winery. This particular winery was incredible. Chateau De Montdomaine was the family winery we visited. We are from Northern CA so it was a fascinating tour explaining the ancestral organic wine making done at this particular vineyard. The day was a perfect length, that being said if you want more time at Chambord book a separate tour for that castle. We will add a day trip to this castle on the next trip.
Dear Amy, Thank you so much for your thoughtful message. We are delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your day with Cedric, from the visit of Chambord to the winery experience and lunch pairing. It is wonderful to know that the discovery of organic winemaking made the visit even more special for you. Best regards, My WineDays Team
Great wine. Excellent tour guide (Chloe) who seemed to really enjoy her job. Lunch provided choices for many preferences.
Dear Linda, Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! We will make sure to pass on your kind words to Chloé, she will be thrilled to hear that she added to your experience. Best regards, My WineDays Team
This was the highlight of our trip to Paris. Cedric was passionate and knowledgeable about wines and making sure we were well taken care of. Chambord castle was beautiful and I loved being able to go inside! The two wineries were amazing with plenty of wine flowing and the ancient caves were fantastic. Lunch was so delicious and plentiful at the winery on the beautiful grounds. Everything was well worth the price and the day excursion! I highly recommend!
Dear Nancy, Thanks a lot for your review! We enjoy to know that you pass a great time in Loire Valley, with our wonderful guide Cédric. You saw the French excellence condense in one day. We hope to see you again in our tour in Champagne, Chablis or Sancerre, for a new discovery of the France country side. Kind regards, My Wine Day team
Friendly and knowledgeable host! He was able to communicate well with us and had a deep understanding of how wines are made. Lunch was superb, the castle was amazing and the winery owner was entertaining and passionate.
Dear David, Thank you for your kind words. it was a pleasure having you in. I hope you left the Loire valley with you bag full of knowledge and your phone full of pictures. Best regards, My WineDays Team
Wow this tour was one of our highlights in France, Artem our amazing tour guide driver was so knowledgeable about wine and the area, all his recommendations were right on, and he was so caring and charming making sure my family had the most wonderful time. He pick us up early in the morning at 6:50am and we started our journey to the Loire Valley with great conversation and a comfortable van. We first made a stop to see Chateau de Chambord where we had audio guided tour, we never felt rushed having time to explore local artesan markets to do some shopping ( hoghly recommend the soaps made with donkey milk😀) Then we went to our next stop in Loire Valley , Vaves Ambacia since 1463 has been a local Wine Cellar and restaurant, were we had a tour and the most amazing lunch with lots of wine, laughs and fun conversations with Artem. From there we went to visit the town of Amboise to check out where Leonardo Da Vinci lived his last years of life to make a final stop for a tour and fantastic wine tasting at Plou et Filts a local family winery established since 1508, 23 generations of amazing sparkling wine, red, rose and white wine, simply incredible. Such a wonderful relaxing and enjoyable summer day in Loire Valley with a wine connoisseur like Artem was a true blessing, definitely the best tour for the Loire to have a little bit of everything 💕💕
Dear Daisy, thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your Loire Valley tour with Artem was such a highlight of your trip. He truly loves sharing his passion for wine and the region, and we're glad it made your day so special. We are thrilled that you share with us our vision of a perfect mix of culture, history and fun. We truly appreciate you choosing Wine Passport and hope to welcome you again on another wine adventure soon! My Wine Days Team
Cedric was our guide and he was simply the best! If anyone is looking to get out of the city for the day, look no further. We were picked up at our hotel and arrived at Chateau Chambord just as it opened and beat the crowds, we then enjoyed sipping wine in the Chambord vineyards and looking at the adorable goats. From there, we went to a small family winery and enjoyed a homemade lunch in their cellar paired with their wines and ended our day at another family winery. Cedric is professional, kind and genuinely wants everyone to have a great time and is very knowledgeable about wine, France and any other questions you may have. The tour is about 12 hrs from start to drop off, if I had one piece of feedback it would be to provide or pack a rechargeable phone charger just as the day is long. There were many opportunities to great photo spots that you will want to show everyone! We loved this tour and day out of the city and would recommend to anyone!
Dear Jamie, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great day with Cédric, we will be sure to pass along your kind words. We really appreciate your recommendation to others and hope to welcome you again soon for another WineDays adventure! Best regards My WineDays Team
It is a good ride from Paris to the Loire Valley. You have maybe 1 1/2 to visit the castle and grounds which isn't a lot. View from up top is beautiful. Bredif Winery was interesting. Your lunch is a genuine French meal cheeses, different types of fish, meats and pate plus wine bread and creme brulee for dessert. If you are a big eater bring a snack. The 2nd winery Alcacia had presses from the 16th century.
Dear Robin, Thank you so much for your review! We are glad you enjoyed the beautiful views, the visit to the wineries, and the authentic French lunch experience. It's true that the Loire Valley is a bit of a drive from Paris, but we hope the charm of the region made it worth it! We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again for another experience! Best regards My WineDays Team
Countryside was beautiful, winemaker tours were one of a kind and special glimpses into the life of two winemaker families. Highly recommend!!
Dear Nancy, Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. It is always a pleasure to share these meaningful moments for our guests, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Best Regards, My WineDays Team
Our host, Cedric was great! The winery we visited was incredible, small with an English speaking owner. We fell in love with this place!
Dear Stephen, Thank you for your lovely review! We are thrilled to hear you had such a great time with Cédric and enjoyed the winery visit. We will make sure to pass on your kind words to Cédric! Best regards, My WineDays Team
