Chambord Castle A Half Day Trip from Tours (shared)
Highlights
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Visit Chateau de Chambord Loire Valley Castle.
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Local licensed tour guide, expert of the Loire Valley.
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Small group option, 8 person per tour maximum.
Summary
Explore the Preserved Heritage of the Loire Valley and visit the magnificent Chateau de Chambord on this small group half day trip for the city of Tours.
Tour info
Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(13-99 years)
€98.00
Child:
(5-12 years)
€70.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
08:50 am or 01:50 pm - Meet your guide in front of Tours Tourism Office
We will come and pick you up directly at the Tours tourism office.
Morning Tour
09:00 am : Depart from our meeting point outside Tours Tourist Office
10:00 am : Guided Tour of Chambord Castle with your guide
12:00 pm : Depart from Chambord Castle
01:00 pm : Drop off in front of Tours Tourism Office
We will come and pick you up directly at the Tours tourism office.
Morning Tour
09:00 am : Depart from our meeting point outside Tours Tourist Office
10:00 am : Guided Tour of Chambord Castle with your guide
12:00 pm : Depart from Chambord Castle
01:00 pm : Drop off in front of Tours Tourism Office
Afternoon Tour
02:00 pm : Depart for Château de Chambord
03:00 pm : Guided Tour of Chambord Castle with your guide
05:00 pm : Depart from Chambord Castle
06:00 pm : Drop off in front of Tours Tourism Office
Guided Tour of Chambord Castle
Once you have met your guide and boarded your small group vehicle, make your way to the Château de Chambord that will be your first Loire Valley castle visit of the day. It is considered as one of the most beautiful Chateaux of the Loire Valley. After a short drive of about 1 hour, reach the stunning Château de Chambord. Listed since 1981 as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Chambord is without a doubt one of the most fascinating Loire Valley Castle to visit.
Once you have met your guide and boarded your small group vehicle, make your way to the Château de Chambord that will be your first Loire Valley castle visit of the day. It is considered as one of the most beautiful Chateaux of the Loire Valley. After a short drive of about 1 hour, reach the stunning Château de Chambord. Listed since 1981 as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Chambord is without a doubt one of the most fascinating Loire Valley Castle to visit.
Located in the heart of the Sologne region of France, Chateau de Chambord was the desire of King Francis 1 (François 1er) who ordered the construction in the early 16th century. Built as a hunting lodge, the castle was not designed to be a permanent residence for the King who only stayed within the castle a few weeks every year. The architecture of the Château is a good example of the Italian Renaissance style that was prized at the time and Château de Chambord was in fact built to impress foreign visitors and ambassadors and demonstrate the power of the young king of France.
The Castle is laid out around a central keep that includes for massive bastion towers at each corner. All in all, Chambord is home to more than 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The plan of the castle has for central axis the famous double helix staircase that was presumably inspired by the work of the great genius Leonardo da Vinci. The two helices ascend the three floors without ever meeting, illuminated from above by a sort of light house at the highest point of the chateau. Another highlight of the visit is the ornate roof that makes the Chateau so recognizable. When you reach the top level of the Chateau, you can walk between the towers and admire the enormous attention to detail in the masonry work.
King Francis 1 never actually saw the castle finished and it wasn't until the reign of the King Louis XIV (the Sun King) that the building was actually completed. The shear size of Château de Chambord makes it a difficult place to maintain and after being owned by different persons close to royalty, it is finally preempted by the French State who becomes the sole owner since 1930.
Upon arrival, follow your tour guide for a tour of the Castle. The tour will last around 1.5 hours and your guide will lead you through the main rooms, will show you the famous double spiral staircase and you take you to the top of the Castle to the terraces where you will have a great view of the surrounding area.
After the visit, you will have some free time to discover the Castle of Chambord on your own.
What’s included?
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Pick up at Tourism Office in Tours -
English speaking local guide, expert in Loire Valley Castles -
Tickets and guided visit of Chambord Castle -
Premium A/C vehicle -
Personal insurance and expenses.
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Hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Meals and drinks.
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Gratuities for the driver/guide.
Things to know
Before you book
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Instant booking confirmation
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Tour is operated in English
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Prices are per person
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This tour is not wheelchair accessible
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Currency is in Euros
Before you go
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Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
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Departs from Tours Tourism Office
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Tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5.
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Children aged 4 - 12 years get reduced price
Cancellation Policy
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Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule:
Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%.
For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:
> Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees.
> 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund
All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.
Redemption information
Please contact us for all our terms & conditions
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France.
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
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