Loire Valley Castles Guided Visit in Small Group from Paris
Highlights
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Your Loire Valley day trip starts with hotel pickup in Paris for the drive southwest into ‘château country.’ Start your castles tour at Château d’Amboise, a preferred royal residence during the Renaissance. King Francis I once welcomed Leonardo da Vinci at this castle, where da Vinci is buried in the Chapel of St. Hubert. Next, enjoy lunch with drinks, and then head to Château de Chenonceau, one of the most-visited Loire Valley castles for its location straddling the Cher River. Finally, visit Château de Chambord, one of the area’s largest and most impressive castles with extensive grounds. Listen to informative commentary by audio guide at each chateau. Your day trip then ends with the drive back to Paris for hotel drop-off.
Summary
Your Loire Valley day trip starts with hotel pickup in Paris for the drive southwest into ‘château country.’ Start your castles tour at Château d’Amboise, a preferred royal residence during the Renaissance. King Francis I once welcomed Leonardo da Vinci at this castle, where da Vinci is buried in the Chapel of St. Hubert. Next, enjoy lunch with drinks, and then head to Château de Chenonceau, one of the most-visited Loire Valley castles for its location straddling the Cher River. Finally, visit Château de Chambord, one of the area’s largest and most impressive castles with extensive grounds. Listen to informative commentary by audio guide at each chateau. Your day trip then ends with the drive back to Paris for hotel drop-off.
Tour info
Duration
12 hours
Group Size
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Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
During this excursion, you will visit majestic Loire Valley castles, masterpieces of the Renaissance, and birthplaces of significant moments in French history. The day dedicated to "Renaissance" starts with a visit of Chenonceau Castle, a remarkable building through its architecture and history, surrounded by beautiful gardens. You will then enjoy a guided visit of Clos Lucé, where King Francis 1st welcomed Leonardo Da Vinci at the end of his life. After free time for lunch in the Clos Lucé gardens, you leave for Chambord Castle for an intimate guided visit in small group. Enjoy this unique experience of the royalty and richness of the Loire castles.
What’s included?
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Entrance ticket of each Castle -
Guided visit of Chenonceau castle -
Guided visit of Chambord castle -
Round Trip Transportation by air-conditioned small bus from the central located departure in Paris -
Service of qualified and passionate guide -
Guided visit of Clos Lucé Castle -
Small group tour (maximum 15 people) -
Entry/Admission - Le Château du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci -
Entry/Admission - Chambord -
Gratuities
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Lunch
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 12h
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Covid Policy
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
Presentation PARIS CITY VISION is the specialist for visits in Paris and France. We offer more than 400 excursions to many destinations: Paris, Versailles, Giverny, the Loire Valley Castles, Mont Saint Michel and much more. Our mission is to make people discover, experience and share what Paris and France have to offer to travelers from all over the world. HISTORY Founded in 1929, PARIS CITY VISION has 90 years of experience. Its growth has been built around 4 major assets: the experience of its teams with the accompaniment of professional multilingual guides, the international aura and the permanent innovation with original excursions and tours. PARIS CITY VISION welcomes every year 800 000 tourists from all over the world. ACTIVITIES Discover our wide range of experiences: from unmissable excursions to unusual visits, there's something for everyone!
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