Loire Valley Day Tour From Paris
About this activity
Day trip from Paris by TGV to the Loire Valley. Chenonceau and Chambord with admissions, plus lunch with Loire wines at a private family château. Max 8 guests. About 13 hours. $325 per person, $485 with 2nd-class rail, $565 with 1st-class rail.
Highlights
- Chenonceau and Chambord, admissions included
- Lunch with Loire wines at a private family château
- Small group, 8 guests maximum
- One hour by TGV from Paris to Tours
- Air-conditioned minivan between the castles
Full description
This small-group day trip goes from Paris to the Loire Valley by TGV. The train leaves Paris Gare Montparnasse before 8:00 a.m. and reaches Tours in about one hour. Your guide meets you at the tourist office near the Tours rail station. The full day runs about 13 hours.
The first stop is Chenonceau, the château built across the River Cher on its arched bridge. It is the most visited castle in France after Versailles.
Lunch is at Château de Villesavin, a private family estate, often hosted by the resident countess. Loire wines are served with the meal.
The afternoon is at Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire, built for King François I as a hunting retreat. You then return to Tours for the one-hour TGV back to Paris.
Groups are capped at 8 guests. Both castle admissions, lunch with wine, and minivan transport in the Loire are included. The tour runs Tuesday to Sunday, April 1 to October 31. Price is $325 per person, $485 with 2nd-class rail, or $565 with 1st-class rail.
Included / Excluded
- English-speaking guide for the full day
- Admission to Chambord and Chenonceau
- Lunch with Loire wines at Château de Villesavin
- Air-conditioned minivan transport in the Loire Valley
- Paris hotel transfers
- Gratuities
- Rail tickets between Paris and Tours, unless a rail option is booked
Meeting point
Start Location
Tourist Office Tours Loire Valley
Tourist Office Tours Loire Valley, 78 Rue Bernard Palissy, 37000 Tours, France
Important information
Know before you book
- LinkParis.com books the rail. Do not buy train tickets until times are confirmed.
- The tour runs Tuesday to Sunday, April 1 to October 31.
- Cancellation: 100% refund over 7 days out, 50% from 7 to 3 days, none under 3 days.
- Private tours are available on request.
Know before you go
- The train leaves Paris Gare Montparnasse before 8:00 a.m. Exact times are confirmed after booking.
- Meet your guide at the tourist office near the Tours rail station, a two-minute walk.
- Sunday trains can take longer than the usual one hour.
- You return to the Tours station for the TGV to Paris and a late dinner.
Cancellation policy
More than 7 days before tour date – 100% refundable; from 7 to 3 days before tour date – 50% refundable; less than 3 days – non-refundable. If cancelling please contact us as soon as possible to insure we can credit you properly.
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Additional information
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers