Loire Valley Full-Day Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup

Highlights

Your day trip to the Loire Valley begins with pickup at your Paris hotel by your private guide. Head out of the city and into the picturesque countryside to visit romantic castles that evoke the glamour and grandeur of French aristocracy in the Renaissance era. Follow in the footsteps of nobility as you explore three estates known for their size, architecture, and previous inhabitants. At Château d'Amboise, once home to French royalty, take in the 15th-century furniture collection. Then visit Château de Chenonceau, a lavish castle on the River Cher featuring quintessential Renaissance architecture. Finally visit the grand dame, Château de Chambord, a UNESCO World Heritage site once home to King Francois I, as well as Leonardo da Vinci. Note: It is possible you may visit different castles such as Château de Blois or Château de Cheverny, in certain circumstances, but it will be a total of three.

Summary

Your day trip to the Loire Valley begins with pickup at your Paris hotel by your private guide. Head out of the city and into the picturesque countryside to visit romantic castles that evoke the glamour and grandeur of French aristocracy in the Renaissance era. Follow in the footsteps of nobility as you explore three estates known for their size, architecture, and previous inhabitants. At Château d'Amboise, once home to French royalty, take in the 15th-century furniture collection. Then visit Château de Chenonceau, a lavish castle on the River Cher featuring quintessential Renaissance architecture. Finally visit the grand dame, Château de Chambord, a UNESCO World Heritage site once home to King Francois I, as well as Leonardo da Vinci. Note: It is possible you may visit different castles such as Château de Blois or Château de Cheverny, in certain circumstances, but it will be a total of three.

Tour info

Duration

12 hours

Why take this tour?

On this private day trip from Paris, visit three castles in the Loire Valley, a scenic region known for its wine and stunning French châteaux. With a private guide, you'll learn about the lifestyle, art, architecture, and politics of the historical period when French kings held court in the Loire Valley. The tour takes you to three of the region's most significant castles: Château de Chenonceau, Château d'Amboise, and Château de Chambord.

What’s included?

Professional art historian guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Transport by private air-conditioned minivan
Guaranteed to skip the lines
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance tickets

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 12h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Paris Day Trip Tours

About operator:

Paris day trip provides private guided tours and excursions from paris to the outskirts. Our guides are seasoned, experienced and licensed, these are the essentials to work for us. Obviously versailles and city tours are the most solicited ones but we provide also some off the road excursions like chantilly or la malmaison. We also provide airport and station pickups and drop-offs.