Loire Valley Castles Private Tour from Paris
This tour takes you to three stunning castles in the Loire Valley. It is castles like Chambord, Amboise and Chenonceau that have made this area a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll tell you about the history of these grand castles and the lifestyles of monarchs and aristocracy that lived in them.
- Premium Transport
- Personalized Tour
- Licensed Guide
- PRIVATE tour
| Included | All Transport • Licensed Guide • Tickets to the 3 Castles |
|---|---|
| Not included | Meals • Gratuities |
| Participants | 1 to 8 |
Further information
This is an extended day trip so please be prepared for a long drive to and from Paris. As this tour will be completely private you’ll have some flexibility to modify the stops on the day. Just talk to your guide to see what is possible.
- Pick up from Hotel - We will collect you from your hotel in one of our comfortable vehicles at around 7.30am. On our way to the Loire Valley our licensed guide will give you an introduction to the history of the area. It's a 3 hour drive so we'll stop on the way to grab a coffee take a restroom break when required.
- Castle 1 - Amboise - Château d'Amboise is one of the finest, most beautiful and smallest of the three castles we will visit. Admire the 15th century furniture collection and household items on display here. We will also visit the grave of Leonardo da Vinci who was laid to rest here in a small chapel in the gardens.
- Lunch - We will make a stop for lunch nearby. Here we recommend a gastronomic restaurant to enjoy a relaxed meal. You can speak to your guide for options.
- Castle 2 - Chambord - After lunch we'll head to Chambord Castle which is the largest in the Loire Valley and the picture of French Renaissance architecture. Surrounded by a large moat, this castle is post-card perfect. Your licensed guide will take you for a personalized tour inside the castle and show you the many highlights including a spectacular double spiral staircase that is perhaps the work of Leonardo da Vinci himself.
- Castle 3 - Chenonceau - Next we will visit the spectacular and lavish Chenonceau Castle on River Cher where you will have a personalized guided tour. Chenonceau is probably the most beautiful castle on our itinerary and after Versailles it is the most visited in France. Your guide will tell you all about its history and why it is known as the Ladies' Château.
- Return to hotel - Once the tour concludes we will start the drive back to Paris. We aim to return you to your hotel at around 7.30pm. If you’d prefer to be dropped off at a restaurant or bar to continue your day in Paris, then please let us know.
€1,100.00
