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Visit fairy tale castles and drink delicious wine in the picturesque French countryside

<p>After meeting your guide and fellow group members in the heart of Paris, you’ll begin your enchanting Loire Valley day trip with a scenic transfer to Château de Chambord. Deemed the inspiration for ’Beauty and the Beast’, you’ll be wowed by the castle’s sprawling lawns, spiring staircase, and unique roof features during a guided tour. </p><p>Your journey then continues to the equally impressive Château de Chenonceau, where you’ll begin your tour with a wine tasting. Next, explore the castle’s elegant rooms, magnificent kitchens, and staff rooms before wandering the charming gardens of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. Round off the day with another optional wine tasting before concluding your wonderful day back in Paris. </p><h3>Loire Valley Day Trip from Paris Tour Description </h3><p>Your 13-hour tour includes: </p><ul><li><p>Guided tour of Château de Chambord </p></li><li><p>Free time to wander Château de Chambord at your leisure </p></li><li><p>Free time for lunch in Blois </p></li><li><p>Tour of Château de Chenonceau </p></li><li><p>Entrance ticket and reservation fee for all sites visited </p></li><li><p>Information tasting of four French wines </p></li><li><p>Transport in an air-conditioned coach </p></li><li><p>Expert, friendly, English-speaking tour guide </p></li></ul><h3>Meet at Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy </h3><p>Your journey begins bright and early in the heart of Paris, at the Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy. Here, you’ll meet your guide and fellow group members for the day. Take a moment to soak in the charm of this historic street brimming with French resistance history and charming cafés before boarding a comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Settle in and watch Paris stir to life around you, and begin the two-hour journey through the romantic French countryside to the magnificent Château de Chambord. </p><h3>Tour Château de Chambord </h3><p>You’ll  feel like you’ve landed yourself in a fairytale as Château de Chambord appears on the horizon and its stunning towers and sprawling lawn come into view. The inspiration for ‘Beaty and the Beast’, Château de Chambord boasts impressive French Renaissance architecture and stands proud amongst a sprawling wildlife reserve. </p><p>With your knowledgeable guide leading the way, you'll discover fascinating tales about the castle's days as a hunting lodge for King Francis I and climb stairs Leonardo da Vinci supposedly designed. Then, enjoy free time to explore at your leisure. Perhaps you'll delight in a peaceful stroll through the grounds in search of wild deer or head up to the roof to explore its towers and turrets. You’ll also have time for lunch in Blois, a historic town nested in the Loire Valley. </p><h3>Sample Wines at Château de Chenonceau </h3><p>Next, you’ll hop back on the coach bus for a relaxing hour-long drive to Château de Chenonceau. Known as the “Ladies’ Château” due to its delicate features and finely decorated interior, there’s no doubt you’ll be left speechless by the elegance of Château de Chenonceau the moment it comes into view. But before touring this grand castle, enjoy a delightful experience sampling a range of white and red wines, topped with a sweet dessert wine, alongside a wine expert. Sample Wines at Château de Chenonceau </p><p>Next, you’ll hop back on the coach bus for a relaxing hour-long drive to Château de Chenonceau. Before heading there, you will have some free time for lunch in Blois, an historic town nested in the Loire Valley. Known as the “Ladies’ Château” due to its delicate features and finely decorated interior, there’s no doubt you’ll be left speechless by the elegance of Château de Chenonceau the moment it comes into view. But before touring this grand castle, enjoy a delightful experience sampling a range of white and red wines, topped with a sweet dessert wine, alongside a wine expert. </p><h3>Explore Château de Chenonceau </h3><p>Feeling like a real-life prince or princess, you’ll then tour the castle’s interior, filled with original stone carvings, impressive tapestries, and stunning period features. Many of the bedrooms and chapels have been furnished in a perfect 16th-century rendition, and you’ll certainly want to take time to visit the awe-inspiring vaulted kitchens and butcher’s room. Also, don’t miss an opportunity to admire the spectacular bridge spanning the Cher River, which has been used to host parties, as a hospital, and as an escape route in its long history. </p><p>Next, head out to the ground and soak up the fresh air while touring the perfectly manicured gardens of both Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici. Then, before you continue exploring the castle, join your guide for a second wine tasting in Cave des Domes, an impressive vaulted cellar full of wine barrels. </p><p>As your fairytale day comes to an end, you’ll enjoy a leisurely ride back to Paris and say your goodbyes to your newfound friends with a camera and a heart full of lifelong memories. </p>

Tour Overview

Wear comfortable shoes since you'll be on your feet for a good portion of the tour. A hat and a water bottle are also recommended. 

What to bring

Friendly, English-speaking guide

Château de Chambord

Wine tasting

Château de Chenonceau

Gardens of Dine de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici

Group size of 50 people

Guide gratuities

Lunch

Hotel pick up and drop off

What's included

Find your local guide and fellow travelers in Paris’ city center and then hop into your comfortable vehicle for the day!

Meet your guide at Place Denfert Rochereau

Follow your knowledgeable guide through Château de Chambord while marveling at the castle’s striking French Renaissance architecture

Expert tour guide​ 

Enjoy seamless transportation in an air-conditioned coach as you’re whisked away to the picturesque French countryside

Roundtrip 

Discover the inspiration for Beauty and the Beast as you explore the exquisite Château de Chambord

Fairy-tale Castle

Wander through the castle’s impeccably manicured gardens of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici

Landscaped gardens​ 

Learn about the fascinating history of Château de Chambord, which was once the official hunting lodge of King Francis I

French history​ 

As you tour the castle, ascend up a stunning staircase which is rumored to have been designed by the iconic Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci staircase​ 

Explore a second stunning castle, renowned for its intricate interior design of beautiful tapestries and original stone carvings

Ladies' Château: Chenonceau Castle​ 

Once you’re back in the City of Light, you’ll be conveniently dropped off at your original meeting point just in time for dinner!

End your tour at the meeting point location

Itinerary

Meet your guide at Place Denfert Rochereau - Find your local guide and fellow travelers in Paris’ city center and then hop into your comfortable vehicle for the day!

Loire Valley from Paris​

Expert tour guide​  - Follow your knowledgeable guide through Château de Chambord while marveling at the castle’s striking French Renaissance architecture

Fun, expert tour guide​ 

Roundtrip  - Enjoy seamless transportation in an air-conditioned coach as you’re whisked away to the picturesque French countryside

Roundtrip transport from Paris ​

Fairy-tale Castle - Discover the inspiration for Beauty and the Beast as you explore the exquisite Château de Chambord

Landscaped gardens​  - Wander through the castle’s impeccably manicured gardens of Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici

Beautiful, landscaped gardens​ 

French history​  - Learn about the fascinating history of Château de Chambord, which was once the official hunting lodge of King Francis I

French History​ 

Leonardo da Vinci staircase​  - As you tour the castle, ascend up a stunning staircase which is rumored to have been designed by the iconic Leonardo da Vinci

Learn the secrets of the French Loire Valley, step into a fairytale, & enjoy delicious wines alongside a local, friendly English-speaking guide. 

Looking to step back in time and discover the magnificent interiors and expansive gardens of Chambord and Chenonceau Castles without having to organize transport, tours, and tickets yourself? That's why we've put together this day trip to the Loire Valley, complete with wine tastings, guided walks, and time to explore on your own. Our guides love sharing stories of bygone times and surprising you with little-known tales, which means you'll feel like a VIP guest on an enchanting fairytale. 

Loire Valley Day Trip with Castles & Wine from Paris

Visit fairy tale castles and drink delicious wine in the picturesque French countryside

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