Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Wine Tasting
Overview
Step out of Paris and into a fairytale, travelling in air-conditioned comfort to the beautiful Loire Valley. Live like French royalty for a day with a local wine tasting, and the freedom to explore three astounding châteaux. Your expert, English-speaking tour leader will entertain you between stops with insights and stories about the countryside and the nobility who once reigned over the region.
Inclusions
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
- Wine tasting at the Château de Chenonceau
- Entrance ticket to Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
- Return transportation from Paris in an air-conditioned coach
- Free time in the town of Blois
- Entry/Admission - Chateau de Chambord
- Entry/Admission - Chateau de Chenonceau
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Loire Valley, Loire Valley
Marvel at the Loire Valley's opulent châteaux and taste its famous locally-made wine during this full-day tour from Paris.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chateau de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France
From Paris, you’ll head first to Château de Chambord. Disney fans will find this castle’s turrets familiar; it was the inspiration for the castle in ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Though originally conceived as a royal hunting lodge, it was built to a scale that must be seen to be believed. You’ll learn all about the castle’s captivating history from your guide, before getting your own chance to explore. Climb a staircase supposedly designed by Da Vinci; enjoy spectacular turret-framed rooftop views; glimpse wild deer around the grounds; and work up an appetite for the next stop.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Blois, Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire
Having worked up an appetite, we'll get back on the bus and on to our next stop - the quaint town of Blois, where you’ll get some free time to enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants located around the beautiful and vibrant Square Louis XII.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Chateau de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux France
Last but not least is a visit to the elegant Château de Chenonceau for wine tasting. The chapel, bedrooms and magnificent vaulted kitchens are still furnished and decorated from times gone by, showing off the castle’s many sweeping stone carvings. Don’t miss the impressive main hall, which spans the river Cher, or the gardens cultivated by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici – two of the famous owners that earned Chenonceau the nickname ‘the Ladies’ Château’. After a guided tour, you’ll have a choice: continue exploring, or indulge in a second wine tasting in the castle’s vaulted wine cellar.
Three uniquely beautiful castles, good food and wine, all amid the scenery of the Loire Valley: this tour is a feast for the senses.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Loire Valley, Loire Valley
Marvel at the Loire Valley's opulent châteaux and taste its famous locally-made wine during this full-day tour from Paris.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chateau de Chambord, le Chateau, 41250, Chambord France
From Paris, you’ll head first to Château de Chambord. Disney fans will find this castle’s turrets familiar; it was the inspiration for the castle in ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Though originally conceived as a royal hunting lodge, it was built to a scale that must be seen to be believed. You’ll learn all about the castle’s captivating history from your guide, before getting your own chance to explore. Climb a staircase supposedly designed by Da Vinci; enjoy spectacular turret-framed rooftop views; glimpse wild deer around the grounds; and work up an appetite for the next stop.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Blois, Blois, Loir-et-Cher, Centre-Val de Loire
Having worked up an appetite, we'll get back on the bus and on to our next stop - the quaint town of Blois, where you’ll get some free time to enjoy lunch in one of the restaurants located around the beautiful and vibrant Square Louis XII.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Stop At: Chateau de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux France
Last but not least is a visit to the elegant Château de Chenonceau for wine tasting. The chapel, bedrooms and magnificent vaulted kitchens are still furnished and decorated from times gone by, showing off the castle’s many sweeping stone carvings. Don’t miss the impressive main hall, which spans the river Cher, or the gardens cultivated by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici – two of the famous owners that earned Chenonceau the nickname ‘the Ladies’ Château’. After a guided tour, you’ll have a choice: continue exploring, or indulge in a second wine tasting in the castle’s vaulted wine cellar.
Three uniquely beautiful castles, good food and wine, all amid the scenery of the Loire Valley: this tour is a feast for the senses.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
DianeJeannine_P
May 2022
Addie our guide was amazing, answered all the questions and gave a beautiful story line for the castles we visited!
Addie our guide was amazing, answered all the questions and gave a beautiful story line for the castles we visited!scott_m
May 2022
Addy was an excellent hostess Thorough and informative Thanks to her Very pleasant!!! Really knew her history
Addy was an excellent hostess Thorough and informative Thanks to her Very pleasant!!! Really knew her historyXiaolan_W
May 2022
Great tour guider, she is energetic and engaging with us and gave good information regarding the place we were visiting
Great tour guider, she is energetic and engaging with us and gave good information regarding the place we were visitingCheri_B
May 2022
Well worth the time with a great guide! (Ms. Addy) Countryside is beautiful on the way to the Châteaus. Was a breath of fresh air and nice break from the hustle and bustle of Paris!
Well worth the time with a great guide! (Ms. Addy) Countryside is beautiful on the way to the Châteaus. Was a breath of fresh air and nice break from the hustle and bustle of Paris!Patricia_C
April 2022
Addi was our guide, she was great. Very knowledgeable about the region and the history. You could spend a whole day at any of the chateaux, so unable to really explore the grounds but a great experience. Looking forward to a longer Loire trip.
Addi was our guide, she was great. Very knowledgeable about the region and the history. You could spend a whole day at any of the chateaux, so unable to really explore the grounds but a great experience. Looking forward to a longer Loire trip.beachking1210
May 2022
We met at the Catacombs stop on the Metro and took a bus out to the Loire Valley. We saw the Chambord in the morning. In the middle, we visited the town of Blois and were able to walk around and have a picnic in the beautiful surroundings. In the afternoon, we went to Chenonceau. All in all, ...
We met at the Catacombs stop on the Metro and took a bus out to the Loire Valley. We saw the Chambord in the morning. In the middle, we visited the town of Blois and were able to walk around and have a picnic in the beautiful surroundings. In the afternoon, we went to Chenonceau. All in all, it was a wonderful trip. My only complaint is that we didn't have enough time. All the places were wonderful and we could have spent so much more time exploring each if the time had allowed.