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Self Guided Loire Valley Day Trip with Palace Entry Tickets

Embark on a royal journey through the Loire Valley and immerse yourself in French history.
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Self Guided Loire Valley Day Trip with Palace Entry Tickets

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Paris, FR
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Experience the enchantment of the Loire Valley on a self-guided day trip that will transport you back in time to the grandeur of French royalty. Begin your journey at the magnificent Chateau de Chambord, a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture with its double helix staircase and regal interiors. Next, explore the elegant Chateau de Chenonceau, known as the Ladies Castle, and be captivated by its Renaissance artwork and ornate gardens. Finally, discover the seigniorial residence of Chateau de Cheverny, where you can marvel at its remarkable interior and visit its renowned kennel of hunting dogs. Along the way, immerse yourself in the rich history and refined architecture of the Loire Valley, and indulge in wine tastings to truly savor the region's heritage. This unforgettable experience will leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 13 hours 45 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Self Guided Experience
  • Explore impressive Chateau de Chambord
  • Marvel at the famous double helix staircase
  • Enjoy breathtaking riverside views at Chateau de Chenonceau
  • Discover the Loire Wine Heritage through wine tastings
  • Visit the seigniorial residence of Cheverny with its remarkable interior fittings
  • Entrance tickets to the chateaux de chenonceau, chambord and cheverny
  • Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities

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Introduction

Indulge in the enchanting beauty of the Loire Valley region with the Self Guided Loire Valley Day Trip with Palace Entry Tickets. This unique tour allows you to explore three majestic French chateaux at your own pace, creating an unforgettable experience surrounded by royal history and refined architecture.

What to expect?

During this day trip, you can expect a total duration of 825 minutes filled with awe-inspiring sights and immersive experiences. The journey begins at the meeting point in Paris, where you will meet our representative with a Paris City Vision sign. From there, you will embark on a picturesque drive through the gentle French countryside, passing rolling hills and charming landscapes. The first stop is the magnificent Chateau de Chambord, a true masterpiece of Renaissance French architecture. Marvel at its impressive structure and explore its interiors, including the famous double helix staircase inspired by Leonardo da Vinci. As you wander through the castle, you'll uncover the rich history and cultural achievements of French Kings, making your visit truly remarkable. Next, you'll visit the charming Chateau de Chenonceau, also known as the Ladies Castle. Admire its Renaissance architecture, exquisite artwork, and ornate formal gardens. Take your time to stroll through the remarkable gardens along the Cher River, savoring the tranquility and beauty that surrounds you. The final stop is Chateau de Cheverny, a seigniorial residence that has been occupied by the same family for over 600 years. Explore the castle's remarkable interior fittings and wander through its 6 thematic gardens, including a delightful orchard. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the rich kennel, home to a hundred dogs, and learn about the castle's hunting history.

Who is this for?

This self-guided day trip is perfect for anyone who appreciates history, art, and breathtaking landscapes. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic getaway, or a group of friends eager to immerse themselves in French culture, this experience will captivate you. The tour allows for flexibility, allowing each individual to explore the chateaux at their own pace and indulge in their personal interests.

Why book this?

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of French history and architecture with this self-guided day trip. By choosing this tour, you have the freedom to design your own itinerary and spend as much time as you desire at each chateau. Wander through the halls of Chateau de Chambord, feeling like a true king or queen. Be enchanted by the beauty of Chateau de Chenonceau, known as the Ladies Castle. And explore the historic seigniorial residence of Chateau de Cheverny, filled with remarkable interior fittings and exquisite gardens. This tour offers not just a glimpse into French royalty, but an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Loire Valley. Whether you're interested in architecture, art, or simply want to experience the beauty of the French countryside, this day trip is a must-book.

Good to know

It is important to note that the total duration of this day trip is approximately 825 minutes. The meeting point is located in Paris at 1 rue de Libourne, and transportation will be provided throughout the trip. Our representative will be waiting for you with a Paris City Vision sign. Please keep in mind that lunch is not included in the tour, but our knowledgeable guide will provide you with recommendations on where to dine and ensure you make the most of your free time.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced the Self Guided Loire Valley Day Trip have been amazed by the beauty of the chateaux and the rich history they encountered. They were particularly impressed with the grandeur of Chateau de Chambord and its intricate architectural details. Visitors also enjoyed exploring Chateau de Chenonceau, with its stunning gardens and captivating Renaissance artwork. The guided tour was praised for its flexibility, allowing visitors to spend as much time as they desired at each location. Overall, customers were highly satisfied with their experience, considering it an unforgettable journey through French royalty and an opportunity to appreciate the refined beauty of the Loire Valley region.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Chateau de Chambord

After driving through a gentle French Countryside with undulating hills, you will reach and explore the Impressive structure – finest example of Renaissance French Architecture: Chambord, The retreat for French Kings especially Louis XIV! Built by Francois I left his mark on the architectural and cultural achievements of his reign. He placed his symbols, the salamander and the letter F anywhere he could: ceiling, castle-door ways... The Castle has a famous double helix staircase inspired by Leonard da Vinci, a friend of the King.

Admission Included

Domaine National de Chambord

He placed his symbols, the salamander and the letter F anywhere he could: ceiling, castle-door ways... The Castle has a famous double helix staircase inspired by Leonard da Vinci, a friend of the King.

Admission Included

Office de Tourisme Amboise Val de Loire

(Pass by)

Learn about its incredible past and be enchanted by its breathtaking riverside views. In winter, you’ll be served a traditional lunch and drink. Outside of this period, the tour escort will give you some fabulous tips on where to eat.

Office de Tourisme Autour de Chenonceaux

(Pass by)

Drive through the French countryside before arriving to The Lady Castle spanning the River Cher.

Chateau de Chenonceau

Then you will visit Chenonceau at your leisure. Described as the Ladies Castle; the regal refuge that owes its very existence to a list of powerful ladies such as Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici (as well as others). You will be fascinated by Its Renaissance architecture and artwork by masters of the day. Its fine furniture, rare tapestries, and the ornate formal gardens will also captivate you. From Chenonceau, you will dscover the Loire Wine Heritage through wine tastings. An unforgettable Experience during the whole day.

Chenonceaux

After this visit of Chenonceau, you will have free time to stroll in the remarkable gardens along the Cher River and have lunch around the castle. Our guide will tell you where you can have lunch. You will be invited to meet the guide directly at the bus parking lot to leave for Cheverny.

Cheverny

In this seigniorial residence occupied by the same family for more than 600 years, you will discover the castle and its remarkable interior fittings. Outside, complete your visit with the park and its 6 thematic gardens including an orchard "le Jardin Sucré". Also known for hunting with hounds, you will be able to see its rich kennel which shelters a hundred dogs. The bus will leave around 5:00 pm for an expected arrival in Paris around 8:00 pm

Reviews

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3.5 (34)

Sage_L

Positives: The castles were beautiful and the views of the countryside were equally nice. We were lucky to have great weather. The bus was air-conditioned and comfortable. I think that being self-guided was the right choice for travelers like us, who prefer to take our time with areas that are more interesting to us. Negatives: Three chateaus was really a lot —probably too much—for one day. People were late to the bus both times and waiting for them cost us 25 minutes…for such a tight tour, this was a big loss. Just for context, we had about an hour and fifteen minutes at each chateau. At the last chateau, the line was so long to get in the house that we thought we would spend most of the hour in line, so we opted to spend time on the grounds instead. They decided to add 15 minutes on to make up for the time we lost waiting on late people—but because we were self guided and not part of the tour group, we were not informed of this, and arrived to the bus 20 minutes early. The second chateau also had very odd instruction. They said we all needed to go into the chateau together, but we ended up 50 people in a very tight space at the entrance. We ended up following one of the tour groups out of confusion before realizing we were probably supposed to make our own way after entering. I have a feeling some instruction may have been given to the people with headsets, but since we weren’t them, it wasn’t available. I didn’t expect guidance since we didn’t pay for it, but since they had given us instructions to follow, I would hope they’d follow up on them. In conclusion, I think it was a good way to see the chateaus, but certainly some bumps along the way.

adam_b

Excellent way to get out of the city and into the countryside. We visited 3 chateaus, of course chambord was the most beautiful and indulgent. It also allowed for the most wandering. The bus ride was easy. was able to sleep on the coach with no issue. We went into a village by one of the chateaus to have lunch... this was my wifes favorite thing we did in france. We didn't opt for the audio tour thing, we just did it all on our own. The guide knew her stuff and the driver was very professional.

Pam_L

Our tour guide was knowledgeable and made the day enjoyable. She easily handled our tour in English and Spanish. We learned a lot from her during the bus ride even though we chose the self guided option while at the chateaus. If I only had time for one castle, I would choose Chateau de Chenonceau because of the decor.

Maria_K

It was Amazing trip !!! Tour guide very nice and helpful !!! All was good !!! We saw 3 castle in one day !!! Lovely experience !!!

Riss_P

We just did it on our own. Got the ear pieces. The female tour guide on the bus was just too cheap to share her commentaries on the bus. She just whispered on those who got the guided tour. Too bad, we are 9 BIG TIPPERS.. Huge mistake. HUGE!

William G

I misread the voucher due to differences in how European dates are printed versus American, so I thought our tour was 10/ 23. The guide for another tour told us we missed yesterday's tour but we might be able to get a refund. When the reminder message was sent Saturday I was on the Eiffel tower so I could not read it, and forgot about it later. Very sad.

Stephen_S

The venues were good as expected. The bus driver was to be putting it nicely was scary! Texting while driving, no seatbelt, flashing lights at other drivers, not professional at all. We were disappointed that we didn’t have a guide that we thought we paid for, the description was misleading “multi lingual” guide was only to let us know when to get off the bus and when to be back. Suggestion would be to have extra audio guides available for purchase on the bus. That would help make the tour more enjoyable.

Drew_H

My husband was impressed by the architecture of all the castles, Chambord being his favorite. Being on the grounds in person is more impactful than seeing it in pictures or documentaries.

angela_f

Great trip even though last minute and the tour guides were great to accommodate our English speaking people.

John_L

We enjoyed the organisation of the trip and it kept to time well. The bus driver was very good and gave us a smooth trip. The only disappointment was the lack of information from the lead guide with the microphone on the bus about the chateaus. This was particularly upsetting with Cheverny as there were no signs displayed around the rooms inside or any leaflets handed out as we went in. At least the other 2 chateaus had these as is the usual practice. At Cheverny we had no idea at all as to even basic knowledge apart from the fact it was privately owned and well- furnished!! We even had to discover which family owned it ourselves afterwards by googling! I appreciate that we had opted for self-guided tours at the chateaus but as there was a guide on the bus, we expected some commentary apart from the timing arrangements and general chit-chat. The other guide, Victor, did give us some pointers as he led us into the chateaus which were very helpful. So, an efficient way to visit the beautiful chateaus, but I would recommend some reading up before you go or taking one of the guided options!!
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2024-06-20 11:33
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