Loire Valley Top 3 Castles & Wine Small-Group Trip by Mercedes
Paris, FR
77% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 13 hours
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Small group max 7 people
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Entrance tickets included
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Wine tasting included
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Hotel pickup available
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English-speaking guide
Explore the stunning Loire Valley's top castles and enjoy a delightful wine tasting experience on this small-group day trip from Paris.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Bottled water -
All fees and taxes
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Professional guide-driver
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Mercedes minivan max. 7 persons, air-conditioned with adjustable seats
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Entrance tickets to three castles
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Winery visit with tasting of 5 wines
Excluded
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Gratuities and souvenirs -
Meals and drinks
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Histopad in chambord and audioguide in chenonceau castle
Explore the stunning Loire Valley's top castles and enjoy a delightful wine tasting experience on this small-group day trip from Paris.
Highlights
- Live-guided Small-group trip to 3 Loire Valley Castles
- Tickets included for Château de Chambord, Château Royal d'Amboise, and Chateau de Chenonceau
- Wine tasting of minimum 7 wines at a local family vineyard
- Skip-the-line access with Guide to Château Royal d'Amboise and Chateau de Chenonceau
- Impressive architecture and stunning gardens at the castles
Meeting Point
Opera Garnier Steps for those who have got no Pick up
10 Pl. de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris , France
End Point
Opera Garnier Steps for those who have got no Pick up
10 Pl. de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris , France
Pickup
Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)
What to expect
Paris
07:30 Meeting at Opera Garnier Steps or Pick-up from Your hotel if option booked. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan to reach the first Castle Chambord. It takes about 2,5 hours with one stop made at the rest area. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley.
Chateau de Chambord
10:15 - 11:45 Visit of Château de Chambord. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. The Château de Chambord is one of the most popular castles because of its French Renaissance architecture. The building was constructed (1519–1547) by Francis I (Francois 1-er) and is nowadays the biggest castle with its 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces and 84 staircases. The castle is also known because of its open double-spiral staircase. The two spirals ascend the three floors without ever meeting. Leonardo da Vinci may have designed the staircase. 11:45 Departure to the Amboise city. There is 1 hour driver (60 km)
90 minutes
Admission Included
Amboise
12:45 -13:45 Lunch break in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can as well recommend You or make a table reservation at a good restaurant.
120 minutes
Chateau Royal d'Amboise
13:45 to 15:00 Skip-the-line access with Guide to Château Royal d'Amboise with Histopad explaining to You the history of this Castle and of each room. Amboise is the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII and an example of the transition of Gothic to Renaissance architecture. Learn the history of the castle Amboise which is known as birth place of princes, the reign of Kings, and the death of the greatest Renaissance master, Leonardo Da Vinci! You can see his grave in the chapel. Departure to the Chenonceau castle which is located just 20 minutes drive. 15:00 Departure to Wine tasting of 5 wines at a local family vinery located close to the Amboise city.
75 minutes
Admission Included
Chateau de Chenonceau
16:00 to 17:30 Skip-the-line access to the Chateau de Chenonceau and its Gardens. The Guide will tell You the history of the Castle and its construction. You will get as well the brochure with explanations of each room. Chenonceau nicknamed the "ladies’ castle" is remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for its stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher. The Renaissance-style gardens Gardens of Chenonceau with their more than 130,000 flowerings plants will impress You as well. Attn. In low season we depart at 5:10 pm and in high season at 5:30 due to the opening hours of the Castle. Departure to Paris. It takes about 3 to 3,5 hours (245 km).
90 minutes
Admission Included
Paris
20:30 to 21:00 Coming back to Paris full of impressions of a full Day Trip to Loire Valley and its Castles. Drop Off at Opera Garnier steps or Your hotel if option booked.
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby -
Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant participants
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Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Try local cheese at the winery. -
Lunch in Amboise? Check out Le Shaker.
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Visit the gardens at Chenonceau.
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Bring a hat for sunny days.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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