Day Trips

From Paris: Chambord & Chenonceau Castles Guided Tour + Wine Tasting

Name: From Paris: Chambord & Chenonceau Castles Guided Tour + Wine Tasting
Start: 2024-12-24T07:00:00
End: 2024-12-24T20:00:00
Location: Paris

Chambord Castle, tour for Loire Valley Castles

Double Helix Staircase at Chambord, Loire Valley

Guide with tour group at Chenonceau Castle, Loire valley

Explore 3 of the most iconic castles of the Loire Valley: Amboise, Checonceau, and Chambord on this guided tour with round-trip transfers.

Highlights

Dive into the grandeur of the French Renaissance with this day tour from Paris, exploring the exquisite Loire Valley's castles – a blend of opulent history and natural beauty!
Explore the colossal Chambord castle at your own pace and climb up da Vinci’s staircase to the castle's terrace to get stunning views.
Indulge in a wine-tasting session in Chenonceau's historical cellars, sampling renowned regional wines, adding a touch of elegance to the journey (Available from April to October).
Marvel at Chenonceau's intricate architecture straddling the Cher River, Chambord's grand double-spiraled staircase, and visit Leonardo Da Vinci's tomb in Amboise.
Did you know? King Francois, I invited Leonardo da Vinci to stay at the Royal Amboise Castle, where he spent the last years of his life.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Chambord, Chenonceau, & Amboise
Expert English-speaking driver-guide
Round-trip transportation in a minibus with AC
Small group (max 8 individuals)
Entry to the Chambord castle
Entry to the Chenonceau castle
Entry to the Amboise castle
Wine-tasting session (from Apr to Oct only)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Your experience

Step on board a comfortable minibus with air conditioning and relax as you listen to your driver-guide tell you all about the Loire Valley and the castles that you will visit on the way. Your first stop is Chambord, an iconic representation of Renaissance architecture that houses a famous double helix staircase designed by Leonardo da Vinci. Explore the colossal castle at your own leisure and take da Vinci’s staircase to the castle's terrace, which offers phenomenal panoramic views of the 13,000-acre-large estate.

Next, you will visit the Royal Amboise Castle, a stunning castle on the banks of the Loire River. Admire late Gothic and early Renaissance architecture and furniture, stroll through the royal gardens, and pay respects to Leonardo da Vinci, who rests in the castle’s chapel. You will have time for a lunch break in the village at the foot of the castle. You will also get to enjoy a wine tasting before leaving for Chenonceau.

Afterward, visit the castle's cellar for an unforgettable wine-tasting experience, savoring a robust red, a refreshing rosé, and a crisp white (only available from April to October).

Know before you go

What to bring

Since plenty of walking is involved, comfortable shoes are recommended.

Accessibility

Chambord Castle

Note that only the ground floor of Chambord is accessible to wheelchair users, who enjoy free admission.
Since this is a historic site, certain regions may be closed for access due to maintenance or renovation.
It is allowed to bring dogs on a leash in the park, but not in the castle enclosure, the French gardens, and the Stables.
Guide dogs may access the entire premises.

Chenonceau Castle

This experience is wheelchair accessible.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.