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2-day Private Tour of Top 6 Loire Castles from Paris
3(5 reviews)Paris, France
48hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Experience a 2-day private guided tour of six notable castles in the Loire Valley: Chambord, Amboise, Clos Luce, Chenonceau, Chaumont-sur-Loire, and Blois. The tour includes entrance tickets and transportation in a Mercedes Minivan or Mercedes E220 business car. Door-to-door pick-up is part of the service. Participants will also visit a local wine producer. Pricing decreases per person with more participants. This tour is suitable for those interested in a comprehensive yet relaxed exploration of the region.
Itinerary
1
Paris — Chambord Castle — Amboise Castle — Wine Tasting Clos Luce Castle — Amboise city
07:30 Pick-up from Your hotel. There are 180 km to drive on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan. It takes about 2,5 hours. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Castles of Loire Valley. 10:00 - 11:45 Visit of Chateau 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 from 1519 to 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. 12:45 Wine Tasting of minimum 7 wines at a local family vinery existing since many centuries. You will learn how wines have been making for centuries and have afterwords the wine tasting of local wines with explanations. 13:30 Departure to Amboise city 13:45 Free time for Lunch in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can help You as well with the table reservation. 15:00 to 16:30 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 the chapel with his grave. 16:30 - 18:00 Visit of Château du Clos Lucé with Parc Leonardo da Vinci. In this castle Leonardo da Vince spent last three years of his life. The Château du Clos Lucé is a castle located just 400 meters away from Château Royal d'Amboise to which it is connected by an underground passageway. Built by Hugues d'Amboise in 1471, the palace belonged once to the French king Charles VIII and afterwards to Leonardo da Vinci who lived there at the invitation of Francis I from 1516 until his death on 2 May 1519. Today it is a museum about Leonardo da Vinci's life, work and memory Clos Luce is of top 100 extraordinary destinations to explore 2021 by time magazine. Free time in Amboise city. 18:30 Hotel accommodation.
2
Amboise city — Chenonceau castle — Chaumont castle — Blois castle — Paris
08:30 Departure from Your hotel to Chenonceau castle. It takes max. half an hour drive. 09:00 - 11:00 Arrival at the Château de Chenonceau. Visit of Chateau de Chenonceau. Time to enjoy the Castle and walking around the Castle taking pictures. Chenonceau is nicknamed the "ladies’ castle", 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. 11:00 Departure from the Chenonceau castle destination Chaumont Castle. It takes about 45 min (40 km) 11:30 - 13:00 Arrival at Château de Chaumont. The castle Château de Chaumont was founded in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 15th century by Charles I d'Amboise. Protected as a monument historique since 1840, the château became the French state ownership and is now open to the public. Catherine de Medici forced in 1559 Diane de Poitiers, to accept the Château de Chaumont in exchange for the Château de Chenonceau. Diane de Poitiers spent here last 3 years of her life. 13:00 Departure to Blois city. 13:30 - 14: 45 Arrival in Blois city. Free time for Lunch. We can make for You the reservation at a good restaurant. 15:00 - 17:00 Visit of Château Royal de Blois. The Royal Château of Blois is located in the center of Blois city. It was a residence of some French Kings, Joan of Arc also went there by 1429 to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims before departing with her army to battle against the English. The castle comprises several buildings of four different architectural styles. There are 564 rooms in the castle, including 100 bedrooms with a fireplace in each, and 75 staircases. 17:00 Departure to Paris. It takes about 2,5 hours drive. 20:00 Coming back to Paris. Drop off at Your hotel.
What's included / not included
Live Guide during the whole tripAll Fees and Taxes, Bottled WaterMercedes E220/E300 or Mercedes MinivanGuided Visits to 6 Loire Valley castles (tickets included)Wine tasting of 7 wines during local vinery visit
Gratuities and SouvenirsMeals and DrinksHotel Accommodation. We can arrange hotels at competitive rates, 4* Chateaux-Hotels available
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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