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Loire Valley Castles Private Tour From Paris

5(6 reviews)Paris, France
12hDurationEnglish, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

This private tour allows for customization of your itinerary. You will have the option to visit either three castles or two castles along with a local wine tasting at a family-owned cellar. Recommended for the first castle is the Château of Chenonceau, renowned for its stunning architecture over the river. The second highlight is the Château de Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley, known for its staircases attributed to Leonardo Da Vinci. If you skip the wine tasting, a third option is the Château de Cheverny, which inspired the character Tintin. This tour suits couples, friends, and families, with guides experienced in engaging all ages with art and history.

Itinerary

1

Paris

At 7.30 a.m our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel or anywhere in Paris with high-quality air-conditioned vehicle, to the first stop is around 3 hours driving duration.

2

Chateau de Chenonceau

Visit the iconic Château of Chenonceau with your local guide, one of the most stunning examples of Loire Valley architecture, with its immense gallery that spans the width of the Cher river, giving it the nickname of the “Ponte Vecchio of France.” Nicknamed the Château des Dames – the Ladies’ Château – it was successively owned by many women of power and influence including Diane de Poitiers and Caterina de’ Medici. • Inside the château we will discover the incredible collection of masterpieces (Reubens, Van Dyck, Corregio…), the royal bedrooms, salons for King François I and King Louis XIV, the chapel, and of course the gallery designed by Caterina de’Medici.

3

Ange

• Following our visit to the château, we will meet a local winemaker and have a private tasting in his winery near Chenonceau. Driving from Chateau de Chenonceau to Ange is 20 minutes.

4

Chateau de Cheverny

Discover the castle that inspired Hergé to create his comic strip character Tintin. The owners live in the right wing of the chateau, and there are century-old trees in the beautiful park and an enclosure where you can see the chateau owner's pack of hunting dogs.

5

Chateau de Chambord

• The fairy-tale Château de Chambord is the largest of all the Loire Valley châteaux and is housed deep in the largest closed, forested park in Europe. Commissioned by King François I, Chambord is the culmination of Renaissance architecture and ingenuity. • We will pay special attention to the innovative design – from Leonardo da Vinci’s double-spiral staircase at the heart of the château, to the blueprint of the château in the form of a cross, to the royal rooms and incredible gardens. We will take the time to discover this revolutionary château. Driving from Ange to Chateau de Chambord is around 50 minutes and going back to the hotel is 3 hours. While on the way you can also see the magnificent landscape and cross typical French little villages.

6

Paris

At the end of the day, we return you to your hotel or a location of your choice in Paris

What's included / not included

Private driver with high-quality air-conditioned vehicleSkip-the-line ticketsAll Fees and TaxesFully customizable tourPick-up and drop-off from/to the location of your choice in ParisA knowledgeable multilingual private guide at your service
TipsLunch

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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