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Loire Valley Castles Full-Day Guided Tour- from Paris
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Step back in time and discover how French aristocrats once lived.
- Travel in a luxury air conditioned coach!
- Guided tours of the castles of Chambord, Chenonceau and Cheverny
- The spectacular Loire Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a breathtaking area to visit.
- Enjoy riveting stories and anecdotes told by a passionate, professional guide
- Immerse yourself in historical tales as you explore opulent halls and manicured gardens
- Savour the picturesque landscapes of lush vineyards and scenic rivers that frame these Renaissance masterpieces
- Both printed and smartphone voucher accepted!
Overview
Loire Valley- the name itself conjures up images of romantic castles with moats, towers, drawbridges and gardens. The entire Loire Valley has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a tour of the valley is like taking a trip back in time to discover the rich history of France and explore its architecture.
Each castle of the Loire Valley has its own unique style and appeal, as is evident on a tour of the Chambord and Chenonceau castles. The Chambord castle has a fascinating double helix staircase while the gardens and forests of Chenonceau are also a beautiful sight to behold.
Explore the numerous castles that pandered to every whim and fancy of the French nobility and marvel at the architecture and fascinating history of France in the Loire Valley.
On this Loire Valley Castles full-day guided tour, you will visit Chenonceau Castle, known as the "Château des Dames" or "Ladies' Castle," featuring moats, turrets, and beautifully designed gardens by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Médicis. Next, explore Chambord Castle, renowned for its stunning double-helix staircase attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and its grand Renaissance architecture. Additionally, you will visit Cheverny Castle, famous for its classical architecture, lavishly furnished interiors, and impressive art and antiques collection.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Round trip transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach from Paris
- Guided tours of the castles of Chambord, Chenonceau and Cheverny
- Free time for lunch
- Entrance tickets included
- Services of a licensed guide
Exclusions
- Hotel transfers
- Lunch
Please note
Voucher information: You must print and surrender a paper version of your booking voucher for this activity (showing your voucher on a smartphone is not accepted). No refund can be given for customers without a printed copy of their voucher.
Please call the local activity operator at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details.
This tour is not recommended for people with walking difficulties.
Please note that check-in will close 10 minutes before excursion start time.
The order of visit of the castles can change.
Customer Reviews
The Loire Valley Tour was a great experience for us recently. Heading away from Paris into the countryside is a good diversion. The three châteaus were each amazing in their...
This is the third tour I have taken from Paris and it was greatly enjoyable. The guide was knowledgeable and pleasant, the driver was professional and it was timed very well. All...
This was an extremely well organised tour coordinated by delightfully pleasant and well-informed tour-guides. The tour coach was very comfortable and the opportunity to have a...
The river Loire, the Castles, are wonderful. The time stay in each castle around one hour. That is not enough for me, since I like taking photo and shopping in the souvenir...
Very efficiently run tour. Our guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. The trip through the valley was worth the time and the money. Don't miss the castles. I thought...
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