Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine
Overview
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13 hours
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Step out of Paris and into the storybook landscapes of the Loire Valley, traveling in air-conditioned comfort through one of France’s most historic regions. Discover two iconic châteaux Chambord and Chenonceau with included entry, enjoy free time in the charming town of Blois, and savor a complimentary local wine experience at Chenonceau Castle.
Along the way, your expert English-speaking tour leader brings the journey to life with stories of French royalty, Renaissance architecture, and the countryside that inspired them.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We strongly recommend that clients traveling with young children aged 2 or above to bring their own child seat. Infants under 2 years old should travel on a parent’s lap. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
Infants and children, no matter how young, must have a tour purchased for them in order to join the visit.
What To Expect
Loire Valley
Marvel at the Loire Valley's opulent Castles and taste its famous locally-made wine during this full-day tour from Paris.
Chateau de Chambord
From Paris, you’ll head first to Chambord Castle. Disney fans will find this castle’s turrets familiar; it was the inspiration for the castle in ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Though originally conceived as a royal hunting lodge, it was built to a scale that must be seen to be believed. You’ll learn all about the castle’s captivating history from your guide, before getting your own chance to explore. Climb a staircase supposedly designed by Da Vinci; enjoy spectacular turret-framed rooftop views; glimpse wild deer around the grounds; and work up an appetite for the next stop.
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Loire Valley Castles
Day trip from Paris: to the Loire Valley featuring Chambord and Chenonceau Castles, included tickets, free time in Blois, and a complimentary wine
What‘s Included
Entrance tickets included to Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau
Free time to enjoy French cuisine and explore the town of Blois
Expert English-speaking tour guide and transport by comfortable, air-conditioned coach
Complimentary local Loire Valley wine experience at Chenonceau Castle
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Guided visit inside Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4,424 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A magical adventure!
284cyndis,Jun 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was amazing!!! We had the fabulous Thelma as our tour guide! She is fun and an extraordinary story teller! We learned a lot of history behind the castles. The castles were truly lovely. This is a must for an adventure in France.
A great day in Loire Valley
Andy S,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sebastian was fantastic and made the day special. The trip was beautiful even though it was a rainy day. We followed a double rainbow from Loire Valley all the way back to Paris. The Chateaus were lovely; along with wine tasting and lunch - it was a full day.
Beautiful places to see
Viviana M,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I’m so glad we were able to experience seeing these castles and towns up close. We had ample time at each stop. Usually, tours feel rushed and you are left feeling like you do not have enough time to do anything, but that definitely wasn’t the case. Our tour guide gave us some really good historical information on the way to the stops. It was entertaining and interesting and he didn’t drone on. Because it was such a big group, it did feel a little bit impersonal and not that it’s the company‘s fault, but the people on the bus weren’t very friendly. There were even issues with seating and people got into arguments over who’s sitting where. It was quite childish. Overall, I recommend taking this tour because the spots visited were wonderful.
Castles and Wine
982margiec,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great trip. Lovely area and beautiful castles. Throw in some wine. Doesn’t get any better than this. Guide Thelma was very good.
Chateau Chambord & Chateau Chenancou
Margery C,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful chateaus. Nice lunch in Blois but stores were closed when we stopped for lunch so we couldn’t explore the shops.
Thelma is a rock star tour guide
Blakely M,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Excellent day trip from Paris. Thelma was a super host-so cheerful and funny. AC blowout on bus was unfortunate but driver fixed it after a brutal 30 minutes The heat wave made it worse, of course
Fairytale Views in a heatwave
racheltD1286ZW,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This trip was so much fun. Our guide, Thelma, kept us entertained while teaching us history of the chateaus in Loire Valley in a memorable way. The only complaint is the bus air-conditioning broke during a heat wave and the ride back was uncomfortable. It did not help that the sites are not sure conditioned. Thelma was mindful of the guest experience and did everything possible to make the experience amazing. The difficulty with the bus seems (hopefully) like an outlier as the next tour we did with City Wonders had no problems and was comfortable.
Great castle tour
siskoj2026,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good guide and nice trip to include the best of French Renaissance châteaux.
Good, but there are organisation issues
lamedelavie,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour was good. My complaint is about the organisation. We booked for last Saturday, the bus should leave at 7:30. We tried to reach their team in advance to say we would arrive just on time. But you would get only an AI response. We indeed arrived at the meeting place at 7:30 and no one was there. We ran around and we found no one nearby with any identification flag. We lost the tour and payed 50 euros to rebook. Today we arrived in advance. And we noticed that by 7:20 the guide was already on the bus with the travellers. No one was at the meeting point. Only at the end of the tour, the guide noticed that 2 other people who had booked were missing. Also, the visit is not really guided. The guide only speaks while we’re on the bus, and then when we arrive on site we are left alone for the entire visit. The time they leave us to explore the places is too short, everything has to be done in a hurry. And do not go to the restaurant Mamie Annie in Blois, the food there is really not good.
10/10 would recommend!
sarahgE2896GA,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gorn was a great host! He kept everyone engaged with fun facts and was funny! I will recommend this trip with Gorn to my family and friends traveling to Paris this year. Stephan was a great driver, I felt safe.
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