Loire Valley Day Tour Chambord and Chenonceau plus Lunch at a Private Castle
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
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Jump into the heart of French history by visiting the 2 most prestigious châteaux of the Loire Valley. Feel the intimacy of a lesser known private family-owned château and enjoy a typical French lunch away from tourist groups. Let yourself be guided by your local expert and learn about the intimate little secrets of the French Kings who once lived in Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau. Enjoy off-the-crowd panoramic views, benefit from wealth of thrilling genuine details and funny anecdotes and make the most of this exciting day.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
You must respect the selected meeting point during your order
Please be there 5/10 minutes before the departure time
No pets allowed
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Driver/guide
Lunch
English-speaking guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
French-speaking guide
What To Expect
Chateau de Chenonceau
Guided visit of chateau and gardens with a passionate local guide
Chateau de Villesavin
Visit of this family-owned chateau followed by a traditionnal french lunch served in the chateau.
Options
From the city of Tours
Pick-up Location in Tours: Your tour guide comes to pick-you up at 9.00AM in front of the Tourist Office of the city of Tours.
Starting point:
Tourist Office Tours Loire Valley, 78 Rue Bernard Palissy, 37000 Tours, France
From the town of Amboise
Pick-up Location in Amboise: Your tour guide comes to pick-you up at 9.30AM in front of the Tourist Office in Amboise.
Starting point:
Office de Tourisme Amboise Val de Loire, Quai du Général de Gaulle, 37400 Amboise, France
Reviews
343 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend
Campbell L,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fabulous day! Our guide Agate was very interesting and informative as she took us through each of the chateaus. We also really enjoyed our lunch at the private chateau and had a relaxed wander around the gardens and chapel here also. We highly recommend!
Highlight of the Visit
Eliot G,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide from a la Francaise made all the difference. Alex was so knowledgeable about every aspect of the chateaux we visited. And her English was excellent. The ride was comfortable (lots of driving) and filled with good info on what we were about to see. And of course, the chateaux speak for themselves in terms of grandeur and wealth run amok...
Amazing tour and guide, Alex. Castles, history, fun!
Jenna B,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour with an even more amazing guide, Alex! She made everything interesting. The lunch at Villesavin was a fantastic experience escaping the crowds for an intimate lunch; and the wedding chapel was so cool. I highly recommend this tour and guide.
Lovely Day in the Loire Valley
Sandy O,
Jun 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00The visit to the Loire Chateaus was an amazing experience due to our knowledgeable and friendly guide Dimitri and our fellow tourists. The stand-out is the lovingly prepared lunch at one of the small chateaus.
Camille was a wonderful...
Anne T,
May 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Camille was a wonderful guide. She was patient and accommodating. She drove well, navigating all the small streets. She explained all the sites well and made the trip very interesting. The chateaus we saw were perfect selection of architecture and history. Lunch was delicious and the private chateau was interesting.
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