Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris

Overview

Available languages

English

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Stroll through the châteaux of Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise on this full-day tour from Paris to the UNESCO-listed Loire Valley. Admire Chenonceau’s amazing floral gardens, and marvel at the sheer grandeur of Chambord, the largest chateau in the valley. At Amboise, see the quarters of King Francois I and the tomb of Leonardo Da Vinci. Learn from an informative guide about each site, and fit in souvenir shopping along the way.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Minimum age of all participant is 7 years old

It is necessary to be able to walk at a moderate pace in order to keep on schedule.

Not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking or climbing steps.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transport by luxury van with air conditioning

Entrance tickets into Amboise Castle

Entrance tickets into Chenonceau Castle

Driver/guide

Entrance tickets into Chambord Castle

Small Group Tour !

Wine tasting of 3 different French wines or 1 very full glass of 1 French wine

Fuel, parking fees, highway toll fees.

Gratuities, aka Tips. French guides do appreciate them so don't be shy if you want to give one.

Food and Drinks (apart from the promised Wine tasting)

What To Expect

Chateau de Chambord

Chambord Chateau is the biggest chateau in the Loire Valley! It has hundreds of delicate spires and a double helix staircase that is sure to impress you with its genius design and magnitude. You'll learn about Chambord with your guide and then have at least an hour of free time to visit it on your own and take amazing souvenir photos..

1 hour • Admission Included

Chateau de Chenonceau

Chenonceau is very unique! Known as the Ladies Chateau as it was owned and built up by, mostly, powerful women, and they left their feminine touch throughout it. You'll learn about its fascinating history, including why it was built over a river, from your guide then have free time to explore inside and admire the gorgeous decor.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Loire Valley Castles 7 AM

Enjoy a day in the French Countryside while you explore three remarkable Chateaux in the Loire Valley. Join a small group 8 persons max.

Reviews

4.76

603 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

521

Incredible day!
kimberlycM9935FS,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This trip was worth every penny! Everything was perfect, our guide Karim was knowledgeable and gave us very interesting facts, and he was a genuinely nice person! We so appreciated his thoughts and tips on what we should see/notice at each stop. Day was a good pace, we didn’t feel rushed at all. Great experience!
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Ninh Thu D,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Will our guide made the trip an amazing and fun experience. Small group, very personable. The tour was well organized, I highly recommend it!
Informative, convenient, insightful, beautiful!!
L783RHhelenj,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an incredible time! It was the perfect balance of free time and engagement. All three castles were stunning, I felt like we had the perfect amount of time at each one. The drive was also a nice break in between walking tours. Lunch was quick and easy, and the wine tasting was delicious. Marius was a wonderful tour guide, so knowledgable about the historical context, and he personalized his tour to our group! He also helped us find food to fit our dietary restrictions while we were having lunch, and special shout-out for his excellent driving, even in the crowded Paris streets. I also think Marius was our good luck charm to have such amazing weather in November. Thank you, Marius! We left with a full artistic and historical appreciation for the castles and the region because of Marius' tour; he tells you everything you need to know to understand every detail as you walk between the stone walls and across the rooftop terraces. And if you have any question, he's more than happy to answer and help you figure it out.
Loire Valley Tour
FarAway28247402935,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Matthew was our guide to the Loire Valley on 11/1/25. He was an excellent tour guide. He had extensive knowledge about the Castles and presented the material in an interesting understandable way. Mathew had a nice manner answering questions and making sure our needs of what was wanted from the tour were met. Great job Matthew! Merci !
Another great experience!
Jim R,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The combination of incredible sights that the Loire Valley provides and our outstanding guide, Will, made for a great day.
It’s a great tour. It’s a...
robin s,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It’s a great tour. It’s a lot to cover in one day from Paris but so worth it. My guide was very knowledgeable and guided me to what areas I would get the most from while I was on my own.
Wonderful day in the Loire Valley
lachezarb2018,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful day in the Loire Valley and visited the three castles as promised. Our guide was Sérine. I would like to express our gratitude to her for dedicating her day to us. We left Paris early in the morning, but returned to Paris late in the evening. Sérine made our day interesting and made sure we had enough time to visit all the places we visited. We would be happy if we had the opportunity to use the services of the same agency again.
Loire Valley with Mathew
Trip14433276252,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mathew was exceptional!! He shared his extensive knowledge of the history of the chateaux’s in a natural and friendly way punctuated with humor. So far he is absolutely the best guide I have had in Paris!
Three Amazing Chateaux
FarAway43164889160,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fabulous experience. A long but wonderful day exploring three amazing chateaux. Our host snd driver Julien was great fun, entertaining and a wealth of historical knowledge. We had plenty of time to visit each castle. Many thanks to Bluefox for running this tour for just two people . This was my third tour with the company. All were amazing. Highly recommend Bluefox thanks from Robyn . Melbourne Australia
The Castles of the Loire
StewartVicky,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fabulous day we had, the weather was gorgeous & the Castles were amazing, the tour was worth every penny we spent on it, would fully recommend this tour.