Loire Valley Wine and Castles Small-Group Day Trip from Paris
Overview
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12 hours
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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..
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.
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
587 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing day.Bruno was...
Josh,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing day.Bruno was great! Very funny and full of knowledge! Would recommend to all of my friends!
10/10 excellent experience
Katelyn H,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a phenomenal experience. It is a long day but was so worth it. Our tour guide Valeria was amazing. She was funny entertaining and so considerate of everyone. She made sure everyone was comfortable, had everything they needed, and offered stops for bathroom whenever needed. She checked in frequently with everyone. The castles were a perfect selection of three very different castles. One wine tasting is included but you can also do wine tastings at two of the other castles as well one for a small fee and the other free as well. The included wine tasting is informal which I have seen negatively impact other people’s reviews but again it is not the main focus of the trip. Valeria and the store owner were phenomenal and gave brief info about wines and I personally thought it was a fun little add on to the day. Be prepared to walk a lot!
Loire chateaux
Arlene A,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tim was a great guide and driver. I enjoyed his history lessons about the kings and castles and his picture book to illustrate the stories. We had a small group of 6. So it was quite nice not going with a big group. It was a long day from 7-7:30 but Tim told us we could sleep on the way to the castles which was a 2 hour drive. I think we all did! I thought Chenonceau and Chambord were the prettiest. Ambroise was nice and it had the advantage of having a quaint town next to it where we got to choose where we wanted to go for lunch. Lunch and drinks and snacks are not included which is fine since you get to pick what you want. Each of the castles have interesting history. It was nice to get away from the Paris crowds! The wine tasting was a disappointment because somehow I assumed it would be at a winery. But it was in a small wine shop. It was a good break though. It was not informative. There is a lot of walking and circular staircases at the castles so be prepared. We walked 5.5 miles. There were plenty of bathroom breaks. I highly recommend, it was worth the money.
Castles Galore!
Annais G,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00This day trip was so fun! The castles were amazing! The trip was well organized and the guide was friendly. A few things I would note. The trip is 12-13 hours so definitely plan for that. I’m sure every trip and tour guide is a bit different but we spent a lot of time at Chenonceau castle. So, we felt a bit rushed at the 2nd stop, Amboise castle. Since there is more to do at the Amboise castle (castle, lunch and wine tasting) it would have made more sense to spend the most time here. Also, the wine tasting was a bit dull and skimpy. I expected something a little bit more exciting since we were in Loire Valley. Overall the experience of the castles was absolutely lovely and definitely recommend.
The travel time seems...
Laura M,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00The travel time seems long but goes quickly… and is so worth it! A stop is well placed both outboard and returning. Would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Paris or France for first time… Did you KNOW how these castles came to be and just how much a part of everything they really are!!!???
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