Guided Tour of the Loire Valley Châteaux from Paris

Key Features

• Day tour – 13.5 hours
• Services of a guide
• Round-trip transport from Paris in an air-conditioned coach
• Lunch with drinks (in Winter, from November 1 to March 31)
• Visit three of the Loire Valley’s most famous Renaissance châteaux
• Price inclusive of all fees
• Moderate Cancellation Policy

Overview

On this day tour from Paris, you will be taken through the beautiful French countryside on a tour of three of the most stunning Renaissance chateaux in the Loire Valley.

Experience what life was like during the Renaissance in these stunning properties that once were the courts of French royalty.

Your Day

• Travel by air-conditioned coach from the center of Paris at 7:15 AM
• Relax and take in the scenic French countryside before you arrive at the Château de Chambord by 9:30 AM
• Explore the Château de Chambord, built in the 16th century with the help of none other than Leonardo da Vinci
• See the beautifully designed double helix staircase that represented the tree of life
• Nestled in the middle of a huge hunting ground, Chambord is one of the largest châteaux in the Loire Valley
• Head over to the charming Château de Chenonceau, built across the River Cher and home to many aristocratic French ladies, such as Diane de Poitiers, Catherine de Medici and the White Queen, Louise de Lorraine
• The fairy tale architecture will almost make you believe you’re in a dream as you walk through the halls and rooms exploring this stunning example of sophisticated French living
• Finally, visit the atmospheric Château de Cheverny and experience what life was like during the Renaissance period
• The stately home is decorated with beautiful furnishings from the 17th century housed in remarkably well-preserved interiors