Loire Valley Royal Castles Small Group Day Trip from Paris

Highlights

• Visit 3 Loire Valley castles in one day. All entrance tickets included
• Small group (max 7 guests) Live English-speaking guide
• Travel in a comfortable Mercedes minivan with adjustable seats
• Hotel pick up from your accommodation → no walking required
• Guided Loire Valley wine tasting and Free time for lunch in Amboise

Description

07:30 Hotel Pick-up. Departure to Loire Valley. There are 3 hours drive (240 km) on highway by our comfortable air conditioned Mercedes minivan to our first Castle Château de Chenonceau. One stop at a rest area will be made. The Guide will give You general Information about the French history connected to the Loire Valley Castles.

11:00 - 12:30 Chateau de Chenonceau and its Gardens visit with Guide explaining the history of the Castle and its construction. You will get as well the brochure with explanations of each room. Chenonceau nicknamed the "ladies’ castle" is remarkable for its feminine history of famous women of France such as Catherine de Medici as well as for its stunning architecture as well as unique aches over the River Cher. The Renaissance-style Gardens of Chenonceau with their more than 130,000 flowerings plants will impress You as well.
12:30 Departure to Amboise city. It takes about 20 minutes. 

13:00 -14:00 Lunch break in Amboise city where You'll find many restaurants and cafes. We can as well recommend You or make a table reservation at a good restaurant.

14:00 - 15:15  Chateau Royal d"Amboise visit with Guide. Histopad (Interactive Videoguide) will be provided explaining the history of this Castle and of each room.
Amboise Castle is the grand 15th-century residence of King Charles VIII and an example of the transition of Gothic to Renaissance architecture. Learn the history of the castle Amboise which is known as birth place of princes, the reign of Kings.
You will visit as well the grave of Leonardo Da Vinci who is buried in the Saint Hubert Chapel of the castle.

15:20 - 16:00 Wine Tasting of 7 wines at a local family vinery existing since many centuries. You will learn how wines have been making for centuries and have afterwords the wine tasting of local wines with explanations. 

16:40 - 18;10 Chateau Royal de Blois visit. The Royal Château of Blois is located in the center of Blois city. It was a residence of some French Kings, Joan of Arc also went there by 1429 to be blessed by the Archbishop of Reims before departing with her army to battle against the English. The castle comprises several buildings of four different architectural styles. There are 564 rooms in the castle, including 100 bedrooms with a fireplace in each, and 75 staircases.
18:10 Departure to Paris. It takes about 2,5 hours (190 km).

20:30 Coming back to Paris. Drop Off at Your hotel.