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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

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Experience a luxurious guided day-trip in the Loire Valley on a comfortable air-conditioned coach. Visit two enchanting castles and explore the charming town of Blois. Enjoy local wine to finish in style.

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  • Skip the line
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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    13 hours
  • Includes
    • Round-trip transportation from Paris by air-conditioned bus
    • Guide
    • Château de Chambord skip-the-line entry ticket
    • Château de Chenonceau skip-the-line entry ticket
    • Wine tasting at the Château de Chenonceau
    • Free time in Blois
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Guided tour inside the Chambord and Chenonceau castles
    • Lunch
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Highlights

  • Visit 2 fairytale Loire Valley castles in a day’s round-trip from Paris
  • Visit the most recognizable Renaissance French Chateau, Chambord
  • Listen as your tour guide provides entertaining commentary
  • Taste local wines at the "Ladies" Chateau of Chenonceau
  • Enjoy free time for lunch in the quaint town of Blois

Description

Discover iconic castles on this bus day trip from Paris to the Loire Valley and explore Château de Chambord on a self-guided tour. Have free time in the charming town of Bloise and visit Château de Chenonceau for a self guided tour and wine tasting experience.

From Paris, head to Château de Chambord. Disney fans will find this castle’s turrets familiar; it was the inspiration for the castle in "Beauty and the Beast." Though originally conceived as a royal hunting lodge, it was built to a scale that must be seen to be believed.

Learn all about the castle’s captivating history from your guide before entering the castle. You can then visit the inside at your own pace on a self-guided visit. Climb a staircase supposedly designed by Da Vinci, enjoy spectacular turret-framed rooftop views, and glimpse wild deer around the grounds.

Having worked up an appetite, get back on the bus and continue on to the next stop: the quaint town of Blois. Take some free time to enjoy lunch (at your own expense) in one of the restaurants located around the beautiful and vibrant Square Louis XII.
Last but not least is the elegant Château de Chenonceau. The chapel, bedrooms, and magnificent vaulted kitchens are still furnished and decorated from times gone by, showing off the castle’s many sweeping stone carvings.

Don’t miss the impressive main hall, which spans the river Cher, or the gardens cultivated by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici — 2 of the famous owners that earned Chenonceau the nickname "the Ladies’ Château."
After a your visit, continue exploring or indulge in a wine tasting in the castle’s vaulted wine cellar. Your tour leader will entertain you between stops with insights and stories about the countryside and the nobility who once reigned over the region.
Three uniquely beautiful French castles and a wine tasting, all amid the stunning scenery of the Loire Valley — this memorable day trip from Paris will delight all the senses.

Good to know before you go
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • If you are traveling with an infant, it is strongly recommended that you bring your own infant or child seat as it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child
  • Tips for guides providing excellent service are appreciated but never obligatory
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1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
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4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
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  • Adults
    15-99 years
  • Children
    2-14 years
  • Infants
    0-1 years
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