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Paris Loire Valley 3 Castles Tour with Chambord & Chenonceau

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Escape Paris for a full-day Loire Valley trip to Chenonceau, Cheverny, and Chambord, with entry tickets, round-trip transport, guide insights, and free time to explore.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Free pickup
    A complimentary hotel pick-up service is offered. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, French, Spanish
  • Duration
    13 hours
  • Includes
    • Round-trip transport
    • Entrance tickets to the castles (Visit at your own pace the 3 castles and their gardens)
    • Trilingual guide (English/Spanish/French)
    • Driver/guide
    • Depending on the option selected, travel by air-conditioned coach or small-group minivan.
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Lunch is not included, but your guide will recommend the best places to eat during the visit.
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Visit three iconic Loire Valley castles : Chenonceau, Cheverny & Chambord
  • Admire Chenonceau, the romantic “Château des Dames” built across the Cher River
  • Explore Cheverny, famous for its elegant interiors and Tintin inspiration
  • Discover Chambord, the largest castle in the Loire Valley & a masterpiece
  • Enjoy included entry tickets & free time to explore each castle at your own pace

Description

Leave Paris behind and spend the day in the Loire Valley, where French kings, queens, and nobles built some of the most extraordinary Renaissance residences in Europe. This itinerary is crafted to show you three castles that each represent a different side of the Loire’s magic romance, grandeur, and refined elegance without the hassle of organizing transportation, tickets, or timing. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan/vehicle and enjoy a format that feels both easy and flexible: you’ll receive valuable context and stories from your guide during the day, then you can explore each castle interior at your own pace with entry tickets included for all three castles and their gardens.

Your first highlight is Château de Chenonceau, the unforgettable “Château des Dames.” Spanning the Cher River, Chenonceau is one of the Loire’s most iconic sights—graceful, elegant, and deeply tied to the women who shaped its design and history. Walking through its rooms and gardens, you’ll feel why this château is often considered the most poetic of the Loire Valley.

Next, discover the refined charm of Château de Cheverny, known for its beautifully preserved interiors and classic French elegance. It’s also a fun cultural reference point: Cheverny inspired Moulinsart, the famous château in the Tintin comics.
Finally, step into pure Renaissance ambition at Château de Chambord, the largest and most majestic château in the region. Chambord is famous for its extraordinary architecture and the legendary double-helix staircase, often linked to Leonardo da Vinci. From its monumental proportions to its distinctive rooftop silhouette, this château is the Loire’s ultimate “wow” moment built to impress, and still doing so today. It is the perfect final stop before returning to Paris.

By the end of the day, you’ll have experienced the Loire’s most celebrated masterpieces in one seamless trip: romance at Chenonceau, grandeur at Chambord, and elegance at Cheverny—all with your entrances handled and the freedom to visit at your own pace.

Good to know before you go
  • This is a full-day trip from Paris through the scenic landscapes of the Loire Valley.
  • Lunch is not included, but your guide will indicate where you can eat during the day.
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended, as there will be walking inside the castles and gardens.
Meeting point

Paris: Loire Castles Tour by Coach

Paris: Loire Valley Castles Tour by Minivan

Private Tour Loire Valley Castles from Paris with Champagne

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. What is a free pickup?
When a tour company offers free pickup, it means that they will pick you up from your hotel or other designated location at no charge. When making a reservation, you can specify your pickup location.
5. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    12-99 years
  • Children
    0-11 years
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