Loire Valley Royal Castles Guided Small group Day Trip from Paris Discount Tickets

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location pin icon 6 Place du Château, Blois, Centre-Val de Loire, 41000, France
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3 Castles Tickets Included
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Wine Tasting & Drop off Pickup included
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3 CASTLES NO TICKETS INCLUDED
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WINE TASTING Tickets extra charge EUR 50: per Person for 3 Castles Pickup included

Overview

Explore Loire Valley Royal Castles Blois & Amboise and Ladies' Castle Chenonceau on a small group (max 7) tour from Paris by Mercedes minivan with guide. All entrance tickets, hotel pick up & wine tasting included. Visit Château Royal de Blois, the political heart of Renaissance France; Royal Château of Amboise, home to Leonardo da Vinci’s tomb; and Château de Chenonceau, known as the “Ladies’ Castle”, spanning the River Cher. Travel in a comfortable Mercedes minivan with adjustable seats and take your time with a live English-speaking guide. Perfect for history lovers, first-time visitors, and small groups. Highlights: Visit 3 Loire Valley castles in one day: Blois, Amboise & Chenonceau All entrance tickets included Travel in a comfortable Mercedes minivan with adjustable seats Small group (max 7 guests) → exclusive experience Hotel pick up from your accommodation → no walking required Live English-speaking guide Loire Valley Wine tasting Free time for lunch in Amboise

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Opera Garnier Steps for those who have got no Pick up

Pickup Information

Pickup if the option booked is always at the front door of your hotel. Main meeting point for all our experiences in Paris and around is at the Opera Garnier Steps

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Paris
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.
2. Chateau de Chenonceau
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.
Duration: 90 mins
3. Amboise
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.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Chateau Royal d'Amboise
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.
Duration: 75 mins
5. Plou Et Fils
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.
Duration: 40 mins
6. Chateau Royal De Blois
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).
Duration: 90 mins
7. Paris
20:30 Coming back to Paris. Drop Off at Your hotel.

Inclusion

Bottled water

Winery visit with Wine Tasting

Hotel pick up from your accommodation → no walking required

All Fees and Taxes

Mercedes minivan max. 7 Persons, air-conditioned with adjustable seats

Entrance tickets to Three Castles by TICKETS INCLUDED Option

Professional Guide-Driver or Driver + Guide

Exclusion

Gratuities and Souvenirs, Meals and Drinks

Tickets for 3 Castles EUR 50 per Adult by NO TICKETS INCLUDED OPTION

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Clewel Travel

Reviews

4.3

★★★★★ ★★★★★
Based on 134 reviews

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