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Overview
Admire Renaissance castles and taste Loire Valley wines on this full-day tour from Paris, accompanied throughout the day by a wine expert guide. Start with an early morning hotel pick-up and enjoy a fresh croissant while your guide shares stories about the Loire’s history and winemaking heritage. Visit Château de Chambord with an audio-guided tour and explore its grand halls, famous staircase, and grounds. Drive through the vineyards of Touraine, Vouvray, and Montlouis-sur-Loire, stopping at a scenic viewpoint to enjoy a glass of wine while learning about grape varieties and growing conditions. Enjoy a typical french lunch with local products at a winery or local restaurant, paired with Loire wines. In the afternoon, visit a family-run estate for another intimate tasting of red and white wines. Relax on the drive back to Paris, with a drop-off at Hotel de Ville, taking home unforgettable memories.
Meeting and Pickup
If your accommodation isn't located in Paris, we will provide you with a meeting point in Paris and make sure it is convenient for you to access.
End Point
For small group tours, the drop-off will be at Hôtel de Ville, in the center of Paris. Your guide will help you find your way to wherever you need to go.
Redemption Instructions
• Please note that wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45 °F / 10 °C). Do not forget to bring warm clothes with you. • Please also be aware that most of the visits also includes a lot of stairs and no elevator to access the underground galleries. • Schedule and wineries visited are subject to minor changes depending on the season and on supplier availability. • Minimum drinking age is 18 years. • The company will contact you one day before the tour to give you an exact pick up time (usually between 6:30 AM -7:30 AM) • Please let us know if you are going to our winedays tour with others that booked separately to make sure you'll be together
Pickup Information
- Exact Pick-up time sent 24h before departure, - Pick-up at your hotel/apartment everywhere inside Paris
Language Offered
English-AUDIO
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Pick up at your accommodation in Paris
2. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the drive to the Loire Valley with fresh croissants while learning about the region
3. Let yourself be audio guided through this splendid renaissance castle, constructed by King Francis I of France, that inspired the Disney movie “The Beauty & the Beast”.
4. Enjoy a traditional French lunch made with fresh regional products, thoughtfully paired with a selection of local wines.
5. Visit a family-run winery to discover the charm of local winemaking. Explore the estate and enjoy a tasting of red, white, and sparkling wines, depending on availability, each reflecting the character and diversity of the region.
6. Unwind on the comfortable drive back to Paris after a full day in the Loire Valley, reflecting on the wines, landscapes, and discoveries of the day.
7. Return to Paris with drop-off in the center of Paris (Hotel de Ville)
Inclusion
Transportation in a comfortable minivan.
An authentic masterclass led by your expert wine guide (depending on weather conditions)
Hotel pick-up at your accommodation in Paris
Drop-off in central Paris (Hotel de Ville)
Entrance fees for an audio guided tour at Chambord Castle
The services of an English speaking & wine expert guide
Discover 1 to 2 wineries
Traditional French lunch at a winery or a local restaurant, paired with local wine
Tasting of over 6 exceptional cuvees
Delicious freshly baked French Croissant and a bottle of water
Exclusion
Gratuities
Extras
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. However, if you use a foldable wheelchair and have some level of mobility, please don't hesitate to contact us directly and we will do our best to arrange a tour that suits your needs.
Caves and wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45°F/10°C), so please remember to bring warm clothes.
The visited wineries may vary depending on availability and can be changed based on your preferences and requests, please contact us to arrange any special visits (special visits may affect prices).
Wine Passport reserves the right to cancel tours where the minimum (4 travelers) is not reached; an alternative or full refund will be offered.
Please let us know if you are joining our Winedays tour with others who booked separately, so we can make sure you are all grouped together.
Tours in Spanish and French are subject to availability: not all wineries or guides offer these languages.
Your pickup time will be confirmed by email 24 hours prior to your departure, so please check your spam if you don't see it after 5pm
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