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Loire Valley Castles: Explore French Royalty
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3,590 Ratings
Paris
Escape the hustle and bustle of Paris and embark on a magical day trip to the enchanting Loire Valley. Indulge in a wine tasting, visit three stunning châteaux, and immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of the region.
Escape the hustle and bustle of Paris and embark on a magical day trip to the enchanting Loire Valley. Indulge in a wine tasting, visit three stunning châteaux, and immerse yourself in the rich history and beauty of the region.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Loire Valley - Experience the grandeur of the Loire Valley’s magnificent castles and savor its renowned local wines on this delightful full-day excursion from Paris.
- Chateau de Chambord - Begin your journey from Paris to the enchanting Chambord Castle. Fans of Disney will recognize its iconic turrets, as they inspired the castle in ‘Beauty…
- Loire Valley - Experience the grandeur of the Loire Valley’s magnificent castles and savor its renowned local wines on this delightful full-day excursion from Paris.
- Chateau de Chambord - Begin your journey from Paris to the enchanting Chambord Castle. Fans of Disney will recognize its iconic turrets, as they inspired the castle in ‘Beauty and the Beast’. Initially designed as a royal hunting lodge, its grand scale is truly awe-inspiring. Your guide will share the castle’s fascinating history before you explore on your own. Ascend a staircase believed to be designed by Da Vinci, enjoy breathtaking views from the turret-framed rooftop, spot wild deer in the grounds, and build up an appetite for the next destination.
- Blois - After working up an appetite, reboard the bus to the charming town of Blois, where you’ll have free time to enjoy lunch at one of the delightful restaurants around the picturesque and lively Square Louis XII.
- Chateau de Chenonceau - Finally, visit the exquisite Chenonceau Castle. Begin with a complimentary wine tasting in the castle’s vaulted wine cellar. Continue with a self-guided tour of the chapel, bedrooms, and splendid vaulted kitchens, still adorned with period furnishings and decorations, showcasing the castle’s intricate stone carvings. Be sure to see the impressive main hall spanning the river Cher, and the gardens cultivated by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medici – two notable owners who earned Chenonceau the nickname ‘the Ladies’ Castle’.
What's Included
- Entrance ticket to Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
- Complementary Wine at Chenonceau Castle
- Return transportation from Paris in an air-conditioned coach
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
- Free time in the town of Blois
- Entrance ticket to Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
- Complementary Wine at Chenonceau Castle
- Return transportation from Paris in an air-conditioned coach
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
- Free time in the town of Blois
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Guided visit inside Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Guided visit inside Chambord and Chenonceau Castles
Additional Information
Escape the hustle of Paris and enter a fairytale by journeying in air-conditioned comfort to the stunning Loire Valley. Experience a day of living like French royalty with complimentary wine and the liberty to explore three magnificent castles. An expert, English-speaking tour guide will keep you entertained between stops with fascinating insights and…
Escape the hustle of Paris and enter a fairytale by journeying in air-conditioned comfort to the stunning Loire Valley. Experience a day of living like French royalty with complimentary wine and the liberty to explore three magnificent castles. An expert, English-speaking tour guide will keep you entertained between stops with fascinating insights and tales about the countryside and the nobility who once ruled the area.
- We strongly recommend all clients who are traveling with infants to bring their own infant or child seat. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure the safety of their child.
Location
Catacombs of Paris
Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
Meet you at the entrance to the Catacombes de Paris. He/She will be holding a sign up.To arrive at the Catacombs by Metro please take Line 4 or Line 6 to the Denfert-Rochereau metro stop and exit using “Sortie 1”; the entrance to the Catacombs can be found directly across the street from this exit.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(3590 Ratings)
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E9777scmichaelw
Oct 5, 2025
Highly Recommended Loire Valley Tour! - It was my first time joining a one-day tour in Paris, led by the humorous Daniel and the lovely Ratri. Château de Chambord was absolutely magnificent, and Château de Chenonceau was stunningly beautiful. If anyone is looking for a great day trip, I highly recommend this tour — you won’t regret it!
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H6921genb
Oct 5, 2025
Great full day with Daniel and Ratri - Our guides, Daniel and Ratri were knowledgeable and friendly. The day was full with enough time at each stop. Tour was also family friendly
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Russellrz3451bm
Oct 5, 2025
Exceptional experience in The Loire Valley - Daniel and Ratri are entertaining and personable guides. In addition to the two chateau, the city of Blois -- where we stopped for lunch -- is remarkably beautiful.
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Northstar68333326216
Oct 5, 2025
Ratri and Daniel were amazing tour guides! - We had a fun experience with City wonders in Loire valley. Learned a lot about French history! The guides told us many interesting stories about the castles. The trip lasted for a day.
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Sarbajitd2025
Oct 5, 2025
Ratri and Daniel were amazing! - It was my first time with City Wonders to the Loire valley with my friends. The castles were amazing, and a treat to the eyes. Ratri and Daniel were amazing hosts and tour guides.
Ratri helped us to locate restaurants, and gave us interesting trivia about the place. She also gave us nice recommendations for going around in Paris. She was amazing, and we had a very good time.
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930duanel
Sep 30, 2025
Castles and Wine! - The tour started and ended conveniently at a metro station. Followed by a comfortable bus ride to Loire Valley. Daniel was very knowledgeable and friendly. Toured 2 beautiful castles, enjoyed a lunch in a small village and participated in 2 wine tastings (all the wines were good). We had a great time and would do it again.
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Susan7943
Sep 30, 2025
Experience i recommend! - It was amazing! I loved both Castles, I wish we had more time. The restaurant experience also phenomenal. Wine tasting takes from the experience. Rest rooms breaks are a must and should be a part of the schedule. The guides were professional knowledgeable thorough, friendly....
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Danieliy9340xa
Sep 30, 2025
Excellemt Loir Valley Tour - Daniel and Goran were excellent and very knowledgable. We saw Chambord and Cheneneaux. Included 2 wine testing events as well
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608robw608
Sep 30, 2025
A very good tour - Very good tour by Daniel and Goran! They were very informative and entertaining. We highly recommend this tour which was a favourite day trip!
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Andrew
Sep 30, 2025
A Nice Day in the Loire Valley - Daniel and Goran were engaging and enthusiastic guides. We enjoyed the Chenonceau Chateau the most of the two chateaus that we visited.
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